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Here is a detailed map of Levi with street names in Russian and house numbers. You can easily get directions by moving the map in all directions with the mouse or clicking on the arrows in the upper left corner. You can change the scale using the scale with the “+” and “-” icons located on the map on the right. The easiest way to adjust the image size is by rotating the mouse wheel.
What country is the city of Levi in?
Levi is located in Finland. This is a wonderful, beautiful city, with its own history and traditions. Levi coordinates: north latitude and east longitude (show on large map).
Virtual walk
The interactive map of Levi with attractions and other tourist sites is an indispensable assistant in independent travel. For example, in the “Map” mode, the icon of which is in the upper left corner, you can see a city plan, as well as a detailed map of roads with route numbers. You can also see the city's railway stations and airports marked on the map. Nearby you see the “Satellite” button. By turning on satellite mode, you will examine the terrain, and by enlarging the image, you will be able to study the city in great detail (thanks to satellite maps from Google Maps).
Move the “little man” from the lower right corner of the map to any street in the city, and you can take a virtual walk along Levi. Adjust the direction of movement using the arrows that appear in the center of the screen. By turning the mouse wheel, you can zoom in or out of the image.
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Name
The name of the resort comes from the name of Mount Levi (Finnish: Levitunturi), near which it is located. Experts believe that the word “Levi” itself is of Sami origin, but today the etymology of the toponym is unknown.
Geography
The Levi ski resort is located in the village of Sirkka (Finnish: Sirkka) around Mount Levi in the municipality of Kittilä in western Finnish Lapland, 160 km north of the Arctic Circle. The resort is 14 km from the nearest Kittila Airport and 78 km from the nearest railway station in Kolari. The distance from Helsinki in a straight line is 850 km.
Story
Central slope of Levi
Levi in summer
The first real tourism business in the village of Sirka appeared in 1953. Already in the 1950s, tourists from far and near countries came here. In the 1960s, tourism interest in Levi and skiing in the resort increased, as a result of which the municipality of Kittila acquired land on the mountain in 1964.
In the late 1970s, construction of cottages for tourists began.
In 1976, the ski slope company Levin Hissit Oy was founded. At first, after the creation of the company, the ski season in Levi lasted from February to early May.
Kittila Airport opened in 1982, and the following year Levin Hissit Oy built an 800-meter summer toboggan run, attracting a huge number of tourists.
In 1989, Levi Travel Ltd. was created to improve the efficiency of the tourism business. Her competence also included accommodating tourists and booking accommodation.
During the 1992-1993 season. Levi was chosen as the best ski resort in Finland for the first time.
From November 29 to December 2, 2000, the European Slalom Championships were held in Levi. Thanks to the successful organization of the competition, Levi was named the only reserve place during the Alpine Ski World Cup in Aspen, and thus took a permanent place in the FIS calendar in the fall of 2001. This meant that Levy was recognized as equal among more ordinary organizers of global championships.
During the 2001-2002 season. The competition center at the foot of the gondola cable car was completed. Investments in the construction of the complex included the construction of a lift and artificial snow slope on which the world championships will be held, with the services and lighting necessary to show ski competitions on television. This season Levi has become the most important ski center in Finland.
Information
Ordinary cottage in Levi
The height of Mount Levi is 531 meters above sea level. Levi has 48 ski slopes, of which 15 are illuminated, and 26 lifts. Levi is one of only 2 ski resorts in Finland with a gondola cable car.
Most of the ski slopes are suitable for young people, but there are 4 more black slopes for experts. Greater elevation difference - 325 meters. The most endless descent is 2500 meters. The most endless lift is 1636 meters. Levi has one superpipe, one halfpipe, one snow park, 10 children's slopes and 7 restaurants located on the slopes.
The ski season in Levi lasts approximately from mid-October to early June (until the end of April - guaranteed).
