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Looking for a relaxed but exciting ski getaway in Lapland with superb views? Something completely different from the Alps? Then Levi in northern Lapland is certainly worth adding to your list. Book yourself some cosy accommodation in winter wonderland and off you go. We visited Levi in 2022 and 2025. I’m still a fan!

In this blog you can read my ski experiences and Levi’s ski options.

Interested in our other Lapland adventures? Read also my top 5 fantastic things to do, our speedy adventures and top hikes!

Slopes & lifts

Levi is Lapland’s most popular ski resort. For good reason. It hosts the renowned Levi World Cup. And beyond the competition, the resort offers a welcoming 38 km of slopes serviced by 27 lifts. The terrain is geared mostly toward beginner and intermediate skiers.

So don’t expect many steep black runs. Skiing here is all about relaxed, easy-going cruising.

There are a lot of blue and red slopes. The red slopes are generally easier than the ones in the Alps. The blue slopes, mainly at the south slope, are wide and scenic. They offer wonderfully smooth and pleasant ski experiences.

Levi also has dedicated areas for freeskiing and children. There is also a ski school with professional ski instructors.

Some lifts are beautifully scenic, like the Levi Express and the fast-moving Gondola2000 cabins. Others are T-bars or poma lifts, which can sometimes feel like more of a hassle.

On the Front slopes, the brand-new Glacier Express chairlift now provides quick access to the transition route connecting to other skiing areas. And the Gondolo2000 cabins runs with convenient speed

A big plus is the lack of long queues at most of the lifts. We visited two times in the peak season. Even then, we only waited a bit at the south slopes, the starting point for ski schools. And at the Gondola2000, which is the main scenic lift ‘halfway’ taking you further up.

We had excellent ski conditions during our stay: fresh snow and mostly clear skies.

Overall, skiing here is comfortable and fun, with well-maintained slopes.

It may be small, but that’s part of its appeal. Especially for teenagers, who can find their way around very quickly.

We always started our day at the front slopes. This gives access to the full ski area. It is ideal for combining all types of pistes.

You need about a day, a day and a half to do all slopes, if they are all open. Even on pleasant days, the weather can change rapidly. Some mornings, the Gondola2000 was closed because of the windy weather. There is an information board at the entrance of the Levi Express. It indicates which slopes are open. However, it’s better to check the up-to-date slope and lift information online. Depending on your destination, you can take a ski bus to other starting points. Alternatively, you may stick to the front slopes.

Levi is one of Finland’s best spots for cross-country skiing. It has a wide and well-maintained network of ski tracks. I tried a short loop in 2025, if you want some more information on this, check it out here.

The view

Skiing in Levi truly feels like skiing in a winter wonderland. You won’t find towering peaks here. This landscape is completely different from the Alps.

And it has its own atmosphere, its own charm, and for me, everything felt more relaxed.

The views? Absolutely stunning.

My favorite? This route over the fell indicated ‘by the green dashed line’.

It’s a connecting route between various slopes. It gets you back to Levi center (or the South slopes), in particular if the weather turns bad suddenly.

And yes, it’s nearly flat and super easy.

But wow, this route has some advantage: it offers you a sublime view over the landscape.

Make sure you get there on a clear day around sunset. You get snowy forests and frosted lakes for miles and miles bathed in a golden-red glow. It’s simply magnificent.

You can also hike over the fell. It’s a short snowshoe hike, which also allows you to enjoy this winter scenery.

Ski passes and rental

Rental material and service in Levi are excellent.

There are a couple of rental shops. We went for the most practical and easiest solution: we rented at Zero Point at the front slopes. Excellent gear and friendly service. We took the standard rental package (skis, boots and poles) and one superior one. You can find the rental prices online. We booked upfront online. that didn’t seemed necessary, they have a lot of stock, even in the high season.

Just check with your accommodation whether there is an option to stock your material overnight. There are some lockers at Zero Point but these are pretty costly. Our accommodation offered a ski storage in a building in front of the slopes, which was perfect. If your accommodation is a few miles from the slopes, it becomes difficult. Without a car, it’s a big hassle to always take your gear along.

Ski passes do not come cheap. The price depends upon the number of days you want to ski. You can check the prices for the season online.

Be careful with what you choose. A ski pass for 5 days allows you to ski for 5 consecutive days. A 5/7 one means you can choose 5 out of 7 days. So this gives you a bit more flexibility in case of for example weather changes.

Some accommodation offer ski passes for free. This is a huge advantage. When we booked our apartment in 2025, 2 ski passes were included. To be used at your convenience. So check this out when you book!

During our first visit, we took a ski pass for our full stay. The children wanted to go skiing daily. But we had the impression most people don’t do that. They ski some days and book the husky or reindeer safaris on alternative days.

We mostly combined both. The safaris only take a couple of hours, mostly in the morning or the afternoon. so then you still have plenty of time to go for a ski trip on the same day.

Clothing

During our trip (end of February) we used the same ski outfit as that for skiing in the Alps. But apparently, as locals told us, we visited when it was ‘not so cold’. Well, if you are of the opinion -11 degrees Celsius is not ‘so cold’ …

Temperatures can easily drop to -25 degrees Celsius … . If it’s also windy then, well, it’s freezing cold. So it’s necessary to dress appropriately.

We took along a lot of warm stuff. Merino wool shirts, fleece pullovers, down jackets, wool socks, decent gloves, a fleece beanie and a tube scarf.

Just make sure you have sufficient layers. Levi Tourist Office offers useful clothing advice for freezing weather. And if you don’t have your own winter clothing, you can buy or even rent it in Levi.

Further information

All information on Levi Ski is neatly bundled on a separate website and related app. They provide all information on ski passes, rentals, slopes, … and a detailed slope map.