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The ski slopes in Yllas have seen a lot of changes over the last couple of years with new and improved restaurants, storage space and changes and improvements to the ski shop. Yllas is also home to the largest runs in Finland with 62 slopes and 30 lifts.  The lifts are now also new and improved increasing the capacity to carry more skiers. The ski slopes also run ski schools for families, individuals, and children and with experienced staff, the ski school has an excellent reputation.

Christmas is fast approaching and holidys to magical Lapland are once again in mind. Lapland log cabins are an ideal place to spend your Lapland holiday and are comfortable, home from homes. Our cabin sleeps 6 comfortably and has a dining area, lounge area and has full cooking facilities.  Activities in and around Akaslompolo are nearly all within walking distance unless you are wanting to travel to the ski slopes which are only a ten minute bus ride away and buses run every 10 minutes from the bus stops not far from the cabin. Other activities that you may want to travel to are Lainio snow village and the the wildlife park. The wildlife park is within walking distance but Lainio snow village is about 1.5 hours drive from the cabin, shorter if you travel by car. You can either hire a snowmobile for this trip or go on an organised trip where they will include the snow village in your trip.

The Flights to Lapland have now been released from skiflights.com and you can secure your booking online now for the winter 2010 Lapland holiday of a lifetime. Organising your own trip is fun and an awful lot cheaper than other ways of holidaying in Lapland and it gives you the opportunity to book your holiday your way. There are many Lapland activities you can book before you depart for Lapland and there are also lots of trips you can organise when you are there. There are lots of other things to see and do in Lapland such bas the wildlife park and cross country skiing where you can just turn up and get involved.

The best time to see the Northern lights is between Spetember and March and it is common for them to be viewed around Christmas time and at New year. There are many trips you can go on where you can seek out the Northern Lights but really you can see them any where,  whilst you are out skiing, cross country skiing or just walking home from a bar or restaurant,

The Northern Lights are vibrant colours of green and yellow dancing accross the night sky and they truly are a spectacular sight. The twilight time in Lapland where the sun does not rise above the horizon makes Lapland an ideal place to see and enjoy the Northern lights.  Years ago the locals had all sorts of theories as to the representation of the Northern Lights, they were said to be fox’s tails dancing in the night sky and a lot of importance was placed on the meaning of the Northern Lights that combine to make the beliefs, local customs and traditions of the people of Lapland.

We imagine that if it is as cold as everyone says it is in Lapland, we are going to need to put layer and layer of clothes on every time we leave the hotel or Lapland Log cabin. It is cold in Lapland and the winter weather is harsh with temperature dropping in extreme cases to -50 in the winter months. The temperature on average is more like -20 to -30 and yes it is cold but the air in Lapland is dry and you won’t experience that cold damp feeling the U.K weather can bring, you will just feel that ice cold. As far as clothes are concerned, there are absolute essentials you will need but apart from that just make sure that you wear lots of layers and your normal winter clothes will be absolutely fine. For children make sure they have lots of thin layers, the ides is that air will trap between the layers and warm the body. The essentials are a waterproof ski jacket, ski gloves, hat, good snow boots and waterproof trousers, preferably the padded variety that will add some warmth. As long as you have the essentials and wear your layers underneath, you will be well protected against the harsh Lapland winter weather.

Many people worry that Lapland is not a place for babbies and small children but it is absolutely fine for both babies and small children and you will see whilst you are there that many people take babies accompanied with their pram and will happily push the pram in the snowy conditions. You will again need to make sure your baby has the correct clothing but as long as they are well protected from the elements there is absolutely no reason for why they cannot enjoy a holiday in Lapland. As for small children, they also will very much enjoy a holiday in snowy Lapland, although children do feel the cold quicker than the adults, as long as they have the correct clothing, they will be fine.

The food is also another subject people worry about when travelling to Lapland or any new country but Laplands food is fantastic. You can enjoy traditional Lapland fare but there are other things on the menu that will cater for the more conservative taste buds. The children are also well catered for with lots of kiddies favourites and some of the best ice cream in the world. The water in Lapland is considered the purest in the world and can be taken straight from the tap and you will certainly not be ill from drinking their water. The supermarket in Yllas is also great offering most of the foods you can obtain from back home. If you stay in one of the Log Cabins, you may decide to eat out part of the time and self cater for the rest. There are full cooking facilities in the cabins and having one or two meals in the cabin whilst the log fire roars is magial.

Yllas is renowned for being a village you will fall in love with. There is only a population of about 400 locals and in the summer months you can drive for miles and not see another car. In the winter months, Yllas is never hugely busy and the ski slopes in December are extremely quiet.  Everything is within walking distance and for the activities that are not, a transfer is included. Yllas is a beautiful  pretty village where time seems to stand still and as you sit and watch the twinkly snow falling softly outside, you really can almost be convinced you are in another world.

Skies have been in existence for a long time and some of the first skies found were wooden skies. Today skiing is a popular sport but years ago skies were invented purely to get around more easily. Read More

Nordic skiing has now become as popular as downhill skiing and there are some fantastic tracke in Yllas Lapland and all a short walk from the Lapland Log Cabin. Cross country skiing or Nordic skiing can be done as a complete family activity and because the tracks are open until quite late at night, it can be done in addition to your other Lapland activities. The cost of the equipment is small aand you can learn quite quickly. There are various tracks, depending on your ability and it is just great fun to be cross country skiing under the stars, especially on Christmas Eve. Read Full Article

Over the last couple of years considerable time and resources have been spent on the fantastic ski slopes in Yllas Lapland, making them some of the best that Finland has to offer. There is also a new gondola lift which takes skiers right to the top of the summit. The gondola lift is also in use over the summer period for those wanting to view the beauitiful scenery Lapland has to offer. Read rest of article.

Yllas Lapland (say ulas) is very uncommercialised and has managed to hold on to that magic of Christmas that really feels special. Once you have visited this quiet, beautiful village, you will want to return time and time again. Read Yllas Article.

Although in theory it may be lovely to grab a last few days in snowy Lapland, there is no doubt that the disruption is causing many a lot of problems.  Lapland this time of year is lovely though with a mixture of snow, blue skies and warmer temperatures. The skiing is still great at this time of year although that will be ebding quite soon. Lets hope the Ash passes soon and everyone can at least get home even if they don’t want to go back to work.