Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, located in Finnish Lapland between the towns of Muonio, Kolari, and Kittilä, is famous for its rolling fells, untouched forests, and some of the cleanest air in the world. It is a paradise for hikers and skiers, offering well-marked trails, breathtaking viewpoints, and excellent cross-country skiing routes. It also offers great Northern Lights viewing opportunities.

The park offers excellent hiking and skiing opportunities, with well-maintained trails and stunning Arctic landscapes. The Hetta-Pallas Trail (55 km) is one of Finland’s most famous long-distance hikes, while shorter trails like the Taivaskero Trail (9 km) and Kesänkijärvi Circular Trail (6 km) offer breathtaking viewpoints and peaceful forest walks. In winter, the park transforms into a cross-country skiing paradise, with over 500 km of groomed ski trails, as well as snowshoeing routes through snow-covered forests. It is also one of Finland’s best locations for seeing the Northern Lights, with minimal light pollution and spectacular open-sky views from Pallas Fell and Ylläs Fell. The Pallas Visitor Center provides exhibits on Lapland’s nature, hiking maps, and information about local wildlife, while visitors can also experience the world’s cleanest air in the park’s pristine environment. For those looking to stay overnight, there are wilderness huts for hikers and lodges in nearby villages, many offering traditional Finnish saunas and Northern Lights viewing opportunities.