sense the stillness
at JÄNKÄ RESORT YLLÄS
A premium resort without the crowds. Surrounded by pristine wilderness,
Jänkä Resort offers a chance to reconnect with nature. Horses, reindeer and huskies welcome visitors at The Ranch.
The Jänkä Resort & Ranch is located in Ylläs, 45 minute drive from Kittilä airport. It is comprised of 13 villas designed to let you enjoy your vacation in peace.
Villas at Jänkä Resort
explore our villas
Our villas offer space to slow down and be present. Thoughtfully designed interiors, large windows opening to Lapland’s changing landscape, and carefully chosen materials create a sense of calm from the moment you arrive. Whether your villa faces the lake, forest, fell or open ranchland, the experience is always the same: privacy, comfort and a deep connection to nature. This is your own place to settle in, breathe out and let the days unfold at their own pace.
The resort
A unique experience in Lapland
Jänkä Resort and Ranch are situated next to Ylläs Fell, on our own land that has been in the family for decades.
We treat all our guests with warm Lappish hospitality, making sure they feel at ease. Our 13 premium villas can host a maximum of 52 people. It is likely that there are more reindeer, horses and huskies on the Ranch than people in the Resort at any given time. You are guaranteed to enjoy your holiday in peace.
Speaking of animals, they are part of the family here and you are more than welcome to get to know them.
Co-FUnded by the EU
Jänkä Resort Ylläs is co-funded by the European Union. This high-end tourism complex will offer unique experiences, combining Lapland’s breathtaking nature, rich culture, and premium accommodation.
Total project budget: €6,699,610, of which €1,339,922 is co-funded by the European Union. Project Timeline: 07.06.2024 – 02.03.2026
Villas on map
The villas are laid out so each has a unique, unrestricted view for admiring the surrounding natural beauty and relaxing in peace. Choose your setting and sense the stillness in a new way every season.
- LAKE VIEW VILLAS
- FOREST VIEW VILLAS
- RANCH VIEW VILLAS
- FELL VIEW VILLAS
experience the wild
There are seven fells in the Pallas-Ylläs National Park area. At 718 meters, the Ylläs fell is one of the highest in Lapland. The area offers wonderful cross-country skiing and other outdoor activities. During the warmer months skiing trails transform into nature trails.
local delicacies
Diverse range of restaurants around Ylläs offer locally harvested and pure ingredients like wild herbs, berries and mushrooms. Fish and meat are preferably sourced directly from nature. You can even visit a wilderness café, located along popular trails and are easily accessible both in summer and winter.
magic in the sky
Travelers around the world have been mesmerized by the Northern Lights in Ylläs. We are located on the southern edge of the aurora oval that surrounds the North Pole. This means that the chances of seeing the Northern Lights here are very good during the period of dark nights, from August to April.
village way of life
The area consists of two original Lappish villages: Äkäslompolo lies on the northern side of the Ylläs Fell and Ylläsjärvi is on its southern side. A scenic road connects the two villages.
During Christmas, rows and rows of candles light up the villages and their snowy surroundings. Travel and tourism lives strongly in the area and the local people are genuine.
8 seasons of ylläs
Experience all the eight seasons and see a different side of Ylläs in each. Polar Night in December is followed by a long Midwinter. Early Spring still sees snow, but by Spring in May the greenery takes over. Nightless Nights of the summer season are followed by Harvest in August, Colors of the Fall in September and finally, First Snow in October.
history of The area
Inhabitancy in the area dates back to the year 1740. In the 1930s, Äkäslompolo was still a small village of 14 houses. Tourism was only starting out, and the first accommodation buildings were being built. Arriving to the village, the last 30km were skied and the goods were transported by horse or reindeer, until the road to the village was completed in the 1950s and a regular bus connection also began.
Contact us
If you have any questions, we are here to help.
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