Family-Friendly Activities

Äkäslompolo is an ideal destination for families with children.

Recommended activities:

  • Short nature trails and child-friendly ski tracks

  • Visits to reindeer farms

  • Visits to husky farms

  • Sledding hills and ski-lift assisted sledging

  • Easy cycling routes

  • Lakeside beaches and swimming spots in summer

Everything is safe, clean, and easy to reach. See all family activities on yllas.fi/en (including bookings)

DIY: Some ideas for short trips

Velhon Kota nature cafe

Tel: +358 40 701 5092
info@velhonkota.fi 

In winter season: from a parking area (address: Ylläksentie 241 Kolari), short 400m winter path to the cafe. 

How to get there- check all paths here>>

Kuopan tila: a cafe and butik

Kuopan Tila is a traditional Lapland estate in Äkäslompolo, with roots reaching back for decades. 

Locates about 10 minutes from Äkäslompolo with a car. 

Address: Kiljaanintie 3, 95900 Kolari 

Tel: +358 50 3869 385
mari@kuopantila.fi 

Moment with Santa

he Moment with Santa booking calendars are open for 16th November - 31st January

If you would like to meet Santa outside these times, please send a message to info@momentwithsanta.com

(Picture captured from the site)