Äkäslompolo
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Äkäslompolo (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈækæsˌlompolo]) is a village in the municipality of Kolari in Finland's Lapland region. It is situated next to a lake of the same name, north-east of the town of Kolari. Äkäslompolo had 587 inhabitants on December 31, 2022.[1][2]
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.[3] In summer Äkäslompolo is popular among hikers, anglers, canoeists, and other outdoor enthusiasts. There are several hotels and many holiday homes in the area.
See also
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[edit]- ^ Municipality website: Väestökehitys osa-alueittain(finn.)
- ^ "Äkäslompolo in Kolari (Lapland)". Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ Ylläs ski resort data, Ylläs tourist information website
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