Winter Archives | Jänkä Resort

Holistic experiences for all seasons

We offer holistic tailor-made experiences with professional guides – custom-crafted for you, in every season. Whether you dream of snowshoeing through the fells, gliding down a gently flowing river by canoe, or unwinding in a nightless night’s sauna before enjoying a fireside dinner, every detail is designed around your wishes.

At the Jänkä Resort and Ranch, you can meet our huskies, reindeer, and horses—each a gentle expert in grounding the busy mind. Let us create an experience just for you.

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ICE FISHING

Have you ever fished on the ice? On this tour you will — no experience needed!

duration:
Approx. 2-3 hours
available:
December – April
rates:
Adults: Suitable for everyone
about:
We’ll approach the waterfront by car and use snowshoes while on the ice. Our guide will introduce you to winter fishing, equipment and techniques. On the tour we’ll enjoy fishing and the surrounding nature. During the tour we will also drink some warm juice and have a small snack. Capacity: 2-10. What you need to bring: Warm clothes for cold winter conditions. Remember layering – it may get warm when walking but cold when fishing.
included:
Professional guide, ice fishing equipment, snack and hot drink.
MEET THE HORSES

Get to know the gentle souls of our ranch – each with their own personality, story, and quiet strength.

duration:
Approx. 1 hour
available:
Year round
destination:
Jänkä Resort Ranch
about:
During this relaxed experience, you’ll have the chance to meet, pet, and connect with our horses—and if you feel comfortable, even try a short ride. There’s no pressure to saddle up—just enjoy the moment and their calming presence.
included:
Professional guide and riding equipment.
WINTER TRAIL BIKING

Adventure on bicycle through the forests and mesmerising Lappish landscapes of the Ylläs-Pallastunturi National Park.

duration:
3 hours
available:
December – April
about:
Winter biking is a great way to cover longer distances, yet it doesn’t compromise the direct immersion into the wild and sensing the silence of the surroundings. Fatbiking is a fun way to explore and add some thrill to the more usual walking and hiking! E-fatbikes are also available upon request. This guided fatbiking tour takes us through the best winter biking trails of the Pallas-Ylläs National Park. On the tour we’ll enjoy snowy forests and fabulous Lappish sceneries. Around halfway we’ll take a break enjoying snacks and the surrounding nature. What you need to bring: own suitable clothes for winter conditions and biking, good and warm shoes, your warmest gloves, water or other drink, a (thin) beanie or balaclava.
included:
Professional guide, fatbikes/E-fatbikes, small snack and hot drink. Note: If the weather is below -20°C, the trip cannot be organised with e-bikes, as the batteries won’t last long in those conditions. We can then either swap to bikes without motor, or reschedule the trip if all schedules allow for a change.
CANOEING

A true arctic experience! This tour takes you paddling on a calmly flowing river.

duration:
Approx. 4 hours
available:
October – April (weather & ice conditions vary and may affect the availability)
rates:
Adults: Suitable for everyone above the age of 15+ with basic skills of swimming
about:
In mid-winter the river is only open (without ice) for about 250 meters. However, it can be paddled both ways. The whole package of dragging the canoes through the snowy forest, launching them into the water, paddling, a snack with hot juice, and enjoying the scenery makes the experience unique and unforgettable! On this tour you’ll have a chance to take unique and exotic photos. What you need to bring: own suitable clothes for winter conditions, good and warm shoes, extra set of underlayer and socks.
included:
Included: Guide with knowledge of the river, ice condition etc. and transportation within Äkäslompolo, drysuits, equipment (canoe, paddle etc, life vest & winter boots).
NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR ON SNOWMOBILES

Evening snowmobile tour in the forests with a perfect view to the Northern sky.

duration:
Approx. 2–3 hrs
available:
December to April
rates:
Adults: Suitable for everyone
Children (10–14 years): Kids need to be at least 4 years of age.
about:
We drive with snowmobiles to locations in the forests. Depending on the spot, we either set up a campfire outdoors or in a wilderness shelter to provide us with some warmth as well as to create cozy surroundings to chat about Northern Lights and related stories. Distance on snowmobiles is 15 – 25 km. Northern Lights are not under our command, so on cloudy nights or during low solar activity we focus more on sensing the sleeping forest, listening to the whistling wind and creaking trees – or just the pure silence. What you need to bring: warm base layers to wear under the snowmobile clothing (provided by us), a warm beanie.
included:
Professional Guide, snowmobiles (2 pax per snowmobile), snowmobile gear (warm clothes, balaclava, helmet, boots, mittens), small snacks & hot juice. Note: the driver needs to be at least 15 years old and have a valid driving license (tractor or higher).
SNOWSHOEING AND SKIING TRIPS