Other types of active recreation in Levi include cross-country skiing, snowmobile safaris, cycling, reindeer and dog sled safaris, fishing, walking, rowing, etc. The public length of cross-country skiing trails reaches 230 km; for snowmobiles - 850 km. You can also take a walk on snowshoes or snowmobiles to the nearest Mount Katka (Finnish: Katkatunturi), located to the west of Mount Levi.
In 2009, construction was completed on a full-size golf course located at the northern foot of Mount Levi. During the summer, when the sun does not set, Levi Golf is open all day long.
To accommodate guests in Levi there are 6 hotels, 2 apart-hotels and hundreds of cottages. The total number of beds at the resort in 2009 was 20,000. Kittilä Airport, serving visitors to Levi, is the second largest airport in Finland after Helsinki. Levi has a congress center, 3 supermarkets, a pharmacy and another 10 shops, boutiques, restaurants and snack bars. In September 2010, the largest water park in Lapland with 17 pools was opened at the Levitunturi Hotel.
Levi has been chosen as the best ski resort in Finland 4 times.
40 km from Levi in the town of Lainio, a snow village is built every winter. Here you can spend the night in a snow hotel, visit a cool domed hall with a bar, look at cool sculptures, or even perform a wedding ceremony.
Climate
The following table shows the temperature and precipitation for the year.
Levi (Finland) is a ski resort in the Arctic Circle. This is the best resort in the country with a very developed infrastructure.
Every year, lovers of winter active recreation come here from all over Europe and from Moscow.
Travelers know what they are choosing - this resort has a lot of entertainment and leisure options.
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basic information
Looking at the map of Finland, you can see that the Levi ski resort is located around the mountain of the same name, in the village of Sirkka.
The mountain rises 531 m above sea level.
The resort began to develop in the 50s of the last century; until 1982, 800 km of trails were built here.
How to get to Levi Finland
The nearest airport is Kittil, 14 km away. You can get to Levi by plane or by train, reaching Kolari station (78 km from the resort). The distance from Helsinki to Levi is 850 km. The flight from here takes only 1.5 hours, and it takes another 15 minutes to get from Kittilä Airport to Levi. 
FINNAIR operates daily flights; during the ski season, flights are carried out several times a day. The airline delivers passengers to Levi from the airport on a special bus.
From the railway station, after the train arrives, a regular bus leaves for Levi. In addition, in Finland it is possible to transport your own car by train.
The resort can also be reached from Rovaniemi, but it will take longer, since the distance between the cities is 170 km. There is no direct route from the airport to your destination. You will have to go to the Rovaniemi bus station, where you can change to a regular bus.
Weather at the resort and the opening of the season
For 7 months, the resort has negative air temperatures, and there is a huge amount of rainfall all year round.
The ski season begins here at the end of October, when 30-50 cm of snow falls here. You can sometimes ski on the slopes of Mount Levi until the beginning of June.
Slopes and tracks
Levi is a real paradise for ski lovers. Looking at the map of the Levi slopes, you can see that there are 43 slopes: 22 red, 18 blue, 1 green, 2 black. There are illuminated slopes.
The total length of the trails is 43.6 km, of which 9 km are green, 13 km are blue, 19 km are red, 3 km are black.
The length of the longest descent is 2.5 km, the maximum height difference is 325 m.
Note: Most of the pistes are aimed at beginner skiers; there are 4 pistes for professionals.
The resort has slalom tracks with a length of 900 km.
Lifts and ski pass
The Levi resort has 28 ski lifts. The newest of them is located at an altitude of 100 m in Liviland. A gondola and chair lift have been operating since the 2018-2018 tourist season. The length of the longest lift is 1636 m.
There are 4 free ski lifts in the city center, aimed at beginners and children.
The cost of a ski pass depends on the season, which is determined by the first day of skiing. You can purchase it online, and it is cheaper to buy a pass for several days at once. The Ski pass service is provided free of charge to children under 6 years old, provided they have a helmet and go to the lift with their parents.
