Yllas Saaga Apartments

Finland , Yllas

  • Close to Lifts
  • Spa & Wellness
  • Ski In/Ski Out
4.5/5
Inghams rating

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

  • Iso-Ylläksentie 42, 95980 Kolari, Finland

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ylläs at a glance

  • Finnish
  • Euro (EUR)
  • London Gatwick (LGW), Bristol (BRS), Manchester Int. (MAN)
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Ylläs
  • Access to Inghams Digital Travel Guide with useful information to enhance your holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation
Save 20% on ski equipment when you buy a lift pass

Discount automatically applied once skis/boards and boots have been added via the Extras section at checkout. T&Cs apply

About Yllas Saaga Apartments

Offer virtually ski in-ski out access, the Ylläs Saaga Apartments enjoy a prime slope side setting on the Ylläsjärvi side of the fell. The ski lifts, ski school meeting point and ski hire shop are right next door, so you can maximise your time of the slopes. The apartments are just a short bus ride from the centre of Äkäslompolo, where you can find a large supermarket, a couple of shops and restaurants.

Furnished in a contemporary Nordic style, these modern apartments have everything you need for your next Finland ski holiday. Sit back and watch TV, whip up tasty meals from the comfort of your well equipped kitchen, and warm up in your own private sauna after a day of arctic adventures. The Saaga apartments are set out across different blocks, with one block being connected to the hotel and another block being around 300 metres from the hotel.

The apartments form part of the resort with the Ylläs Saaga Hotel. Pre-book the optional 'Spa Package' where you can enjoy the excellent spa facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub for the duration of your stay (pre-book or pay locally). 

All facilities are situated in the Ylläs Saaga Hotel

Spa & wellness facilities

  • Spa with large indoor pool, children's pool & play area, saunas, hot tubs and steam room.  Add on the Spa Package, which includes 7 days entry to the Saaga Spa (pre-bookable or payable locally) 
  • Spa treatments and massages are available to book for a local fee
  • Fitness room (payable locally)

Additional facilities

  • Two restaurants: Biegga half-board buffet restaurant and à la carte restaurant Tsohka (pay locally)
  • Bistro Bar 
  • Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace bar
  • Located next to the ski lifts, ski school and ski hire shop on the Ylläsjärvi side of the fell

Located on the Ylläsjarvi side of the fell, the Saaga Apartments are ideal for keen skiers and boarders, as the slopes and ski lifts are a snowballs throw away - making it incredibly easy to get on and off the piste each day. An added benefit being the ski school meeting point and ski hire shop are conveniently located next door. Lapland offers a unique skiing experience as the slopes are floodlit, allowing you to ski on the gentle slopes from sunrise to sunset - even when there are limited daylight hours. 

  • Virtually ski in/ ski out 
  • Gondola runs next to the hotel
  • Ski school and ski hire shop next door
  • Ylläsjärvi side of the fell
  • Apartments may be up to 300 metres from the hotel

The Saaga Apartments are self-catered apartments. You also have the option to upgrade to bed & breakfast or half board for an additional supplement.

Conveniently located within walking distance of a local mini-market, you can stock up on the essentials. Each apartment includes a small kitchenette, allowing you to prepare meals in comfort or explore the nearby restaurants.

Take the fuss out of meal times, and upgrade to either bed & breakfast or a half board. Meals are taken in the Biegga restaurant at the Ylläs Saaga Hotel (up to a 300 metre walk).

  • Each morning enjoy a varied breakfast buffet with a range of hot and cold options, served from 7am - 10am.
  • If you have upgraded to half board, you can enjoy a delicious three course meal with a choice of main, available from 6pm - 7.30pm. 

You receive a 30% discount for the Tsohka à la carte restaurant. Please inform the reception by 6pm the day before. Please note that the à la carte restaurant is not guaranteed to be open all season.

If you're staying on half board over Christmas, you can enjoy festive Finnish menu on the evening of December 24th. If you’re staying on half board over the New Year, you can enjoy a special seasonal menu.

No of restaurants: 2

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:

  • Vegetarians
  • Vegans
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering

One Bedroom Apartments are around 43m², sleeping one to four people. The apartments have one twin bedroom and a double sofa bed, which is suitable for one adult or two children, in the open plan living room and kitchen.

Two Bedroom Apartment are around 62m², sleeping two to six people. The apartments have two twin bedrooms and a double sofa bed, which is suitable for one adult or two children, in the open plan living room and kitchen.

Annexes

Some apartments are connected to the Hotel Saaga, while others are a short walk (approx. 300 meters) from the main reception. 

The Saaga Apartments will always try to situate our guests in the block connected to the hotel, however, guests may also be located in nearby apartment blocks, which are not directly connected to the hotel and are up to a 300 metre walk away.

Apartment facilities

  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sauna
  • Drying closet
  • TV 
  • Radio
  • Fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee-maker, grill, and toaster
  • Shower and WC
  • One linen and towel set included, per person per week
  • Mid week clean with towel and linen change included
  • End of stay cleaning included
  • Free Wi-Fi access in the hotel reception
  • Apartments that are not connected to the main building have Wi-Fi. Apartments connected to the hotel access have internet access via a cable suitable for laptops (free Wi-Fi in the lobby).

General information

  • Check-in: 4pm
  • Check-out: 11am

Additional information

  • No. of rooms: 120
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 4
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: Yes

Please note that there may be a few minutes' walk to your apartment.

Travel to Ylläs

Depart on: Wednesdays & Sundays

Fly into: Kittilä

Transfer time: approx. 40 minutes - 1 hour by coach

Check availability

Travel by air

Direct exclusive charter flights to Kittilä airport departing on Wednesdays (for 4 or 7 nights) & Sundays (for 3 or 7 nights) from:

  • Gatwick 
  • Bristol  
  • Manchester 

Flight supplements may apply.

Airport Transfer Time - approx. 40 minutes - 1 hour by coach

Please note that there may be a few minutes' walk to your accommodation due to access/regulations on where coaches can stop.

Ski & Snowboard in Ylläs

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

Snowboard

The stats below are based on a typical week in January. In December, early-season terrain includes flood-lit slopes, and as the season progresses, more of the slopes open up, with the best variety of runs available from January through February.

Runs

Green: 3km
Blue: 15km
Red: 14km
Black: 4km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
53km
Cross country routes:
330km
Resort altitude:
255m
Ski Altitude:
255m - 718m
Ski Lifts:
26
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
More ski and snowboarding info

Discover Ylläs

Ylläs ticks all the boxes for the ultimate ski adventure in Finland. Named after the Yllästunturi fell, the resort features cosy, comfortable accommodation in two main areas: Äkäslompolo to the north and Ylläsjärvi to the south, so you are within easy reach of the arctic ski slopes.

Known for its excellent snow conditions, reliable snowfall throughout the winter, and scenic surroundings, skiing in Ylläs is not to be missed.  With over 50 kilometres of slopes, there are pistes for skiers of all levels, from gentle beginner slopes to challenging runs for advanced skiers and snowboarders, making it the perfect spot for your next family ski holiday.

The season begins in late November when a small number of slopes open, with early skiing often taking place under floodlights during the magical polar night. From mid-February, as daylight returns, the full mountain opens up, offering varied terrain for all levels and spectacular views across the fells. With minimal lift queues and unspoiled surroundings, Ylläs offers a relaxed and authentic Lapland skiing experience.

The resort is also renowned for its long, well-groomed cross-country trails, which wind through frosty forests, past frozen lakes and over the snow-covered fells, offering a true Arctic skiing experience. 

 

More about Ylläs

More accommodation in Yllas