Ylläs, Lapland

Best Shopping in Ylläs (2026)

Updated 2026 · Curated by local scouts

Written by Roosa K.Local Scout

Enjoying life between Lapland and Helsinki. Co-founder of scouted4you.

Shopping in Ylläs centres on two K-Market supermarkets (Jounin Kauppa in Äkäslompolo, Eelin Kauppa in Ylläsjärvi), ski and bike rental shops at both resort bases, and the Kellokas visitor centre for maps and Lappish souvenirs. There is no S-market in either village.

Nobody comes to Ylläs to shop, but you will want to know where things are, and the answer is mostly one of the two K-Markets. Beyond groceries, the useful stops are gear rental at both ski bases, the national-park shop at Kellokas for maps and proper Lappish souvenirs, and the big village store that doubles as a one-stop hub.

Two practical notes. There is no S-market in either village, and the Äkäslompolo side (Jounin Kauppa) is the better stocked of the two. It is worth a first-day run to fill the cottage fridge.

K-Market Jounin Kauppa

Famous well beyond Ylläs, this is one of Lapland's largest village shops and a genuine local institution. Alongside a full grocery range it carries clothing, gifts, a Lapland-products department and small-producer goods, and the same complex holds an Alko, a pharmacy, an ATM, fuel and EV charging. In practice it is a one-stop hub where you can shop, refuel and stock the cottage in a single trip. Make it your first-day stop, since the Äkäslompolo side is the better-stocked of the two villages.

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moderateyear-roundÄkäslompolo

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The practical place to stock a self-catering cottage on arrival, come early in your stay, as the Äkäslompolo side has the better-stocked services of the two villages.

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K-Market Eelin Kauppa

The main supermarket on the southern Ylläsjärvi side, open every day and well stocked for its size. If you are staying south, it saves the fifteen-kilometre drive around the fell to Jounin Kauppa. There is also a smaller grocery point at the ski-resort base for anything you forget. Handy, friendly and exactly what a self-catering stay needs.

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moderateyear-roundYlläsjärvi

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Open every day, handy for the Ylläsjärvi and ski-resort crowd. There's also a smaller grocery point at the resort base.

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HILL Ski Rent (ski & bike rental)

The main full-service rental at the Ylläsjärvi gondola, covering alpine and cross-country skis, snowboards, fatbikes, pulks and avalanche kit, with premium-brand retail alongside. Being right at the lift means you can rent, buy a pass and book ski school in one stop, and swap gear quickly if conditions change. It is the obvious choice on the south side. Book ahead in the Christmas-to-Easter peak.

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moderateyear-roundYlläsjärvi resort base

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Being at the gondola means quick swaps if conditions change. Book rentals ahead in winter high season (Christmas-Easter).

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Y1 Ski Rental (Äkäslompolo)

The convenient rental and service option on the Äkäslompolo side, in the Y1 building at the base of the slopes. It covers alpine, snowboard, telemark and freeride gear for all levels, plus snowshoes and pulks, and has a workshop for maintenance. Use the service bench for a mid-trip wax or edge tune to keep things running fast. Easiest if you are staying on the north side.

Location is approximate.

moderateyear-roundÄkäslompolo resort base

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Use the service bench for a mid-trip wax or edge tune. It's on the ground floor of the Y1 service building at the resort base.

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Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas

The gateway to Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, sitting between the two villages, with a nature shop selling trail maps and genuinely local products. It is also a fine free stop in its own right, with a nature exhibition, the Savotta museum, a cafe and a small cinema. Pick up your hiking maps here before you head out, and time it with a coffee or a film. For dedicated Lappish handicrafts, Ylläspuoti near Lake Ylläsjärvi is worth a look too.

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budgetyear-roundBetween the villages

From the scout

Pick up national-park trail maps here before hiking, and time your visit with the café or a film. For dedicated Lappish handicrafts, also see Ylläspuoti near Lake Ylläsjärvi.

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Quick Comparison

Stock up on groceries on arrival; the Äkäslompolo side has the larger, better-stocked shop.

#	Name	Cost	Best Season
1	K-Market Jounin Kauppa	moderate	year-round
2	K-Market Eelin Kauppa	moderate	year-round
3	HILL Ski Rent (ski & bike rental)	moderate	year-round
4	Y1 Ski Rental (Äkäslompolo)	moderate	year-round
5	Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas	budget	year-round

FAQ

Is there a supermarket in Ylläs?

Yes, K-Market Jounin Kauppa in Äkäslompolo (the largest, with an Alko, pharmacy and fuel) and K-Market Eelin Kauppa in Ylläsjärvi, open daily. There is no S-market in either village.

Where can I rent skis or bikes in Ylläs?

At both resort bases: HILL Ski Rent by the gondola on the Ylläsjärvi side and Y1 Ski Rental on the Äkäslompolo side, covering skis, snowboards and fatbikes plus servicing.

Where can I buy Lappish souvenirs and handicrafts?

The Kellokas visitor centre shop has maps and local products; Jounin Kauppa has a Lapland-products department; and Ylläspuoti near Lake Ylläsjärvi specialises in handicrafts and souvenirs.

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Read the full Ylläs travel guide: getting there, where to stay, and what to do by season.

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