Worth considering: To purchase a ski pass you must have a KeyCard, its cost is 7 euros. The card is personalized, so the ski pass cannot be used by other people. It can be changed or canceled only in case of illness by presenting a medical certificate.
Accommodation
There are many upscale hotels in the town; tourists can also stay in apartments or guest houses. Excellent hotels in Levi (Finland) are located some distance from the city center.
Hotel LeviRoyal Utsuvaara is located 13 km from the city and has its own parking. Guests can book their own sauna.
Break Sokos rooms are decorated in Lapland style and are pet friendly. There is a restaurant and a café-bar on site.
Levi Spirit has 9 guest rooms, each with a private spa tub. Guests can cook their own food or order it for an additional fee.
Hotel Levitunturi has a gym, extensive spa facilities and its own water park with outdoor and indoor pools and a waterslide.
Best Western Hotel Unna & Mannu features Nordic design and each room has a kitchen and sauna.
The Levi Panorama Hotel is located on the mountain itself, with windows facing the ski slopes. Once out, you can go straight to skiing.
Note: When you decide to book an apartment, keep in mind that final cleaning in most cases is not included in the price. You should also take care of a replacement set of linen yourself, or purchase it for an additional fee.
Most hotels, apartments and cottages in Levi (Finland) provide Wi-Fi access to their guests, but some rooms may have poor reception.
Additional services
Useful information about the services provided at the resort can be obtained from the visitor center. They provide maps of the slopes and the entire region, and will also help you make a plan for your stay at the resort, as well as rent skis.
Levi has 230 km of cross-country ski trails, where you can ski until late in the evening.
Vacationers can rent skis and snowshoes and try snow riding with a sail, or on a dog or reindeer sled.
There is a ski school at the resort. At the bottom of the front slope there is a children's playground with a small slide and lifts. A child's stay here is free.
The surroundings of the Levi ski resort (Finland) and the level of snow on the slopes can be viewed on web cameras, the image on which is updated every 5 minutes.
A ski bus runs between the slopes of the resort and large populated areas, the location of which can be viewed on the map in real time.
Reviews from tourists about the ski resort Levi Finland
Reviews about holidays in Levi are mostly positive. The beauty of nature and the opportunity to ride until the end of spring have an impact. The only thing tourists complain about when they go skiing here in winter is the short daylight hours, lasting only 3 hours, as well as strong wind and cold, and sometimes fog.
Tourists note that the ski slopes in Levi are short, but the holiday is better organized than in popular Alpine resorts. Prices for accommodation and food are high. You will also have to pay a lot for training with an instructor, but you will be able to ride on your own in just a few days.
According to reviews, at the beginning of the season only the main descent is open, since there are still few tourists. It is better to first look at the webcams to understand the level of snow cover on the slopes.
Finland Levi - beautiful photos of the ski resort
The resort of Levi with incredibly beautiful landscapes seems to have risen from a fairy tale.
Winter attracts lovers of entertainment and natural beauty to Levi.
Here you can watch the northern lights and see many of the animals that densely inhabit Lapland.
The name of the resort comes from the name of Mount Levi (Finnish: Levitunturi), near which it is located. Experts believe that the word “Levi” itself is of Sami origin, but today the etymology of the toponym is unknown.
The Levi ski resort is located in the village of Sirkka (Finnish: Sirkka) around Mount Levi in the municipality of Kittilä in the western part of the province of Lappi, 160 km north of the Arctic Circle. The resort is 14 km from the nearest Kittilä Airport and 78 km from the nearest railway station in Kolari. Distance from in a straight line - 850 km.
Story
The first real tourism business in the village of Sirka appeared in 1953. Already in the 1950s, tourists from far and near countries came here. In the 1960s, tourist interest in Levi and skiing in the resort increased, especially after the municipality of Kittila acquired land on the mountain in 1964.
In the late 1970s, construction of cottages for tourists began.
