WinterOct–May
Downhill skiing
Levi has 44 slopes and 26 lifts. The season usually runs from October to May.
Things to do in Levi and Ylläs
Our suggestions through the year. Activities are booked directly with the companies that run them.
Levi
Winter230 km
Cross-country skiing
Around 230 km of groomed tracks, with 28 km lit in the dark months.
WinterAug–Apr
Northern lights
Seen on around 111 nights a year in Levi, from August to April, most often between 20:00 and 01:00. Walk a few minutes away from outdoor lights.
WinterGuided
Husky safaris
Kennels near Levi run safaris from short tasters to full days of 30 to 40 km. Book directly with the provider.
Snowshoeing
Winter20 km
Snowshoeing
Around 20 km of winter walking routes in Levi. A quiet way into the forest without skis.
SummerMarked trails
Hiking
Marked trails start from the village and lead up the fell and into the surrounding forest.
SummerWaterside
Canoeing and river trips
Paddle or take a ferry cruise on the rivers and lakes around Levi.
SummerLate May–mid-July
Midnight sun
In Kittilä the sun stays above the horizon from late May to mid-July. Midnight walks are light all the way.
AutumnSeptember
Autumn colours
Ruska turns the fells red and gold, usually in September. A quiet time for hiking and berry picking.
Ylläs
Winter300 km
Cross-country skiing in Ylläs
About 300 km of tracks, more than 30 km lit. The classic loop around Yllästunturi is about 30 km.
Winter62 slopes
Downhill skiing in Ylläs
62 slopes and a vertical drop of up to 464 m. The longest runs from the summit are about 3 km.
SummerHiking
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Finland's most visited national park, with the 50 km Hetta–Pallas trail and short loops near Äkäslompolo.
Ruska in Ylläs
AutumnSeptember
Ruska in Ylläs
Autumn colours peak between the first and third weeks of September.
Photos: Janosch Jost, Jack Swords, Jouni Rajala, Hendrik Morkel, Huy Vu, Lucas Marcomini, Markus Wagner, Kylli Kittus / Unsplash