This guided tour takes you into the snowy forest. Also available as Northern Lights tours.

duration:
3-6h (half day/full day)
available:
December-April
about:
Compared to snowshoeing, skin-based skiing is smoother and quieter, though we cannot reach the highest tops. Either way, we’ll take you to our favorite places by the best routes in the area. On the tour you’ll hear about the local nature and animals but also about the Lappish lifestyle. This is an enjoyable tour where surrounding nature and calming atmosphere is the thing. Around halfway we’ll have a break with warm juice and a small snack. Also available is a leisurely-paced experience in the evening, when we head out of the village to spots with great views of the Northern skies and try our luck in seeing the Northern Lights. What you need to bring: your own, breathable but windproof clothes for winter conditions, skiing or hiking socks, extra beanie, extra gloves, a warm jacket for breaks.
included:
Snowshoes/OAC Skin-based skis (gliding snowshoes), poles, guide, small snack and hot drink.
Snowmobile TOUR TO WILDERNESS HUT

Snowmobiling, dinner and sauna experience with possibility for ice swimming.

duration:
6 hours
destination:
Hut by remote lake
rates:
Adults: Suitable for everyone
Children (10–14 years): Kids need to be at least 10 years of age.
about:
Our wilderness hut is located by a remote lake, surrounded by snowy forest and with no road connection during winter. The tour starts with a 15km snowmobile ride to the hut. The tour follows an easy track that weaves in forest, wetlands, and hills. On our way we enjoy snowmobiling and fabulous winter views. At the hut we’ll enjoy dinner lit by candles, followed by a relaxing sauna and ice swimming experience. The hut is warmed by a fireplace and cooking is operated by a gas stove. There’s no electricity or running water. After a cozy evening we’ll head back to civilization by snowmobiles. Maybe we can even see the Northern Lights dancing across the sky! What you need to bring: warm base layers to wear under the snowmobile clothing (provided by us), a warm beanie, swimsuit, personal hygiene products
included:
Professional Guide, snowmobiles (2 pax per snowmobile), snowmobile gear (warm clothes, balaclava, helmet, boots, mittens). Snowmobiling safety and driving introduction, candlelit dinner, traditional Finnish sauna and ice swimming, towels. Note: the driver needs to be at least 15 years old and have a valid driving license (tractor or higher)
Husky safari

Dog sledding trips of different duration. Sledding with enthusiastic dogs is an unforgettable experience.

destination:
Jänkä Resort & Ranch Ylläs area
about:
You get to try operating the sled yourself and enjoy the speed and excitement of the dogs that love nothing more than running. Before the trip, participants receive an introduction to operating the sled and dogs. Only adults are allowed to operate the sled, children can be passengers on board. After the trip there are photo opportunities with the dogs and enjoy hot juice in the hut. Sled dog rides start from 4-kilometer rides of around 45 minutes (ride time ~15 min). There are also options for longer rides: 10km version (ride time 45-60 min) and a half day 15-20km ride that is the longest.
included:
Sled dog ride with your own dog team to ride. Introduction to operating the sled. Photo opportunities with the dogs and hot drinks and snacks afterwards.
Reindeer sleigh ride

A traditional reindeer sleigh ride around the surrounding nature at Jänkä Resort & Ranch Ylläs.

duration:
45 minutes
available:
Every day
destination:
Jänkä Resort & Ranch Ylläs
about:
A must-have experience for every traveler in Lapland! We start the reindeer ride behind the Ranch, and head towards the marshland and wood. Sitting comfortably in the sleigh, you can admire the winter scenery. Sometimes we go quite briskly, other days the pace is a bit more relaxed – it depends on what kind of a day the reindeer are having. After the ride, we have time to spend time with the reindeer and feed them lichen. In the hut by the open fire, hot drinks and small snacks are enjoyed while talking about the life of the reindeer.
included:
Atmospheric and peaceful reindeer sleigh ride, hot drinks and snacks at the hut afterwards.