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Iso-Syote Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Finland’s longest Snowpark
  • SnowLand for families
  • Trips to meet Santa

Great for

  • Freeriding
  • Families
  • Cross country

Ski Holidays in Iso-Syote

Surrounded by the stunning Syöte natural park with frozen lakes, snow-covered pines and activities like reindeer sleigh rides, this is a super place to ski if you want to a real winter wonderland experience. Iso Syöte is Finland’s southernmost fell and with the Syotekeskus and Iso Syote Fell ski areas joined in recent years, you can enjoy around 20km of highly acclaimed skiing.

  • Flight Time
  • 3.5 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Kittilä, Kuusamo
  • Rovaniemi
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 2 hour
  • Language
  • Finnish
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Iso-Syote Stats

Top Altitude
432m
Bottom Altitude
238m
Resort Altitude
238m
Total Piste
20km
Longest Run
1km
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
192m
Skiable Vertical
192m
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No
Location
Finland
Established
1957
Downhill
20km
Lift Pass
121€ (adult 6 day)

Iso Syote is Finland’s southernmost Fell at about 150km south of the Arctic Circle. In terms of getting here, Kuusamo is the nearest airport at 100km away, which is about a one hour transfer to the resort. The next nearest airports are Oulu (140km) and Rovaniemi (160km). If you are travelling by rail, the nearest train station is Oulu which has a bus connection to the resort.

Day trips to Rovaniemi are possible if you want to visit Lapland’s capital – visit Santa’s village and even meet him, the elves and his reindeer. You can also visit the Arctic Zoo where you’ll meet polar bears, wolves and deer.

There is the SnowWorld daycare centre for children near the main slopes, where little ones can learn to ski and meet live reindeer under the care of professional nannies. Hippula is another indoor childcare centre.

The nearest airport to Iso-Syote is Kuusamo at ? km or about 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

What's the ski area like in Iso-Syote?

The 2 ski areas (Syotekeskus and Iso Syote Fell) were joined in 1994 to make this one of the biggest ski centres in the country.

15 pistes and trails means approximately 12km of runs. The longest run is over 1.2km.

Beginner Slopes

5runs33%

Intermediate Skiing

6runs40%

Advance & Expert Piste

4runs26%

Snowboarding Trails

20km100%

What is Iso-Syote like for Beginner skiers?

SnowLand consists of 2 family trails with free lift access, served by a magic carpet, button lift and rope tow. The trails are lovely and wide for those setting out on their skiing career. You can sledge here and play in the playground and snow castle... and there’s usually a BBQ for hungry tummies. There are also 2 lovely long, wide runs for beginners.

What is Iso-Syote like for Intermediate skiers?

The mountain has 33% intermediate slopes , the more challenging slopes are on the back area.

What is Iso-Syote like for Advanced skiers?

40% advanced slopes and 26% for experts, with a mogul field and 3 long black runs. Trails that zig zag through the forest. There is no night skiing.

What is Iso-Syote like for snowboarding?

The snow park is the longest in the country, with 3 separate runs for beginners, intermediates and experts. The Jib Park is super for honing those freestyle skills with big and small obstacles

What is Iso-Syote like for off-piste skiing?

You’ll find freeride trails for experienced skiers.

What is Iso-Syote like for cross country skiing?

There are 120km of cross-country trails.

Iso-Syote Restaurants

We love the pizzas at Pärjänkievari (the steaks are super too). Club Legenda has something for adults and kids in the evenings with past seasons seeing events like candy bingo.

Where to eat in Iso-Syote and on the mountain

Panorama The Panorama restaurant of Hotel Iso Syöte is known for high quality dining. While enjoying your meal, you can admire the breath-taking view from the hilltop to all directions over the surrounding snow covered forests and valleys. A large choice of food available is in the breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, or you can try local delicacies from the à la carte menu, for lunch or dinner. To complete your meal, there is a wide range of rich and tasteful wines to choose from.

