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Äkäslompolo paddling

—•Kayaking Routes

2.6 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Äkäslompolon melonta+

Description

For trail-specific planning and the official listing for this paddling line, start from the Äkäslompolon melonta page on Luontoon.fi. Äkäslompolo paddling is a short lake loop on Äkäslompolojärvi in Kolari, Lapland: about 2.6 km as one circuit suited to kayaks, canoes, and SUP boards on calm water, with open views toward the Ylläs fells. Ylläs.fi describes the wider Ylläs–Kolari area as a place where ring trips on tunturi lakes work well because you can return to the same shore without a shuttle. Along the way, the village shore mixes easy landings with places worth a pause. About 1.4 km into the circuit you pass Äkäslompolon uimaranta, a swimming beach on the lake, and a little farther on, Äkäslompolon lintutorni gives a raised view over the reedbeds and water—handy for birdwatching between strokes. Near the Äkäshotelli shore, Lapland Hotels Äkäshotelli/Pirtukirkko sits close to the water with services for visitors staying in the area. Toward the western shore, Seidan savusauna and Yöpuun rantasauna sit by the water for sauna-goers who combine paddling with an evening heat. The Äkäsjoki river system is a separate, longer story: Ylläs.fi highlights Äkäsjoki as one of the most popular moving-water venues in the region, with mixed rapids and quieter pools, and Napapiirinseikkailija’s Äkäsjoki canoeing write-up describes landing at Jounin Kauppa beach after a downriver run—useful context for how village beaches tie into river trips, not for the short lake loop itself. If you want a guided moving-water day on Äkäsjoki with instruction and a set duration, Destination Lapland advertises a half-day programme with group sizes and pricing on its booking pages.

Length & route

The route is about 2.6 km as one continuous lake loop. In calm conditions that is typically an easy hour on the water; allow more time if you explore bays, stop at Äkäslompolon uimaranta or Äkäslompolon lintutorni, or wait out wind on the open lake.

Getting there

Put in from the Äkäslompolo village shore where local maps and businesses cluster near Jounin Kauppa and Sannanrannantie—Napapiirinseikkailija’s Äkäsjoki trip description treats Jounin Kauppa beach as a natural village landing after river paddling, which matches how day visitors often reach the water in Äkäslompolo. Check Luontoon.fi for any updates to recommended access points for this paddling line.

Good to know

Early summer often brings the highest water on rivers across the Ylläs area; lake paddling stays practical whenever the water is open, but wind on open water always deserves respect. The Äkäsjoki programmes described by Destination Lapland require swimming ability and suitable clothing; that applies to guided river days rather than this short lake loop, but the same safety mindset—life jacket, shore plan—suits any paddle here.

Where to rent kayaks

Lapland Safaris’ rental desk on the Äkäslompolo side lists summer water gear including SUP boards, kayaks, and canoes alongside bikes and camping equipment—check current models and booking rules on their Ylläs.fi rental page before you travel. Regional operators such as Ylläs Experiences and Sport Corner Ylläs also advertise kayak, canoe, and SUP hire around Ylläs; compare pickup location and day rates to match your Äkäslompolo start point.

Guided tours & Experiences

Destination Lapland runs guided Äkäsjoki trips (about four hours, roughly 10–12 km on the programme page) with group size limits and per-person pricing—swimming ability required. That is a river journey, not this lake loop, but it is the clearest published guided option in the immediate Ylläs–Kolari paddling cluster.

Managed by

Kolari

Official Maintenance

+358 40 550 2424

Trail info

Either direction around the lake loop; pick the side that keeps wind and waves most comfortable.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Kayak / Canoe

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2.6 km

Distance

About 1 hour in calm conditions for the full loop; longer with stops or in wind.

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Lake Paddling

Water type

Location

67.60656°N, 24.15689°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

KolariCity

ÄkäslompoloVillage

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Kolari, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.

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