A brief introduction to the Ylläs Jazz Blues Festival

January in Äkäslompolo is, perhaps unexpectedly, the time to dance away those winter blues! It’s probably pretty unexpected to hear, but each year at the end of the month the sound of saxophones, trumpets, guitars, accordions and laughter warm up the frozen landscape as music and dance enthusiasts from all over Finland wake up and shake

Ylläs: To ski or not to ski, that is the question.

Ylläs fell provides some excellent downhill skiing as well as hundreds of kilometres of cross country trails.  However if you are not a skier, or are looking for something else to experience during your holiday then look no further – Ylläs really does have something for everyone!  The resort is made up of two villages