Levi’s Winter
Levi’s downhill and cross-country skiing season typically opens in the first week of October and continues until mid-May. With over seven months of skiing, you’ll experience varied snow conditions throughout the season. Levi’s winter offers more than just skiing; you can also enjoy dog sledding, winter biking, and snowmobiling.
Winter Activities:
Polar night and Northern Lights
Downhill skiing & cross-country skiing
Winter biking
Snowshoeing and winter walking trails
Husky safaris & reindeer experiences
Snowmobiling
Ice karting
Ice swimming
Christmas, New Year’s & winter holidays
Polar Night and Northern Lights
Levi’s polar night period begins in the second week of December and lasts until early January. During this time, the sun doesn’t rise at all. Morning, day, and night are dimly lit, but the snow, moonlight, and Northern Lights create beautifully enchanting nights, sometimes filled with vibrant colors.
In Levi, you can see the Northern Lights an average of 111 times per year, with the season lasting from late August until the end of April. During the darkest winter months, the Northern Lights can appear as early as 5 PM, but they often shine their brightest between 8 PM and 1 AM.
Downhill skiing
Levi ski resort is the largest ski resort in Finland in terms of number of visitors. The slopes open depending on the snow conditions in October-November. Hotel Levi Panorama is the only slope hotel where you can jump directly onto the slope!
- The 531 meter high Levi fell
- 43 slopes
- The levels vary from easy to demanding black slopes
See the situation and opening hours of Levi’s slopes.
You can easily buy lift tickets to Levi’s ski slopes in the online store.
Levi is one of the best family skiing destinations in Finland. Levi has 10 children’s slopes and their own South Park Junior terrain park and two children’s play areas: Kids’ Land and Leevilandia. Read more!
Skiers can get around Levi effortlessly even without a car. There are two Ski Buses in the Levi area that operate between the slopes and the largest accommodation areas. Check out the schedules, routes and prices of the Ski Buses.
Cross-Country Skiing
Levi is one of Finland’s most popular cross-country skiing destinations due to its wide range of tracks and beautiful scenery.
- 230 kilometers of maintained track network
- Illuminated tracks allow skiing from morning to night
- The tracks are maintained in the mornings
Winter Biking
Levi provides excellent facilities for biking enthusiasts. There are dedicated winter biking trails, which you can find here.
Hotel Levi Panorama is a Bike Friendly hotel, offering bike storage and washing facilities.
Snowshoeing and Winter Walking Trails
Levi offers beautiful winter walking trails through nature. Walking is also possible without snowshoes on maintained winter trails, with a total of around 20 km of paths. Dogs are welcome to join you on the trails.
Husky Safaris
Dog sledding safaris are available daily in Levi throughout the winter season, with options ranging from a few kilometers to full-day adventures covering several dozen kilometers.
Reindeer
In Levi, you can enjoy encounters with northern animals! Reindeer can be seen in the yard of Hotel K5 Levi during winter.
Guided tours to reindeer farms are available in winter, where you can also take a reindeer sleigh ride to experience the tranquility of nature and Lapland’s traditional mode of transport.
Snowmobiling
A snowmobile ride takes you deep into the wilderness to admire the fell landscapes. In Levi, you’ll find several snowmobile rental services, as well as guided snowmobile tours.
Ice Karting
Experience the thrill of driving on an ice karting track! No driver’s license or prior experience is required, and anyone over 145 cm tall can participate, making this activity suitable for children as well.
Ice Swimming
Refresh yourself in the cool water! Ice swimming spots can be found at Immelkartano, Sammun Tupa, Tonttula’s lakeside sauna, Saunabaari, Aakenuspirtti, and Arctic Sauna World. Some sessions are open to all, while others require advance booking.
Book a Guided Winter Tour
Go on a husky safari, snowmobile adventure, or Northern Lights excursion. Book online now!
Christmas
The Christmas program in Levi includes the Christmas Market, the Declaration of Christmas Peace, guided Christmas tours, events, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and much more!
You can meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in Levi. Reserve your spot here.
New Year’s Eve
Levi’s New Year’s celebrations bring a fantastic atmosphere. The sky fills with fireworks, and the festivities continue through night.
Winter Holiday
During the winter holiday weeks, Levi is bustling with cheerful slope events that bring joy and unforgettable experiences for everyone.