In 1976, Levin Hissit Oy, a ski slope company, was founded. In the early days after the company was founded, the ski season in Levi lasted from February to early May.
Kittila Airport opened in 1982, and the following year Levin Hissit Oy built an 800-meter summer toboggan run, attracting many tourists.
In 1989, Levi Travel Ltd. was created to improve the efficiency of the tourism business. Her competence also included accommodating tourists and booking accommodation.
During the 1992-1993 season. Levi was chosen as the best ski resort in Finland for the first time.
At midnight on December 31, 1999, Finland's first gondola lift opened its doors in Levi.
From November 29 to December 2, 2000, the European Slalom Championships were held in Levi. Thanks to the successful organization of the competition, Levi was named the only reserve place during the Alpine Ski World Cup in Aspen, and thus took a permanent place in the FIS calendar in the fall of 2001. This meant that Levy was recognized as an equal among the more traditional world championship organizers.
During the 2001-2002 season. The competition center at the foot of the gondola cable car was completed. Investments in the construction of the complex included the construction of a ski lift and artificial snow slope on which the world championships will be held, with the service and lighting necessary to show ski competitions on television. During this season, Levi became the largest ski center in Finland.
Information
The height of Mount Levi is 531 m above sea level. Levi has 48 ski slopes, of which 15 are illuminated, and 27 lifts. Levi is one of two ski resorts in Finland with a gondola cable car.
Most of the ski slopes are suitable for beginners, but there are also 4 black slopes for experts. The maximum height difference is 325 m. The longest slope is 2500 m. The longest ski lift is 1636 m. Levi has one superpipe, one halfpipe, one snow park, 10 children's slopes and 7 restaurants located on the slopes.
The ski season in Levi lasts approximately from mid-October to early June (until the end of April - guaranteed).
Other outdoor activities in Levi include cross-country skiing, snowmobile safaris, cycling, reindeer and dog sled safaris, fishing, hiking, rowing, etc. The total length of cross-country skiing trails reaches 230 km; for snowmobiles - 850 km. You can also go snowshoeing or snowmobiling to the nearby Mount Katka (Finnish: Kätkätunturi), located west of Mount Levi.
In 2009, construction was completed on a full-length golf course located at the northern foot of Mount Levi. During the summer, when the sun does not set, Levi Golf is open 24 hours a day.
To accommodate guests in Levi there are 8 hotels, 6 apart-hotels, 1 hostel and hundreds of cottages. The total number of beds at the resort in 2015 was 24,000. Kittilä Airport, serving visitors to Levi, is the second largest airport in Finland after Helsinki. Levi has a congress center, three supermarkets, a pharmacy and dozens of shops, boutiques, restaurants and snack bars. In September 2010, the largest water park in Lapland with 17 pools was opened at the Levitunturi Hotel.
Levi has been chosen 4 times as the best ski resort in Finland.
40 km from Levi in the town of Lainio, a snow village is built every winter. Here you can spend the night in a snow hotel, visit an ice domed hall with a bar, look at ice sculptures, or even get married.
Photo gallery
- Maximum altitude difference - 325 m;
- the total area of the slopes is more than 100 hectares;
- number of tracks - 43;
- total length of slopes - 43.6 km;
- the length of the longest slope is 2.5 km;
- number of trails with lighting – 17;
- number of tracks with artificial snow – 17;
- number of slopes for children – 10;
- number of lifts – 26;
- children's lifts – 10;
- there is a snowpark, 1 halfpipe and 1 superpipe;
- the presence of 2 street routes;
- the presence of a special children's park "Lastenmaa";
- The kilometer of snowmobile trails is 886 km;
- availability of cross-country skiing (230 km);
- the length of the illuminated section of the cross-country ski track is 28 km;
- equipment rental;
- ski schools and trainings;
- medical Center.
