Emergency Information
Emergency services in Finland are efficient and well-organised. In case of a serious medical situation, always call 112, the national emergency number (Police, Fire, Ambulance). Please note distances in Lapland are long so in case of emergency better call sooner than later.
Äkäslompolo and the wider Ylläs area offer reliable medical services for both urgent needs and everyday care. During the main holiday seasons, local clinics provide assistance with common illnesses, minor injuries, and prescription needs. For more extensive medical care, the nearest health centres and hospitals are located in Kolari and Kittilä, both within a short drive.
Nearest medical services:
MediYlläs Ltd has medical centres in the area of Ylläs: One in Äkäslompolo and one in Ylläsjärvi. The X-rays are taken in Ylläsjärvi, so all the accidents are treated in Ylläsjärvi clinic.
Service available every day on high-season times: Doctors' appointments in Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi.
- Doctors appointments
- Nurses' appointments
- Laboratory
- X-ray and casts (Ylläsjärvi)
- Reservations for doctor, nurse and laboratory: +358 40 411 2262
Address in Äkäslompolo: Äkäsentie 8, 95970 Äkäslompolo
Address in Ylläsjärvi: Vaeltajantie 2, 95980 Ylläsjärvi
Fire & safety equipment in the hause
- Fire extinguisher: Entrance
- First aid kit: Entrance cabinet
- Fire blanket: Entrance
Pharmacy
Located at Jounin Kauppa - grocery store in Äkäslompolo
Address: Sannanrannantie 3, 95970 Äkäslompolo
Phone: +358 40 8390579
Utilities Shut-off:
- Main power switch: entrance
- Water valve: underneath sinks
Our Property Maintenance should be contacted in case of technical faults in property.