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Holidays in Levi

Finnish Lapland's biggest ski resort, with husky rides, reindeer farms and Santa in the forest at Christmas. Here's what Levi is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.

BEST FOR⛷️ Skiing, 🧗 Adventure, 🥾 Nature & hiking
NIGHTS AWAY4 to 7
BUDGET£££
BEST MONTHSDec–Mar
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Levi at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
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TIME DIFFERENCE
2 HRS AHEAD OF THE UK
CURRENCY
EURO (€)
ENTRY
NO VISA FOR SHORT STAYS
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 230V

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When to go

  1. JANSnow, lights, best time to go
  2. FEBSnow, lights, best time to go
  3. MARSnow, sunnier, best time to go
  4. APRSpring snow, a good time to go
  5. MAYThaw, quieter
  6. JUNMidnight sun, a good time to go
  7. JULMidnight sun, a good time to go
  8. AUGSummer, a good time to go
  9. SEPAutumn colours, a good time to go
  10. OCTBefore the snow, quieter
  11. NOVChristmas starts, a good time to go
  12. DECChristmas, busy, best time to go

December is the magical, busiest and dearest time for a Santa trip, with snow almost certain. January to March is quieter and colder, with longer days for skiing and good odds of the northern lights. Summer has the midnight sun and hiking.

Things to do with the family

TOUR

Meet Santa

Lapland trips from the UK usually include a sleigh ride through the forest to meet Santa in a log cabin.

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Husky safari

Ride through snowy forest behind a team of excited dogs, or drive your own sled with an older child.

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Reindeer farm

Meet the herders, feed the reindeer and take a gentle sleigh ride.

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Skiing at Levi

Over 40 slopes with gentle runs for beginners and a ski school with lessons in English.

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Lainio Snow Village

A village of rooms and sculptures carved from snow and ice, rebuilt every winter, about 30 minutes away.

TOUR

Northern lights

Snowmobile sleds and minibus tours take you away from the resort lights to look for the aurora.

Levi: common questions

Is Levi good for a family holiday?

Yes. It's compact, with hotels, slopes and activities close together, and tour companies lend thermal suits and boots.

Levi or Rovaniemi for a Santa trip?

Rovaniemi has Santa Claus Village and is a city. Levi is a ski resort in the countryside, with more snow sports and a quieter, more remote feel.

How many nights do you need?

Four nights covers a Santa visit, huskies and reindeer. Stay a week to add skiing.

How cold does it get?

Usually -10°C to -25°C in December and January. Layers, thermals, a hat and mittens are essential.

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