Credits: Visit Levi
With 45 days of never-setting sun, Levi is a great place to spend your summer holiday and enjoy the magic of the midnight sun.
The easiest way to get to Levi is to fly from Helsinki to Kittilä and take a shuttle bus to Levi vacation centre, which takes only 15 minutes. Whether you’re looking for an eventful summer or the tranquillity of the arctic wilderness, you’ve come to the right place.
Levi is a great place to adventure on two wheels. Levi Bike Park offers downhill biking trails for everyone from beginners to experts. You can get all the equipment you need at the rental service, and they also offer guided courses.
Levi also has a great network of trails for mountain biking, which you can do at any time of the day, thanks to the white nights of summer in Lapland. There are several places where you can rent a bike in Levi, and you can even book a guided biking tour. One option is to try the bike route that takes you from Levi to Ylläs, winding through the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
For fans of golf, try Finland’s northernmost golf course, where you can play around the clock during the summer months. Or, if animals are more your fancy, you can take a horse ride or visit a husky kennel. Plus, reindeer wander freely in the forests in the summer, so you might spot one on a hike.
Santa’s Cabin, featured in the Christmas Story movie, is one of the most photographed places in Lapland. Located on top of Levitunturi fell, you can get there by taking the gondola to the top of the fell and making the rest of the journey on foot.
Another great hike from Levi village is towards the Kätkätunturi fell. This two-to-three-hour hike offers breathtaking landscapes and there’s also a nice lean-to that’s perfect for a snack break. Another option is to take the 6-kilometre hike on top of Särkitunturi and back. Read more about the hiking options in the Levi area.
Experience exceptional art and culture, like contemporary classical music and circus, at the Silence Festival, which is usually held in mid-June. For those with the need for speed, visit the Levi Bike & Outdoor Fest in mid-July.
If you’re up for a challenge, sign up for the longest running event at Levi, the Ruskamaraton, which is typically held in September during the autumn foliage season. You don’t have to do a full marathon, as the event also offers a half marathon and even shorter routes. And in September, you can enjoy a night of arts performances and a street flea market in Levi. Check out all events in Levi here. In addition to interesting events, autumn kicks off the Northern lights season, so keep an eye out for the darkening skies.
If you’re into exquisite design, you should visit Design Hotel Levi, where arctic wilderness and Finnish design intertwine. Looking for an accommodation experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen before? Book a night at Boutique Hotel Taivaanvalkeat. Located in Elves Village, just 8 kilometres from Levi, this hotel allows guests to experience tranquillity, warmth, and history.
In a traditional Lapland courtyard 10 kilometres from Levi, you’ll be welcomed as a friend at Loihtua guesthouse. In addition to accommodations and food, Loihtua offers wellness services such as massages, sauna, and yoga.
Levi also offers lots of cosy cabins and log houses to stay in. For a piece of arctic luxury, book a villa from Levi Spirit. Here, you can experience the wilderness of Lapland in comfort and have the chance to book a private chef for an amazing dinner.
For a phenomenal seafood experience, visit King Crab House, where you’ll enjoy delicious King Crab cooked by professionals.
On a sunny day, head to the beach and visit Restaurant Saunabar on the shore of Immeljärvi. Get a drink and an ice cream or rent a SUP-board and head out on the water.
A museum is a rainy day’s saviour. One perfect spot is Särestöniemi Art Museum, which is dedicated to painter Reidar Särestöniemi. The museum is open year-round, from Tuesday to Saturday.