Yllasjarvi is one of the southernmost villages in Yllas and is full of culture and history
. The first farm in Yllasjarvi was founded in 1771 and was situated around a lake rich with fish which maintained the community throughout the year. Agriculture started in the area in the 18th century and the first tourists arrived in the area in the 1930's. Tourism rapidly grew as the years went by and helped maintain a lifestyle for the locals of Lapland.