Major city · Finland
Levi
Stay 3–4 nights in winter for skiing and auroras, or 2 in summer for fell hiking; base in Sirkka village and book beds months ahead for Christmas and Easter.
Levi is one of Finland's largest winter-sport resorts, built around the fell of the same name in Kittilä municipality, Lapland. The village of Sirkka holds most beds, lifts and nightlife, and Kittilä airport is 10 km south. Winter runs roughly November to May for skiing; summer is quiet but open for hiking and golf (check). Book early: Christmas, New Year, Easter and the Finnish winter holiday (mid-February to early March) sell out.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Apr for snow and skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and midnight sun (check)
- avoid Nov (dark, thin snow, many closures); Christmas and New Year if you dislike crowds and peak prices
- Airports
- KTT · RVN
- Nights
- 3–4
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Finland ↗Finland is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Finland ↗The land border with Russia is closed to travellers; do not plan a route across it.
- Finland ↗Everyman's rights let you walk, camp for a night and pick berries on most land, but not near homes, and not to make fires without permission.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Levi112 ▾
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Levi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Finland-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies.Finland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Finland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Not expected; round up for great service.Finland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Finland-wide
- SafetyLevi is a safe resort town; the real risks are winter: ice on paths and roads, cold exposure, and snowmobile or lake-ice accidents.
Show all 12 answers
- RestroomsFree in libraries, malls and many stations; some charge €1 (≈ US$2) by card.Finland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 emergency (police, fire, ambulance) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close Mondays; many summer cafés and island services open only June–August.Finland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKTT Kittilä airport (About 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Levi; daily Helsinki flights in season plus charters.KTT Kittilä airport (About 6.2 mi (10 km) south of Levi; daily Helsinki flights in season plus charters.
- Getting aroundThe village centre is walkable and skiable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealReindeer main course€25–40 (≈ US$30–50)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a shop€7–9 (≈ US$9–11)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, short village hop€10–20 (≈ US$12–25) (check)
- Metro or bus rideSki Bus single ride€4 (≈ US$5)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–25 (≈ US$12–30)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€300 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €140 (≈ US$170) · High €260 (≈ US$350)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KTT Kittilä airport (About 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Levi; daily Helsinki flights in season plus charters. Shuttle bus to Levi about €8/adult.) · RVN Rovaniemi airport (Alternative with often cheaper flights; bus to Levi takes about 2 h 30 min (check).)KTT Kittilä airport (About 6.2 mi (10 km) south of Levi; daily Helsinki flights in season plus charters. Shuttle bus to Levi about €8/adult.) · RVN Rovaniemi airport (Alternative with often cheaper flights; bus to Levi takes about 2 h 30 min (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Feb
Best
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Mar
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Apr
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
May
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Oct
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Nov
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Dec
Best
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Best: Jun–Aug, Dec–Apr. Avoid: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest Apr (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Levi: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
12 rd
Feb
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
10 rd
Mar
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
10 rd
Apr
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
9 rd
May
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Sep
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Oct
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
13 rd
Nov
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
12 rd
Dec
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village centre is walkable and skiable. The Ski Bus (routes R1 and R2) runs November–May; a day ticket bought at ZeroPoint costs about €4, and a single ride on board about €4. A Ski Bus day pass is included with the ski lift pass for about €3/day. Taxis and apps cover the rest; a car helps for cottages away from the centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kittilä village
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus or car south on road 79, about 15 min
Municipal centre with shops and services; useful on a rest day.
Ylläs
goDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Car or coach via Kittilä and Kolari road, about 1 h 30 min
Second big fell resort; better as its own stay than a rushed day.
Äkäslompolo
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Car or coach, about 1 h 30 min
Village at the foot of Ylläs; long for a return day in winter light.
Muonio
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min (check)
Car north on road 79
Quiet fell village; combine with the drive north rather than a dedicated trip.
Kolari
skipDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car or coach, about 1 h 15 min
Mainly a railhead for onward trains; not a sight in itself.
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min by car
Ski or drive about 20 km (12 mi)Ski or drive about 12 mi (20 km)
Finland's most visited national park; marked trails and huts.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sirkka village centre
Lifts, shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance; best for a short trip without a car.
Around the fell and lake Immeljärvi
Cottages and spa hotels a short drive or ski from the centre; quieter, needs a car or shuttle.
Hostel Hullu Poro area (2 km north)
Cheapest beds, on road E75; you will rely on the Ski Bus or a taxi.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- Mid
- €120–200 (≈ US$140–250) excl. bed
- High
- €220 (≈ US$300)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 3 nights × €150 | €450 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €140 | €840 |
| Ski Bus day ticket2 × €4 | €8 |
| Ski lift day pass2 × €55 · check | €110 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €144 |
| Trip total≈ €264 per person per day, bed included | €1,582≈ US$1,900 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and ski passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Lunch buffetGondoliravintola buffet about €14.50 | €14–18 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Reindeer main course | €25–40 (≈ US$30–50) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a shop | €7–9 (≈ US$9–11) / €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ski Bus single ride | €4 (≈ US$5) |
| Taxi, short village hop | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–25 (≈ US$12–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Peak weeks (Christmas, New Year, Easter, mid-Feb to early Mar) sell out and prices spike: book months ahead.
- Winter roads and paths are icy; use studded shoes or grips.
- Snowmobile driving needs a licence on routes and a paid permit on tracks; minimum age 15, sober, helmet on.
- Never walk on frozen lakes or rivers without local advice.
- Alcohol sales hours in shops vary and are restricted on Sundays: check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
LeviLevi
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
Tähän osoitteeseen, kiitosTo this address, please
Emergency
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112
Embassy
No embassies in Levi; most countries are represented in Helsinki. For urgent consular help, contact your embassy in Helsinki (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kittilä airport → Levi, shuttle: about €8 (≈ US$10)/adult
- Kolari railway station → Levi, shuttle: about €24 (≈ US$30)/adult, 1 h 15 min
- Rovaniemi → Levi, coach: about €32 (≈ US$40)/adult, 2 h 30 min
Say or show
- Hei — Hello (hay)
- Kiitos — Thank you (kee-tos)
- Paljonko se maksaa? — How much is it? (pahl-yon-ko se mak-sah)
- Voinko maksaa kortilla? — Can I pay by card? (voyn-ko mak-sah kor-til-la)
- Missä on vessa? — Where is the toilet? (mis-sa on ves-sa)
- Apua! — Help! (ah-poo-ah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Levi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr for snow and skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and midnight sun (check) · avoid Nov (dark, thin snow, many closures); Christmas and New Year if you dislike crowds and peak prices · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for KTT: last shuttle and taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters: Sirkka centre, lake Immeljärvi shore, ZeroPoint and the lift base.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (ski lifts, spa, national park trails) and eat pages with last orders.
- Peak-week and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialLevi official travel site
- officialFinavia — Kittilä airport
- secondaryWikivoyage: Levi, revision 5258181 (CC BY-SA 4.0)