Finland - Levi Lapland
Finland's Levi is located in the Kittila region of Finnish Lapland, the northern part of Finland and is famous for it's fell Levitunturi. Levi is used as a ski resort in the winter months between October and June, and for mountain biking in summer. The nearest airport is in Kittila, around 15 minutes away by car or bus.
The area surrounding Levi is relatively flat making it great for other activities such as, cross-country skiing, Nordic walking, dog sledding and hiking. It also means that the views from the top of Levi fell are astounding, on a clear day you can see for miles. With all the activities on offer and the opportunity to see the northern lights or midnight sun, Levi Lapland is an excellent holiday destination all year round.
Within close proximity of Levi you can find the home of Santa Claus and a snow village (winter only) housing a restaurant, hotel and bar completely made from ice. There are also various fishing haunts and a world class golf course for the summer season. Whether it's the slopes that you're after or any of the other sights and activities in the area, you can be sure that Levi in Lapland will entertain the whole family.
The local language is Finnish, so learning a few words and phrases before visiting Levi in Finland is a good idea, however, as with most tourist destinations almost everyone speaks English so you shouldn't have a problem getting by. The most important advice by far, for anyone planning a trip to Finland and specifically Levi Lapland is to know what weather to expect and dress accordingly. In the summer months the temperature can get up to around 30°C, but generally stays around 20°C, mosquitoes can be a problem here so insect repellent is a must! In the winter months the temperature has been known to go as low as -50°C so thermal base layers and face masks are essential. Do your research and equip for the conditions.
This site on Finland's Levi in Lapland intends to give you access to all the information you will need to plan for and organise your ideal trip to this part of Finland and the Arctic paradise.