Ylläs 70 Season Opening, SOUTH
4.12.2026 – 6.12.2026
Ylläs 70 Season Opening, SOUTH
Ylläs Ski Resort Season Opening 4–6 December 2026
70 years of skiing – let's celebrate!
Ylläs Ski Resort turns 70, and we're kicking off the winter season in style! Join us for a weekend of exciting activities, live music, unforgettable moments and fun on the slopes!
Friday 4 December
The celebrations begin with extended skiing hours, a spectacular ski show and live music by Finnish hip-hop group Lyömättömät!
10:00–19:00 | Extended Skiing Hours
Gondola, Chairlift and Vekkuli open until 19:00, weather permitting.
Ski Show
A spectacular ski show by the Ylläsjärvi and Äkäslompolo ski schools.
Lyömättömät LIVE
BistroHissi terrace.
Opening Party | Lyömättömät LIVE
Restaurant Taiga.
Saturday 5 December
11:00–16:00 | Test Center
Try out the latest ski and snowboard equipment at the Chairlift base station.
KoneMuonio
Discover the 2027 snowmobile models, spin the prize wheel and win great prizes!
13:30–15:00 | Carola Niemelä x Usva – Park Jam
Join professional snowboarder Carola Niemelä and Usva Snow for a fun park jam at Ylläs Snow Park, featuring music, riding and prizes!
15:00 | POW Season Opening Group Run
Join Protect Our Winters for a Group Run in Tekniikkarinne!
16:00 | Retro Sled Race
Old-school sled racing for kids and adults on the illuminated slope in the Kids' Area!
70th Anniversary Cake Celebration
Enjoy a slice of birthday cake at the Ski Resort Info!
Sunday 6 December
Celebrate Finland's Independence Day with a traditional flag-raising ceremony, glögi and gingerbread cookies!
Join us to celebrate 70 years of Ylläs Ski Resort!
Programme and schedule are subject to change.
70 years of skiing – let's celebrate!
Ylläs Ski Resort turns 70, and we're kicking off the winter season in style! Join us for a weekend of exciting activities, live music, unforgettable moments and fun on the slopes!
Friday 4 December
The celebrations begin with extended skiing hours, a spectacular ski show and live music by Finnish hip-hop group Lyömättömät!
10:00–19:00 | Extended Skiing Hours
Gondola, Chairlift and Vekkuli open until 19:00, weather permitting.
Ski Show
A spectacular ski show by the Ylläsjärvi and Äkäslompolo ski schools.
Lyömättömät LIVE
BistroHissi terrace.
Opening Party | Lyömättömät LIVE
Restaurant Taiga.
Saturday 5 December
11:00–16:00 | Test Center
Try out the latest ski and snowboard equipment at the Chairlift base station.
KoneMuonio
Discover the 2027 snowmobile models, spin the prize wheel and win great prizes!
13:30–15:00 | Carola Niemelä x Usva – Park Jam
Join professional snowboarder Carola Niemelä and Usva Snow for a fun park jam at Ylläs Snow Park, featuring music, riding and prizes!
15:00 | POW Season Opening Group Run
Join Protect Our Winters for a Group Run in Tekniikkarinne!
16:00 | Retro Sled Race
Old-school sled racing for kids and adults on the illuminated slope in the Kids' Area!
70th Anniversary Cake Celebration
Enjoy a slice of birthday cake at the Ski Resort Info!
Sunday 6 December
Celebrate Finland's Independence Day with a traditional flag-raising ceremony, glögi and gingerbread cookies!
Join us to celebrate 70 years of Ylläs Ski Resort!
Programme and schedule are subject to change.