Levi, Finland
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Levi is a fell located in Finnish Lapland, and the largest ski resort in Finland.[1] The resort is located in the village of Sirkka, Kittilä municipality and is served by Kittilä Airport and Kolari railway station. At a latitude of 67.8° north, it is located approximately Script error: No such module "convert". north of the Arctic Circle.
The peak of the Levi fell is at an elevation of Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level. There are 43 ski slopes (17 of which are floodlit) and 27 ski lifts in Levi. Ascending the fell are 2 gondolas, 1 chairlift, 14 T-bar lifts, 5 stick lifts, 4 rope tows, and 1 magic carpet ski lift for children. Levi is one of two locations of gondola lifts in Finland, and has been chosen as the best domestic skiing resort in Finland four times.[2]
Levi is an early stop on the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup circuit, hosting slaloms in mid-November,[1] though the races in 2019 were held slightly later (November 23–24). With snowmaking, the climate provides a reliable early-season technical venue in Europe, prior to the late autumn events in North America. Uniquely, the winner of the women's slalom event is awarded a reindeer, though to date none of the winners have taken it away; the prize reindeer continue living on a nearby farm.[3]
The slopes in Levi are mostly suitable for beginners or intermediates, but there are also three black slopes for experts. The highest vertical drop is Script error: No such module "convert". and the longest slope is Script error: No such module "convert". in length. The longest ski lift is about Script error: No such module "convert". long. Levi has one superpipe, one halfpipe, two streets, two snow parks, 10 free children's slopes and seven slope restaurants.
The skiing and snowboarding season in Levi is fairly long, often lasting from October to mid-May. The ski school provides instruction in downhill skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing and cross-country skiing. Cross-country skiers have illuminated ski tracks and snow that lingers well into the spring. There are Script error: No such module "convert". of cross-country skiing tracks and Script error: No such module "convert". of snowmobiling tracks in Levi.
The resort's latitude, north of the Arctic Circle, usually guarantees generous snow cover and sub-freezing temperatures (< Script error: No such module "convert".) throughout winter. It also allows for excellent chances of observing the Northern Lights. Although very popular in winter, Levi is very quiet in the summertime, yet still a good base location for exploring the surrounding areas.
At Script error: No such module "convert". from the centre of Levi is Luvattumaa, Levi Ice Hotel & Ice Gallery; Script error: No such module "convert". from Levi is the Snow Village Lainio, where one can view snow and ice buildings, eat in an ice restaurant (in Lainio), or experience a night's sleep in an ice room.
Family Areas
Next to the Front Slopes (Zero Point) is a children's recreational area, Kids' Land, that features a pome lift that's accessible with a valid ski pass and serves the beginner-level ski slopes. There is also a dedicated children’s sledding hill. Within Kids' Land, a Lappish kota (goahti) or teepee, offers a sheltered space with a fireplace, where visitors may bring food for grilling. As well as Kids' Land there is Leevilandia, located at the South Slopes adjacent to the South Point building. Leevilandia is a designated snow play area for families and beginner skiers. The area features two covered magic carpet lifts and a traditional pome lift. Recreational activities include sledding and snow tubing. Guided weekly programs offer games and competitions, and there's a campfire spot for toasting marshmallows and grilling sausages. Away from the slopes, Leevi's Playground provides an indoor space for play and dining. Access Leevilandia by a frequent-service ski bus between Levi Center and the South Slopes; the Leevilandia area ticket includes ski bus transportation.
Gallery
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Cottages in Levi CenterScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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Zero PointScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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Reindeer on Levi fell in 2011Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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Gondola in January 2023Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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View at dusk looking over the snowy ski town of Levi
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Snowy Levi street at night
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See also
References
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External links
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- Script error: No such module "Official website".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – Official website
- Levi Finland – Information on the area and resort
- Snow Village.fi – Lainio Snow Village
- Levi Finland – Airlines and Destinations visits Levi Finland