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The long slopes of Finland's largest ski resort and its unique location between two Lapland villages provide excellent conditions for a successful outdoor day. You have access to the slope areas of both villages, and you can move between them either by skiing through the fell or by using the ski bus.
Varkaankuru shines in a new light
The new lighting in Varkaankuru at Ylläs Ski Resort is now complete, bringing new life to one of Ylläs’s most legendary slope areas. Varkaankuru is where the story of Ylläs Ski Resort began almost 70 years ago: the resort’s first lift, powered by a Volkswagen engine, once operated where the Kuru lift stands today.
Thanks to the new lighting, skiing in Varkaankuru is now possible after dark. The lighting also makes it significantly easier to travel between the Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi ski areas whenever weather conditions allow the lifts to the fell summit to operate.
The lighting covers the Kuru lift track, several key slopes and connecting routes, allowing skiers to travel safely and smoothly in both directions.
The lighting in Varkaankuru connects Ylläs’s past, present and future, offering longer and more memorable days on the slopes amid its unique fell scenery.
Kuru lift opening hours:
Daily during the season: 10–18:45.
New Year’s Eve, 31 December: 10–23:45.
Also open during evening skiing sessions. Follow resort announcements for dates and times.
The Kuru lift closes 15 minutes before most other lifts.
Y1 Service Center
Y1 Service Center is located at the Ylläs ski resort on the Äkäslompolo side, right by the slopes. The Y1 Food Garden and Y1 Ski Pub are part of the Y1 Restaurant World. Additionally, the restaurant world includes Y1 Café Express, located near the base station of the Aurinko-Express chair lift in Aurinkokuru.
The modern and spacious service center also houses an equipment rental and the Y1 Ski Shop, where you will find clothes, accessories, and other products for a day on the slopes.
Ylläs Ski Resort contact information
DirectionsYlläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo
Tunturintie 56
95970 Äkäslompolo
+358 40 509 3082
north@yllasskiresort.fi