- arrange a winter safari with a team of reindeer, husky dogs, or horses;
- go on an evening excursion to Mount Levi;
- go on a kart rally;
- ride along forest trails or open spaces on snowmobiles;
- take a mountain hike on foot or with snowshoes;
- go ice fishing.
- SPA treatments;
- wellness sessions;
- saunas, Finnish baths, barrel-jacuzzi;
- cosmetic procedures;
- massage;
- physiotherapy;
- aqua center with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, water slides, fountains;
- yoga class in a warm sauna;
- GYM's;
- discos, karaoke bars, night clubs;
- cinema;
- many points for tourist shopping: jewelry, sports, alcohol, hand-made, souvenir, craft and other shops.
- The Levitunturi Hotel's restaurant offers international and Lapland cuisine.
- “Luppo” is a cozy bar with delicious drinks, pastries, pizza and poultry dishes.
- And the Taika restaurant will make dinner much more enjoyable with live music.
- Traditional dishes of the region are tasted in the restaurants of the Panorama and K5 Levi hotels.
- At the Sirkantahti Hotel, the chefs prepare dishes only from natural products, and the cozy, homely atmosphere will make the evening enjoyable.
- the “children” category includes tourists under 12 years of age; “adults” - 12-64 years old, “elderly” - over 64 years old;
- low season - until January 13;
- high season - from January 14 to May 1;
- “halve prices” - the period from May 2 to May 11.
- 2 € per day – if you have a ski-pass;
- 3 € for 1 ride – if you don’t have a ski pass ticket.
Snowboarding in Levi
Skiing
Children in Levi are not bored
Street in Levi
Winter in Levi
The year-round ski resort Levi is located in Finland, in western Lapland. This place was named the best Finnish resort three times. And this is because it has a special atmosphere and stands out strongly among its comrades.
Levi is similar to alpine bases with a compact structure and a well-developed system of organization. Among the ski resorts in Finland, only Levi has a gondola cable car at its disposal. It's called "Levi Gondola 2000". International slalom World Cup sports competitions are held here.
A powerful complex of trails, expanding every year, occupies all the slopes of the peak of Levi (“Levitunturi”). The descents start from an open mountain peak and wind through magical pine forests.
Location and climate
Levi is located in the village of Sirkka, Kittilä community, Lapland province.
The position in the Arctic determines the prevalence of low temperatures. The table shows the average temperatures in Levi and the amount of precipitation by season.
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Cross-country trails begin to operate in September - October, when frosts arrive. In October-November - the opening of the free 9-kilometer First Snow Ski Track.
When the frosts necessary for the normal functioning of the snow cannons set in, and the snow layer is sufficiently thick, the ski season opens in Levi.
Ski infrastructure Levi
Description of the slopes
Front slopes.
This area has the widest pistes, which are mostly red. They are quite difficult for beginners.
At the lower station of the Front Slopes there is a comfortable indoor travel lift.
The upper platform of the slopes (where you get to by gondola mechanism) is equipped with a disc lift. The Kids Land children's area has its own ski lift.
The North chair goes to the top of the Front Slopes, and the Express gondola goes to the Levi Summit congress hall.
Other slopes can be accessed by lift No. 3.
On the Front Slopes there is a Street zone where you can practice stunts.
A ski-bus runs here and stops at Zero Point.
Southern slopes.
This area is mainly for slightly more experienced hikers. On the sunny Southern slopes - the longest in Levi, it is convenient to “pump up” your skills.
There is a brand new 6-seater recliner with heated seats.
Also, tourists with children can use the travel path and the Southern Saucer Lift.
Ski-bus stops at the points with lifts No. 10 and No. 11, and there are parking lots. Here you can watch the training of sports clubs and teams.
Zone "Gondola 2000".
Stages of alpine skiing championship competitions take place on the Levi Black slope. The World Cup for giant slalom - "World Cup Levi" - is also held here.
