Snowshoeing · Ylläs
How to choose
Prices for snowshoeing around Ylläs range from 86 € to 165 €, with durations spanning 2.5h to 5.5h across 11 outings. Beginners can look at the single trip rated “Everybody welcome” by Safartica at 96 € for 2.5h, while an “Occasionally sporty” trek is available at 86 € for 2.5h. For regular hikers, the five “Sporty” itineraries cost from 89 € to 165 € and run from 2.5h to 5.5h, covering destinations such as Mount Kesänki or Kellostapuli. Evening outings searching for the Northern Lights range from 96 € to 99 € for 2.5h to 3.5h. If you want a culinary component, one 4.5-hour trek with sausage grilling costs 135 €. To choose, pick a 2.5-hour gentle stroll if you prefer an easy pace, or select a longer fell hike up to 5.5h if you have good physical stamina.
11 offers available
Our picks
Snowshoeing Excursion in Ylläs
Priced at 86 € for a 2.5-hour outing rated occasionally sporty.
Northern Lights Snowshoeing Excursion in Ylläs
The only outing rated everybody welcome, lasting 2.5h for 96 €.
Snowshoe hike to Kellostapuli from Yllasjarvi with Smoked Fish Tasting
Spans 5.5h to Kellostapuli with smoked fish tasting for 165 €.
Snowshoeing and Sausage Grilling Excursion in Pallas-Ylläs National Park from Ylläsjärvi
A 4.5-hour excursion with sausage grilling in Pallas-Ylläs National Park at 135 €.
Frequently asked questions
What is the snowshoeing season around Ylläs?
Outings run from December to March.
How much does a snowshoe tour cost?
Prices start at 86 € for a 2.5-hour hike and reach up to 165 € for half-day excursions.
What fitness levels are required?
One outing is rated Everybody welcome and another is rated Occasionally sporty. Five outings require a Sporty fitness level.
Which languages do guides speak?
English is spoken on seven offers across Safartica, North Wind Lapland, and NordX Adventures. Finnish is also spoken on outings with Safartica and North Wind Lapland.
Where do snowshoe excursions depart from?
Meeting points include Safartica Ylläs Office at Hotel Ylläsrinne, North Wind Lapland on Tirroniementie in Ylläsjärvi, and Visitor Centre Kellokas in Äkäslompolo.
What is the overall rating for snowshoeing in Ylläs?
The activities hold an overall score of 4.6/5 across 65 reviews.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.2 °C | 30.4 mm | Good |
| February | -9.8 °C | 25.5 mm | Peak |
| March | -6 °C | 27.1 mm | Good |
| April | -0.2 °C | 26.6 mm | Possible |
| May | 5 °C | 52 mm | Off season |
| June | 12.7 °C | 68.6 mm | Off season |
| July | 16.5 °C | 55.9 mm | Off season |
| August | 13.3 °C | 81.8 mm | Off season |
| September | 9.2 °C | 51.9 mm | Off season |
| October | 1.2 °C | 65.5 mm | Off season |
| November | -2.2 °C | 55.1 mm | Possible |
| December | -6.9 °C | 35.9 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear breathable thermal base layers, waterproof trousers, warm winter boots, thick gloves, and a woollen hat.
Getting there
Tours depart from Ylläsjärvi or the Visitor Centre Kellokas car park in Äkäslompolo, depending on your chosen operator.
See also
Snowshoeing elsewhere
Other activities in Ylläs
Updated September 2026