Levi’s Autumn
Lapland’s autumn colors, or ruska, are truly iconic. The vibrant fall foliage is breathtaking, and from the end of August, the Northern Lights often appear as well! During ruska season, you can enjoy a self-guided holiday or partake in a rich variety of events and cultural offerings, such as the Levi Ruskamaraton, guided tours, museums, and art galleries. Head out into nature to admire the colorful scenery by hiking or biking.
Autumn Activities:
Autumn Colors “ruska”
Northern Lights
Golf
Hiking
Biking
Canoeing and Ferry Cruises
Downhill & Cross-Country Skiing
Lapland’s Autumn Colors
The ruska season in Levi is at its peak in September and usually lasts into October, until the leaves fall from the trees. September brings fresh outdoor days, with daytime temperatures ranging from around 5 to 15 degrees Celsius.
Northern Lights in Autumn
Autumn in Lapland is not only a season of vibrant fall colors but also an active time for the Northern Lights! You can start enjoying the enchanting Northern Lights in Levi as early as late August, once the nights grow dark. Autumn is ideal for viewing the Northern Lights, as the ground is dark and there’s minimal ambient light interference. Plus, the Northern Lights are more frequent in autumn than in winter!
Autumn Golf in Levi
The ruska season is also the most popular time for golfing in Levi. At the stunning Levi Golf course, built around Lake Taalojärvi, you can enjoy rounds of golf amid breathtaking Arctic fell landscapes!
Hiking
The ruska season in Levi is the perfect time for hiking and trekking! There are routes for everyone, from short walks to longer hikes.
Trails in Levi’s Beautiful Fell Landscapes:
- Ice Age Trail / Geological Trail at the Levi fell – 10,3 km
- Peak Trail Levi, Levi fell – 500m
- Päiviö´s Path – the Trail of the Great Shaman, Levi – 1 km
- Hiking route around Levi – Life of the Past Trail – 17,8 km
- Rykimäpolku trail, Kätkätunturi fell, Levi – 13,8 km
- Hiking trail around Kätkä – and Pyhä fell, Levi – 22,7 km
Biking
In Levi, you can enjoy mountain biking through stunning landscapes year-round, with the most diverse options available during the summer and autumn seasons. The beautiful autumn colors create an unforgettable biking experience.
Hotel Levi Panorama offers Bike Friendly accommodations. Our hotel provides indoor bike storage, a bike wash station, and a self-service laundry.
Canoeing and Ferry Cruises
Canoeing and ferry cruises provide a unique perspective on the water and its surrounding wildlife. Levi’s autumn landscapes look breathtaking from the water.
Downhill & Cross-Country Skiing
Levi’s cross-country and downhill skiing season typically kicks off in the first week of October! On the Front Slopes, you can ski on groomed slopes, parks, and moguls. At the same time, the Draivi area opens a free preserved-snow trail.
Check the status and opening hours of Levi’s slopes.
You can easily purchase lift tickets for Levi’s slopes online.