Next to lift No. 13 there is a snowpark with structures that are more complicated than in the Front Slopes area. Some films were filmed here.
Lift No. 12 takes you to the top of Mount Levi. There is also a 14th lift located on the green transition route.
The ski-bus stops at the equipment rental store. There are also large car parks here.
South-eastern slopes.
The local routes are similar to those in the South. Beginners will feel comfortable here. The slopes of the South-Eastern zone are recommended for family skiing and beginners.
Lift No. 7 is the border between the complex and simple parts of the slope. The upper part is complicated, and the lower part is comfortable and wide. Parking is also available here. Ski passes have been on sale since mid-February.
North-Eastern slopes.
Carving skiing techniques are perfected on the slopes of the North-Eastern region. The slopes here are wide, among them there is a new one - the “Off-Piste” track.
It is easier to maneuver and take turns without reducing speed here than on the tracks of other zones. Ski-bus picks up passengers at the rental point.
Ski school.
People come here for skiing and snowboarding skills - skiing, carving, cross-country skiing and telemark. Training is available to tourists of any age. Children from 4 to 6 years old are taught in the Lastenmaa children's area (“Sonera Kid’s land”).
Virgin snow is available in the areas between ski lifts No. 5 and No. 6, No. 10 and No. 11. This territory is usually explored by extreme sports enthusiasts who know a lot about the business and have some experience.
Trail information and guide.
Tourists purchase booklets, various maps and guidebooks at the “Levi Tourist Information” - Tourist Information Center. His address is Myllyjoentie 2.
Rental service.
There are equipment rental points at most slopes. There are 3 more points in the Levi center. Equipment includes: alpine skis, poles, snowboards, boots, cross-country skis.
Other entertainment
A wide range of sports opportunities at the resort are complemented by exciting cultural events.
Among the activities related to skiing, you can engage in the following active entertainment:
Interesting to know! Many safari tours, excursions and rides include evening programs designed to view the miracle of the Arctic - the Northern Lights.
Apres-ski service
On a note! Tourists highlight the clubs “Ihku” and “Dejavu”; interesting rock cafe of the Hullu Poro hotel. For dancing, the Hullu Poro arena is the largest concert hall in Lapland.
Cultural events
Concerts are often held on the base's grounds in St. Mary's Chapel. A gallery of Sami art objects “Samiland” is organized here, reflecting local traditions, color and culture.
40 km from the resort lies “Lainio” - Snow Village. Here, if you want, stay overnight in an ice hotel room, try the ice bar's cuisine, stop by the ice disco and see the stunning ice sculptures. Some couples hold weddings in this place.
Of course, how can one not look at the Lapland symbol – deer. Their farms can be visited by arrangement or with a tour group.
Arriving in Lapland, tourists, especially families, strive for one thing: to visit Santa Claus.
In Levi you can go on a sled to his workshop or to his dacha. And believe me: the holiday will be fantastically magical not only for the children, but also for their parents.
The resort has provided grace for gourmet tourists: there are 54 food places. Of these, 8 restaurants and cafes are on the slopes. There are also those on their list that work on a personal order.
On a note!
The ski center has a huge selection of accommodation facilities for guests. It can accommodate about 24,000 tourists at the same time.
Levi has 7 hotels, cottages, many rental apartments and 6 aparthotels.
The location of the objects is different: next to the slopes, near infrastructure facilities or, conversely, in the distance - in silence and silence.
The price of accommodation is affected by location and holiday season.
Hotel map
Cost of ski-pass and other services
The base uses a system of electronic Key Cards, the price of which is 6 € per one.
Children under 6 years of age are allowed to visit the slopes free of charge only with an adult and with a protective helmet.
Cost table for ski-pass ticket.
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Ski-bus.
Resort buses that take tourists to the ski lifts are also paid for.
Only children under 6 years old and only with an adult can travel for free.
Ticket prices for adults are as follows:
Prices for skating lessons at school.
Equipment rental prices.
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