Arriving in the ski resort of Levi, Finland was such a contrast to visiting the Alps in the past. In under half an hour, a bus drive from Kittila airport gets you to the resort of Levi. No climbing steep mountains with hair pin bends as the Levi ski resort is on a fell that is just over 500m above sea level – so all the ski runs are tree lined and beautiful.
It’s hard to imagine Levi without snow in winter, the ski season extends from October to May – in early November 2020, 2 of the 27 ski lifts were already open.
Top Tips
Favourite piste
The South Point slopes are ideal for beginners are just a short bus ride from Levi.
Favourite bar
Pannukakkutalo serves delicious pancakes.
Resort Pros
- Long ski season from November to May – with treelined slopes
- Snow sure slopes settle you into what would described as laid-back skiing
- The resort is relaxed and friendly
- Chilled apres ski atmosphere – it’s beautiful, it’s Lapland with Father Christmas, reindeer, husky rides, an ice hotel, glass igloos, snow shoeing, ice fishing, snow mobiles, and the mesmerising Northern Lights
- Plenty to do for non skiers – This is a place where non-skiers come to experience the Winter Wonderland.
- Short airport transfer to resort
- Zero Point slopes at Levi are good for intermediate skiers with a choice of red slopes
- Cross country skiing is very popular and there are loads of trails
Resort Cons
- A downside is the number of T-bar lifts, 14 of the 27 lifts
- It can get cold as it’s just over 100 miles north of the Arctic – so make sure you have warm clothing!
- Eating on the slopes is limited with only 7 restaurants available
Let us know what you think about Levi or any other resorts you have visited.
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