Ski resorts in Lapland (Finland)
5 ski resorts in Lapland (Finland), with top elevations from 483 to 718 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in Lapland
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ylläs | 200 m | 718 m | 518 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
| Pyhä | 155 m | 540 m | 385 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
| Levi | 200 m | 531 m | 331 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
| Ruka | 205 m | 492 m | 287 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
| Saariselkä | 240 m | 483 m | 243 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Lapland
Which ski resorts are there in Lapland?
This page compares 5 ski resorts in Lapland, spread across these areas: Lapland. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
Which is the highest ski resort in Lapland?
The highest point in Lapland is at Ylläs: 718 m, in Lapland. Next comes Pyhä (540 m). This comparison covers every resort on this page, because we have the elevation of all of them.
Which ski resort has the biggest vertical drop in Lapland?
Ylläs: 518 m between its base (200 m) and its summit (718 m). The vertical drop is the difference between the two elevations, not the length of any single run.
When do the ski resorts in Lapland open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 5 resorts in Lapland with a calculated window open between October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026, and close between May 3, 2027 and May 10, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in Lapland?
5 of the 5 resorts in Lapland on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.