Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Two hikers getting up a hill on snowshoes, surrounded by snowy pine trees and fells in the horizon. The sun shines very low and it stains the landscape almost pink.

The drawn of emblem of Pallas-Yllästunturi national park. Depicted on the oval emblem are three snow buntings. Circling the outer rim of the emblem are the words Pallas-Yllästunturi kansallispuisto nationalpark.
World’s purest air with breathtaking views. Breathe the world's purest air and experience the vastness of the fell landscapes around you. The versatile trails of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park take you easily to open fell tops and cosy campfire sites. Spend an active and relaxing holiday enjoying Lapland's natural wonders and friendly services.

Suitability: Inexperienced and experienced hikers, trekkers, skiers, cyclists, suitable for families with children, accessible.

A young customer advisor woman shows a map to four hikers, three of whom are men and one a woman. Everyone has T-shirts on.

Before the Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations.
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A man and a woman with snowshoes in their hands are walking across the yard in front of a brown building on a sunny day. The ground and the roof of the building is covered in snow.

Customer Service

Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas
Pallastunturi Visitor Centre
Fell Lapland Visitor Centre

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Directions

Location: Lapland, In the municipalities of Enontekiö, Kittilä, Kolari and Muonio.
Arrival: By car and Public Transportation.
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A plain map of the part of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Routes, huts and fireplaces near the Pallastunturi Visitor Center are marked on the map.

Maps of Pallas-Yllästunturi

Various maps and brochures of Pallas-Yllästunturi.
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A girl is cycling on a gravel route in an open fell landscape. There are fells on the horizon. It is a sunny autumn day.

Trails

Hiking Trails
Nature Trails
Circle Trails
Mountain Biking
Skiing
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Nature and History

The Origin of the Fells, Vegetation of the National Park, Varied Animal and Bird Species and History of the Area. Read more >
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What To Do

Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
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Two people standing in the snow, leaning against black fat bikes in the foreground. There is a lapp-hut and a woodshed in the background and pine forest and a blue sky can be seen in the wintry landscape.

What To See

The sights of the fell area will be presented from the most southern ones to the northern ones, from Yllästunturi Fell to the Ounastunturi Fells.
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A full moon on a wintry night. Two people sitting in front of the fire by a lean-to shelter. Two pairs of wide forest skis are leaning against the shelter.

Services

Cafes and Restaurants
Campfire Sites, Huts and Campfire Shelters
Waste Management
Overnight Stays
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Two men on top of a fell on a sunny day. One man is sitting in a wheelchair and the other man is standing next to him. A row of fells can be seen in the background.

Accessibility

Part of the trails and services are suitable for people with disabilities with the help of an assistant.
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Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
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Newborn reindeer calf in the snow.

Hiking in the Reindeer Husbandry Area

Hikers give way and close the reindeer gates
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History

History of the National Park
History of Outdoor Recreation
Place Names
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Pallas-Yllästunturi in Excursionmap.fi

Destination’s map (Excursionmap.fi).
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Weather

See the local weather (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
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Europarc -organisaation tunnuksessa on sinivihreä tähtimäinen kuvio ja viisi keltaista palloa.

This is the web page nationalparks.fi/pallas-yllastunturinp