Levi Finland is a resort town in the Lapland of Finland. Located in a beautiful fell or a high-altitude barren landscape, it is the largest skiing area of Finland, and also one of the most prominent ones in Europe. The fell is 531 meters high. The slopes you will find here are best for beginners and intermediate skiers, but there are at least three slopes that are good for advanced skiers as well. In total, you will find 43 slopes here. Several vertical drops make it challenging for those who want to take on the elements. There is night skiing too at 17 of the 45 pistes, covering an area of 43.6 kilometers.

There are skiing schools and instructors for those who are looking for beginner or advanced lessons. You can take lessons on downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and other technical aspects. One-on-one lessons are also available for those who want extra attention.

The Skiing Infrastructure at Levi Finland

Gondolas, chairlifts, T-bar lifts, and rope tows take the skiers and tourists to the skiing fields. There is a magic carpet for the kids as well. There are restaurants, bars, equipment rental shops, and even a spa. So you will have plenty to do and ways to entertain yourself after your skiing experience here. The facilities and infrastructure is excellent. All this makes Levi Finland a top tourist and skiing destination.

The skiing season and weather are perfect too. It is a long season from October to the middle of May. You will get a lot of snow as the resort is inside the Arctic Circle. Elsewhere in Europe, you will rarely find such a long season anywhere.

Levi Activities

Levi Finland is undoubtedly fantastic for skiing, which is why the resort has been ranked as the country’s top skiing destination several times. But you will find many other activities here, which makes it a more interesting destination that most other skiing resorts of Europe.

Go on a reindeer safari, explore the country on a dog sled, snowmobiling, try horseback riding, or moonlight trekking. You will also find many frozen lakes and rivers close to Levi. Walk on them, or better, make a hole in the ice and try ice fishing. Many operators also organize fishing trips to Norway where you have the chance to catch the cod fish, crabs, and other marine life.

Visit the village of Santa Claus and his post office. Send a postcard back home with a Santa Claus stamp on it. Learn more about the native Sami people of Lapland.

Where to Stay

You will find resorts, hotels, and cabins at Levi. They have scenic locations and modern amenities to make your stay comfortable in an extreme landscape.
See the map of Finland. Read skiing reviews. You will know why Levi Finland is such a top destination. If you want to experience staying in the Arctic Circle, enjoy its serene landscape, and try skiing, then make your plan to visit Levi today.

Lifts for children

Levi is a safe place for children to try out winter sports. We offer 10 special lifts for children. The bigger lifts are free for children under 6 years who wear a helmet and are accompanied by a skiing adult. With the parent one-day ski lift pass, the parents of small children may take turns skiing and looking after the children. The pleasant pistes of Utsuvaara, Aurinko and South Point (South pistes) are especially popular among families.

Ski resort

• The total lenght of Levi runs – 43,5 km
• The maximum vertical drop – 325 m
• The longest slope – 2550 m
• Total runs – 45
• Work Platforms – 26
• Sunny slopes – 15
• Slopes with artificial snow – 16
• Slopes for children – 10
• Lifts for children – 10
• Park for children
• Superpipe – 1
• Halfpipe – 1
• Trails “Street” – 2
• Cross-country skiing – 230 km
• Length of lit trails – 28 km
• Longest ski on artificial snow – 9 km
• Forest cafes and places to stay – 17

Map of the slopes – http://www.panoraama.com/levi/