Restaurants & Dining
Ylläs has an excellent and diverse restaurant scene during both winter and summer seasons. From elegant fine dining to beautifully themed buffets, you will find flavours that showcase Lapland's ingredients and atmosphere. Fine dining restaurants are very popular, so advance reservations are strongly recommended..
From cosy cafés to high-quality Lappish cuisine, Äkäslompolo offers many delicious options. Popular choices include:
Local Lappish restaurants serving reindeer, fish, berries, and northern flavours
Fine dining experiences with beautiful Lapland ingredients
Cafés and lunch places perfect for a warm break during activities
Takeaway options such as pizzas, burgers, and ready meals from the supermarket
What to Wear for Dining in Lapland?
Restaurants and cafés in Lapland are kept warm and cozy, so you don't need special clothing indoors. Your normal winter outfit—like jeans, a nice sweater, or a casual top—is perfectly suitable for dinner. The key is simply to stay warm on the way to and from the restaurant.
Fine Dining in Ylläs – Our Top Picks
Restaurant Elsa
A refined dining experience created by chef Sirly Ylläsjärvi, offering modern Lappish cuisine with beautiful presentation.
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Address: Ylläksentie 168, 95900 Hannukainen
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Email: sirly@sirly.fi
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Phone: +358 45 845 7185
Arctic Skylight Lodge Restaurant
Set in a breathtaking glass-walled lodge, this restaurant offers a memorable fine dining experience surrounded by forest and fell views.
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Address: Äkäslompolontie 2748, 95970 Äkäslompolo (Muonio)
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Email: info@arcticskylightlodge.com
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Phone: +358 40 506 3595
Jänkä Resort – Restaurant
A stylish and intimate dining spot focusing on high-quality ingredients and Lapland flavours in a cosy atmosphere.
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Address: Konijänkäntie 1, 95970 Äkäslompolo
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Email: restaurant@jankaresort.com
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Phone: +358 40 170 7770
Other great options:
Restaurant Ylläshumina – Themed Buffets
Humina Restaurant offers delicious daily buffets (1–2 times per day depending on the season). Twice a week, the buffet features special themes:
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Wednesdays: Traditional Food from Lapland
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Fridays: A Taste of the Archipelago
Phone: +358 20 719 9820
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Email: yllashumina@yllashumina.com
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Address: Tiurajärventie 27, 95970 Äkäslompolo
Enjoy a Lazy Morning Breakfasts
Treat yourself to a lazy morning — enjoy breakfast in local cafés and hotels just a short walk or drive away. For best breakfast buffets available at
Cafe Velhonkota
Taste the delicacies of their own kitchen and local bakery, sweet and savoury snacks with a cup of warm drink from Kupilka-kuksa. This is really nice day trip destination with children (walking/cycling/by car)