Yllas in Lapland for me has to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth and it just happens to be one of the best for skiers. Unlike many resorts Yllas in Lapland is still relatively uncommercialised and if you are lucky enough to visit in December the slopes are really quiet. Yllas is the largest downhill and cross country ski Centre in Finland. It has the countries greatest vertical run, the most runs and the longest run (3km). Yllas is also home to the largest network of floodlit cross country ski trails and is renowned for its access to 300km of snowmobile tracks.

The ski bus is easily accessed from any location and runs every 10- 15 minutes to and from the ski slopes. As well as the skiing Yllas, Lapland has many, many more things to offer, the food is second to none and there are many places you can sample typicall Finish foods or if you wish you can stick with the good old fashioned burger and chips. If you visit in December the sun will not rise at all and so Lapland is forever shrouded in Darkness which only adds to its magic. By mid January the skiing is going strong and the sun begins to rise, by May the days have grown longer and the skiing is just coming to an end. Summer time is of course a stark contrast, with the arrival of the sun comes the 24 hour light and Yllas Lapland is again transformed.

There is as much to do in the Summer time as there is in the Winter and whether it is activities galore or just peace and quiet you are after Lapland has the appeal of both. The accomodation varies from hotels to Lapland Log cabins set in the heart of Laplands forest and you absolutely can’t mention Lapland without the little mention of Santa. Yllas Lapland is the original home of Santa and if its Santa you want to see you certainly will not be disappointed. Childrens and adults alike will wonder at the sheer beauty and magic of Lapland and it will certainly be a place you will never forget.

By: Tim Warrington

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