Äkäslompolo

Äkäslompolo seen from the Ylläs fell.

Äkäslompolo [ˈækæslɔmpɔlo] is a village in the municipality of Kolari in the Finnish part of Lapland. It is situated next to a lake of the same name, north west of the town of Kolari. Äkäslompolo had 394 inhabitants on December 31, 2005.[1]

Äkäslompolo is, along with Ylläsjärvi, the primary town for the ski resort Yllästunturi, also known as Ylläs for short. The Ylläs ski area has a total of 330 km of cross-country ski tracks, and 61 Alpine ski slopes with 29 ski lifts.[2] In summer Äkäslompolo is popular among hikers, anglers, canoeists, and other outdoor enthusiasts. There are several hotels and many holiday homes in the area.

References

  1. ↑ Population count December 31, 2005, Municipality website: Väestökehitys osa-alueittain(finn.)
  2. ↑ Ylläs ski resort data, Ylläs tourist information website
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Äkäslompolo.

Coordinates: 67°36′16″N 24°09′20″E / 67.604311°N 24.155451°E / 67.604311; 24.155451

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