U L O Y K R SEASONS OF LEVI

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1 S K R O Y A U P R S 8 S O U L SEASONS OF LEVI

2 Arctic Circle Helsinki 1 h 20 min Helsinki Kittilä airport Levi is a unique, all-year-round holiday destination in Lapland. 60 I A S N W restaurant seating capacity S W E D E bed places N O R THIS IS LEVI visitors a year S R U Y SLEEP F I N L A N D & A E AT LEVI Only 15 min. drive from KTT airport L E V I S PA R K S YOUR SOUL, ALL YEAR ROUND restaurants OUR ACTIVITIES THE PISTES SPAS & SERVICES THE LEVI LANDSCAPE NORTHERN WILDLIFE S I L E N C E, pureness and unique natural environments, unparalleled in the world welcome to Levi and Finnish Lapland! In Levi, you will enjoy eight seasons, instead of just four. This is an ancient 230 km cross-country ski trails pistes saunas 60 km 28 lifts 17 of hiking routes 20 km winter hike trails 10 childrens pistes km year-round gondola lifts + magic carpet lifts snowmobile trails special fat bike routes extensive weekly activity programs 3 14 years hosting the alpine world cup pools in Levi Hotel Spa 24 igloos 16 sky view cabins summer days when the sun never sets huskies and other sled dogs lakes in Kittilä municipality reindeer in the Kittilä area 10 + fells in Kittilä municipality 111 annual ave rage of Northern Lights sightings 75 cm average snow depth ENJOY THE CLEANEST AIR IN THE INHABITED WORLD Lappish and Sami tradition. Survival in the northern climate required being constantly attuned to nature. What does crusted snow sound like under the feet snow that will support your weight? What do the Northern Lights sound like? What does the rich spectrum of autumn colours look like on fells and in the forests in the North? No matter when you arrive, your experience will always be unforgettable. Wondrous. You are warmly welcome!

3 SEASON N 1 MIDNIGHT SUN In the summer, sunlight paints the top of the Levi fell and wakes you up gently in the morning or even in the middle of the night. The midnight sun never sleeps. It shines around the clock for 45 days. This is the perfect time for canoe trips or a sauna in the early hours of the morning, or for picking flowers to cast Midsummer spells. DOWN BY THE RIVER How about a canoe trip in the summer, when the sun never sets? Or a fishing trip with friends amidst beautiful scenery in Lapland? Read more about our range of canoe and fishing trips on our website, and reserve your place well in good time. HOP ON A BICYCLE At Activity Park in Levi, you can try downhill mountain biking on the west side of the fell. All of the equipment you need is available for hire. Beginners are also welcome to join the adventure. If you enjoy more peaceful activities, you can take part in a fatbike trip. ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN From early June to mid-august, we offer guided activities for children, free of charge, every weekday. Our weekly programme offers plenty to choose from for the whole family. The Adventure Park and summer sled track, as well as the Children s Playhouse, add a new dimension to children s play. LEVI GOLF Put on your white shorts and head towards the golf course. The 18-hole course at Levi Golf offers varied conditions for your game. More than 93 hectares of beautifully green golf magic by the Levi fell! 04:00 ELVES HIDEAWAY Elves Hideaway is an experience village located in Köngäs, just eight kilometres from the Levi fell. The village is open all year round. In the village, you can watch elves prepare for the main festivity of the year. Or you can listen to fairy tales, study at elf school or sit on Santa s knee. Soon it will be Christmas again! Book your trip in advance. OUTDOOR FEST Would you like to try rafting on a tyre? Improve your skills at a golf clinic? Get muddy on an ATV safari? You can do all this in July, when the Levi Outdoor Fest turns the fell into a giant activity park. Try new sports, participate in competitions and experience the joy of exercise with your whole family!

4 SEASON N 2 SEASON N 3 HARVEST TIME AUTUMN COLOURS When the summer days get shorter and the evenings darker, it is time for harvesting. This is the best time to explore the natural environments in Levi and the superfoods growing there! You can pick cloudberries and many other delicacies straight into your mouth. Take part in a guided trip and see for yourself! PICK SUPERFOODS In Lapland, you can pick blueberries, lingonberries, cloudberries, black crowberries, cranberries and alpine bearberries. The berry-picking season is long, running until October. If you prefer mushrooms, you can pick orange birch boletes, velvet boletes, rufous milkcaps and russulas, to name just a few examples. Book your place for a guided trip in good time to learn about natural Lappish delicacies. When winter nears, nature dresses in its most vibrant colours. Autumn colours paint the fells. As far as the eye can see, the forests turn beautiful shades of orange and red. It is time to slow down, meditate, walk in a forest and breathe the fresh autumn air. TA K E A P H O T O O F YOUR EXPERIENCE The autumn colours in Lapland are breathtakingly beautiful. Make memories for a lifetime and take photos of the playful colours, the falling leaves and the Northern Lights. On our guided trips, professionals will give you tips for nature photography and the best angles.

