Things to do in  Levi

Yes, Levi is worth visiting, especially if you love the idea of experiencing a wintertime wonderland. Skiers appreciate Levi’s slopes, while families and outdoorsy types adore its husky, reindeer, snowmobile, Santa, and northern lights adventures. Summer visits are also worthwhile, as you can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, and the midnight sun.

Yes, because Levi lies above the Arctic Circle, it’s ideally placed for seeing the northern lights. You’ll have a good chance of observing these magical lights from mid-August to mid-April, with the best time typically being September-March. The ideal times for spotting them are during clear nights between around 9pm and 1am.

The time you need in Levi depends on you, but a minimum of three days is recommended. This allows time to hit the ski slopes and enjoy husky and snowmobile safaris. It also gives you a fair chance of seeing the northern lights, although staying longer betters your chances.

Yes, Levi has numerous ski hire shops where you can rent everything from downhill and cross-country skis to boots, poles, helmets, and ski suits. You can also hire other equipment, such as snowboards, snowshoes, and bikes. You’ll find outlets throughout the town, including some neighboring the slopes, although these can be more expensive.

Levi boasts a wide variety of clothing, sports, and gift shops. Stroll the center to browse everything from international skiwear and snowboarding brands to trendy sports equipment and locally made crafts. Popular souvenirs include paintings by local artists, Scandi-design homewares, silver jewelry, traditional Sámi-style wooden cups, textiles, and more.

There’s plenty to do in Levi during summer. Hike and cycle through forests and fells; paddle kayaks; or go fishing in crystal-clear lakes. Other draws include traditional saunas and outdoor hot tubs; playing golf, and experiencing the 24-hour sunlight of the midnight sun from around June to mid-August.