Levi activities

Snowmobiling is a great way to take in the beautiful scenery as well as an exhilarating and fun sport, no sporty genes necessary but a driving license is! Levi has a selection of companies who both rent snowmobiles and offer a variety of tours so you can pick whatever works best. There are 750km of snowmobiling trails to whizz around and safaris can head to the Ranua Zoo, traditional Lappish farms, Santa Claus’ Village or the shores of Lake Immel to name a few. Night time tours can sometimes be organised for a truly authentic experience - if you’re lucky you’ll get to see the Northern Lights as you cruise underneath the starry sky.

Levi has an ancient history of reindeer farming that originated with the Sami people and what’s so fun is that you can have your own authentic experience on a reindeer safaris. Several companies go one step further and you can actually meet and interact with the reindeer - sometimes even reindeer calves - as part of a safari package. If you love the peace and tranquil beauty that Lapland offers then travelling by reindeer sleigh is a great way to truly appreciate the spectacular woodland and snow-covered landscape around you. Levi has several different reindeer farms like the Ounaskievari and Sammun-Tupa Reindeer Farms which are both easy to access.

Levi has several different husky farms and companies like Levi Husky Park and Tundra Huskies where you can meet and learn about these adorable animals - often you can have a go at driving your own sled! Several of the farms are just outside of Levi but the safari tours usually include transfers to keep things simple. Sled rides are usually available for tots as young as 4 and they’re a magical thing to do together as a family. The husky experiences often come in a range of different lengths and you can visit a variety of different locations ranging from the winter forest to the Egg Lake. Safaris at dusk are magical and they sometimes even supply hot drinks and sausages!

A family trip to Lapland has to involve a meeting with Santa himself and Levi is the ideal location to do that, it’s known after all as the home of Father Christmas. You can usually take a snowmobile or reindeer sleigh to Santa’s cabin just 15 minutes away or travel further afield to Rovaniemi where you can visit Santa Claus Village. Depending on what tour you choose you can sometimes decorate Christmas cookies, go tobogganing or sleigh riding with the elves or be served tasty treats by Mrs Claus herself - a Santa experience that’s bound to be unforgettable (don’t forget your camera!).

Cross-country skiing lays some of its origins in Finland, which is why Lapland is such a hub for cross-country enthusiasts and Levi has 230km of cross country trails. The cross-country season kicks off with the first frost and is symbolised by the opening of the Firstsnow track (usually at the beginning of November), but the real challenges come later with several tracks designed to be tough and steep. The one that sets of from the ski centre at the base of the Front Pistes is usually a healthy challenge. If you fancy a break, the trails are littered with cosy cafes where you can grab a sugary treat or warming drink before you head back on your way.

Instead of strapping a pair of skis to your feet, why not strap something a little different... Snowshoeing is a fun way to experience the fantastic scenery that Levi has to offer. They may be funny to look at it and appear a little daunting, but after a couple of steps you’ll be sorted – it’s actually much easier than it looks! It’s incredibly peaceful to trek into the wilderness, seeing unbelievable views and walking through untouched powdery snow whilst hearing all about the incredible history of Levi from your guide. Snowshoe excursions are often held at night-time which is one of the best ways to catch the elusive Northern Lights.

Levi’s ski area has the most pistes of all the Lapland resorts as well as it being incredibly user-friendly as the ski area is split into several areas. Beginners and intermediates are especially well looked after whilst the few black runs have unreal views of the frozen lakes and there’s a good number of off-piste options as well. ‘Lastenmaa Kids’ Land’ is heaven for children with easy, wide runs while for boarders and free-stylers there are two awesome terrain parks packed with kickers, rails and boxes as well as a superpipe and roller line.