Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

A hiker stands on an open fell top and looks down at the landscape. Several fells can be seen on the horizon. It's a summer night.

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.

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Before the Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations.
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Three hikers walking towards a modern wooden building on a sunny day. There is a terrace in front of the building. A forest and a stony fell can be seen in the background.

Customer Service

Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas
Pallastunturi Customer Service
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 man is sitting on a stone next to a path in an open fell landscape. There is a backpack on the ground next to the stone. It is late summer, the man is wearing an outdoor jacket and a cap.

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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Three hikers climbing a path to the fell. In the background a spacious fell landscape. It's midsummer.

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 mother with a child on a gravel path in a spruce forest. It is summer. A campfire hut can be seen in the background. The mother is bent over the pram and the small child is standing on the path.

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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There is a wooden sign in the forest that says Kotamaja Cafe is open from 10 am to 4 pm. Welcome! In the middle of the sign there is an opening where a copper coffee pot hangs.

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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The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.

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