HARVEST SEASON

AUGUST

The harvest season in Lapland stands for berry and mushroom picking as well as hunting and fishing. These traditions are cherished and nature’s crops are stored for the long winter ahead.

The days are warm and the nights are cool, and the Northern Lights season starts on the first dark autumn nights – the best shows of the year are often seen at this time.

SEASON’S ACTIVITIES

You can see Northern Lights from August to April

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Ylläs Swing – the swing by lake Äkäslompolo is a popular spot for snapping holiday memories – and for good reason.

Weekly orienteering sessions

Orienteering club Ylläksen Rasti offers exercise and unique experiences in the gorgeous fell terrain of Ylläs. You’re welcome to join our night orienteering in the white night every summer Thursday – challenge yourself in rocky slopes, kettle holes and drainage channels. It’s all about the joy of discovery as well as the beautiful landscapes!

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Pick berries and mushrooms on Aakenustunturi fell

The impressive Aakenustunturi fell offers beautiful top views and good spots for picking berries and mushrooms.

In 1944, a German Junkers Ju-52 transport aircraft crashed on the side of the fell, where some of the wreckage can still be marvelled at today.

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The Northern Lights come out blazing

The Aurora Borealis season starts in Ylläs at the end of August and goes on until late March. The dark, snowless autumn nights and reflective waters provide an ideal frame for Northern Lights watching. From October to February, Ylläs Twilight turns off the street lights at 10 PM to make the Auroras visible even outside your accommodation.

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