Pallas
Purity and Silence
Location & Light
Relative to Capital & Season
thumb_up Best For
- ✓ Quiet seekers
- ✓ Pure nature lovers
- ✓ Back-country skiers
thumb_down Not For
- ✗ Shopping & fine dining
- ✗ Large groups looking for variety
- ✗ Families needing kids' clubs
Winter Overview
Winter Highlights
Expert Note Slopes have no lights. In Dec/Jan, skiing is limited to a few hours of twilight.
Accommodation Zones
Year-Round Availability
Log-built classic at the foot of the fell. Direct access to everything.
20 min drive away. more private self-catering options.
Expert Stays
Lapland Hotels Pallas
Historical heart of the region built in 1948; retains functionalist charm and rich breakfast.
Jeris Lakeside Resort
Serene lakeside setting in Muonio featuring the Arctic Sauna World.
Lapland Old School (Muonio)
Boutique option in a renovated school building with cozy personal atmosphere.
Instagrammable Photo Spots
Pallas's Most Iconic Frames
Pallas Hotel
The 1940s functionalist architecture against the round fells.
Right at the Pallas ski resort base.
Taivaskero (Olympic Flame)
The ruins/memorial on top of the fell where the Olympic flame was lit.
A steep, windy hike/skin up the main fell. Only for fit travelers.
Reindeer Paddock
Often reindeer hang out right near the hotel parking lot.
Keep your eyes open near the tree line.
Arctic Etiquette & Respect
Valuing Silence
In Lapland, silence is not awkward; it is high respect. When hiking or in public, avoid loud music or shouting.
Personal Bubble
Finns value personal space. Maintain a comfortable 1.5m distance from others in public spaces.
Reindeer Rights
Reindeer always have the right of way. Never approach them closely in the wild; they are working animals owned by locals.
Practical Info
Getting There
Supermarkets
Dining
Expert Eats
Hirsiravintola
Located in Pallas Hotel; features a breakfast buffet with local fish and hive honey.
Romanssikahvio
Legendary slope-side café known for donuts and cocoa.
Related Guides
Emergency Help
Universal Emergency Number: 112