Ski Restaurant Romekievari Hotel Iso-Syote’s Romekievari has a lovely selection of after ski drinks, snacks and light meals for you to get stuck into! We love their fondue nights, where you can have your pick of cheese or reindeer meat with all the traditional trimmings. Afterwards, you can curl up with coffee and cocoa in front of the restaurant’s cosy fireplace.

Iso-Syote Après Ski

The Panorama restaurant in Hotel Iso Syote is one of the most popular eateries in the resort, with high quality dishes accompanied by amazing views of the surroundings. It’s attached to the Panorama Bar where you can enjoy live music and a disco that stays open into the early hours. The Snapsibaari shot bar has a DJ and regular theme and karaoke nights and is open Fridays and Saturdays in the winter season.

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Iso-Syote Activites for Non-skiers

Snowmobile safaris depart from most hotels and offer a breathtaking ride through the pine forests. You can also take a husky or reindeer sleigh ride through the surroundings.

Arktikum About 2 hours from Iso-Syote is Rovaniemi, where you’ll find the fantastic Arktikum. The attraction consists of a museum where you can view exhibits on Lapland’s natural and cultural history. There’s also an arctic science centre here where you can learn all about climate change and the geology of this fascinating part of the world.

Metsäkyly Forest Retreat • 165km from Iso-Syote, Metsäkyly sits on the shore of Lake Sieri. Here you can indulge in a wellness program consisting of Finnish sauna, beauty treatments and a splash in the ice pool! Relaxing in the Jacuzzi a hit with most too, while many also come to try the lovely meals and wander through the surrounding forest.

Santa Park Visitors to Iso-Syote can reach the Santa Park at Rovaniemi in about 2.5 hours. The attraction has a brilliant kitchen where you can cook up a winning batch of gingerbread, an Elf School and a fantastic ice gallery. There’s also a sleigh ride, giant snow globe and the world’s only underground Arctic Circle crossing. Be sure to meet Santa here too and have a play in the Angry Birds park!

Joulukka 2.5 hours’ drive from Iso-Syote is Lapland’s capital, Rovaniemi – Joulukka will pick you up here before transporting you out into the surrounding wilderness. You’ll arrive at Santa’s woodland grotto, where you have the choice of some fantastically festive programs. Particular favourite activities include training to be Santa’s helper, making Christmas decorations and meeting Santa Claus himself.

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Best Time to Visit Iso-Syote

The direction which the various Iso-Syote slopes face can make or break your ski holiday. To guarantee good snow conditions, choose a resort with piste which face the right way for the time of year you're travelling.

In the coldest winter months of January and February pick a resort with sunny south facing slopes, so your days on the snow doesn't feel like a polar expedition. Conversely, in the warmest spring skiing months of March and especially April, a resort with cool and shady north facing trails will ensure you're not riding on slush, but benefitting from best late season snow. The best destinations have areas which face in all directions so that you're guaranteed terrific conditions whatever the weather.

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Iso-Syote Snow Conditions

Average snow depths in Iso-Syote are 33cm to 45cm in January, 37cm to 49cm in February, 51cm to 60cm in March and 53cm to 60cm in April. Read our detailed Iso-Syote snow history for more details.

  • Top Depth Base Depth
  • 32 cm DECEMBER 20 cm
  • 45 cm JANUARY 33 cm
  • 49 cm FEBRUARY 37 cm
  • 60 cm MARCH 51 cm
  • 60 cm APRIL 53 cm

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Ski Accommodation in Iso-Syote

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How much is a ski pass in Iso-Syote

Maximum and minimum adult Iso-Syote lift pass prices ranged from £102 to £? for 6 days access to the Iso-Syote ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Iso-Syote holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

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Getting to Iso-Syote

Most of our ski holidays to Iso-Syote packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Iso-Syote from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Iso-Syote from the UK?

Flights from London take about 3.5 hours to Kittilä, Kuusamo, Rovaniemi. This table shows approximate transfer times to Iso-Syote from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Kuusamo ? km 1 hour 30 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Iso-Syote from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest Finland / Lapland train station to Iso-Syote?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Iso-Syote transfers.

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Going to Iso-Syote under your own steam

For independant travel to Finland / Lapland, compare accommodation only with Iso-Syote self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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