5 SEASON N 4 FIRST SNOW Did you know? In Lapland, you can see the Northern Lights as early as late August. We offer a wide selection of trips for you to catch this magnificent natural phenomenon. How about floating or a cruise under the Northern Lights? More information is available here: Levi.fi The reflections of the Northern Lights on the surface of the water are a oncein-a-lifetime experience. Did you know? Finns love ice swimming. It improves the circulation and is believed to have a favourable effect on asthma, circulatory problems, rheumatoid arthritis and arthrosis pain. Muster up the courage and feel the invigorating effect of ice-cold water! When the first snowflakes of the winter fall onto the ground, Finns go a little crazy. Winter is here again! It is time to take out the skis, put on your ski gear and try to catch the first snowflakes on your tongue. Finns excel at enjoying winter: they love winter sports, winter saunas and ice swimming. EXPERIENCE THE WORLD CUP Levi has hosted an Alpine Skiing World Cup event since Finland is an Alpine country without the Alps. Paint your face blue and white, practice your cheers and witness a World Cup event surrounded by Alpine skiing fans. Learn the names of Finnish Alpine skiers, immerse yourself in the atmosphere and enjoy a world-class sporting event. IGLOOS In Levi, you can also stay overnight in an igloo. The igloos are traditional, but are made of glass instead of ice. You can admire the bright stars and the Northern Lights through the glass roof. An experience that will stay with you for life!

6 SEASON N 6 SEASON N 5 POLAR NIGHTS R E A L WI N TER After the first snow has fallen, people gradually begin to prepare for Christmas. Wrap a blanket around yourself, sit down by the fire and be inspired by the main event of the winter: Christmas! The Christmas season in Levi is full of enjoyable activity. Try a reindeer safari, visit the neighbouring snow villages and follow the elves on an Icelandic horse. The weekly programmes for Christmas offer everything from ice fishing to go-karting on ice. You can also invite Santa to visit your holiday apartment. Book your visit in good time! T he sub-zero winter season is the best time to enjoy the frosty scenery of Levi. Snow is almost always guaranteed. The snowfalls begin in late October or early November and continue until mid-may. The snowdrifts are high for up to seven months of the year: you will have ample time to build snowmen, make snow angels and ski downhill or cross-country across powder snow. ICE HOTEL How would it feel to sleep in a hotel made of ice? Come to Levi and find out. We have two ice hotels here: Luvattumaa Ice Gallery and Lainio Snow Village. Admire beautifully illuminated snow castles on guided trips, have dinner in a unique environment and spend the night in an Arctic suite. Go for a walk in a winter forest with a nature guide. Levi offers guided hikes of various lengths and durations. In the Levi area, you will be breathing the purest air in the inhabited world. According to measurements carried out by WHO, the purest air can be found on the Sammal fell in Pallas, around 35 kilometres from Levi over there, the particle content is less than 4 μg/m3. Levi is an excellent place for skiing, hiking and exploring or just breathing deeply. Take some of the air with you in a jar back home!

7 SEASON N 7 SEASON OF CRUSTED SNOW The first ray of sun in the spring inspires visitors to try winter sports. The crusted snow will support your weight, and the sun caresses the face. ADMIRE THE SKY Levi offers a wide range of accommodation options designed to allow you to observe the winter sky and the Northern Lights before you go to sleep and when you open your eyes in the morning. For example, the glass walls at the northern lights suites reveal the northern sky in all of its glory. TRY SNOW ACTIVITIES Cross-country skiing continues to be the most popular winter sport in Finland. In Levi, you can experience its meditative effect, the mindfulness aspect of skiing. The wide ski tracks, fields of snow and exciting forest routes offer memorable moments. You can also go snowshoeing in Levi. Snowshoes are easy to use and will take you to places that you cannot reach on skis. Take a thermos with you and enjoy the magnificent scenery! RIDE A DOG SLED Have you always dreamed of a ride on a dog sled, of enjoying the speed and feeling the wind on your face? Levi is the place for you. You are in for the most delightful ride of the winter you can even try driving the sledge, if you can muster the courage. We have activities for everyone, from children to daredevils. Our dog sled experiences range from one-kilometre rides to overnight safaris.

8 SEASON N 8 S P R I N G M E LT S T H E I C E Towards the spring, the snow smelts slowly and nature begins to prepare for the summer. The first stalks of grass reach towards the sun, the birds are singing to celebrate the new season, and the reindeer calve. CHOOSE A PLACE TO REST VISMA SKI CLASSICS W I N T E R S P O R T S PA R A D I S E Levi has a total of 43 ski slopes, something for every taste. The youngest members of the family can start with ski school, those interested in tricks can try South Park, and older members can head towards the major slopes. Cross-country skiing is immensely popular as well! Take part in the world-famous Visma Ski Classics marathon race and let the snowy scenery challenge your endurance in an entirely new way. Spending time alone on a skiing trip on the fells in Lapland is pure luxury. Once a year, in April, you can experience the same scenery as part of a large group. Ylläs Levi is the final event of the Visma Ski Classics tour, attracting more than 1,000 skiers to compete over distances of 70 and 55 kilometres. Don t miss this if you enjoy impressive scenery and the atmosphere of a major sports event. After an active day, you deserve to relax totally. Levi offers accommodation options for all budgets. How about a hotel room, a cottage, a suite or the House of the Northern Lights? You decide. R E L A X I N A S PA Spring is a time of renewal for the body and the soul. Levi Hotel Spa is the perfect place for greeting the rays of the sun. SAMILAND The Sami are the only indigenous people in the European Union. Samiland in Levi is part of the UNESCO Observatory Cultural Village programme. Spend a day learning about the culture, history and present day of the Sami! VISIT LEVI.FI FOR ALL SPECIAL A C C O M M O D AT I O N OPTIONS

9 LEVI TOURIST OFFICE levi.fi Your one-stop shop for all the services you need: accommodation, transfers, excursions, ski-lift tickets, well-being services and other activities. We ll help you plan the perfect holiday and make it happen. LEVI DESTINATION SALES levi@levi.fi, levi.fi