private kota dinner & sleigh ride in lapland near levi
A sleigh through 78 hectares of snow-covered forest, a glowing kota between the trees, and dinner around the fire. This is one of the most personal evenings we offer near Levi.
Sixty Eight North offers a private kota dinner experience near Levi, Finnish Lapland, where guests travel by sleigh through 78 hectares of private snow-covered forest before dining around the fire inside a traditional Nordic kota.
Located approximately 15 minutes from Levi and 25 minutes from Kittilä Airport, the experience takes you away from the lights and crowds of the village and deep into the quiet of the Lapland forest.
Your evening begins with the journey.
Wrapped warmly against the Arctic cold, climb aboard the sleigh and leave the lights behind. We take you through snow-covered forest beneath the Arctic sky until the warm glow of the kota appears between the trees.
Inside, the fire is already burning.
Dinner is waiting.
And the forest is yours for the evening.
a sleigh ride through the lapland forest
Getting to dinner is part of the experience.
Rather than driving to another restaurant in Levi, you travel by sleigh through our private forest to reach the kota.
In winter, snow can cover almost everything around you. Trees become heavy with snow, the forest grows incredibly quiet and, once you leave the retreat behind, there is very little artificial light.
On clear evenings, stars appear above the trees.
And when conditions are right, you may even see the Northern Lights during the journey.
It is a simple way to experience something increasingly difficult to find: complete quiet.
what is a traditional finnish kota dinner?
A kota is a traditional Nordic shelter built around a central fire.
Similar shelters have long been used across Lapland and northern Finland as places to cook, warm up and gather together.
Our kota sits hidden within the 78 hectares of private forest at Sixty Eight North.
After arriving by sleigh, you step out of the Arctic cold and into the warmth of the fire.
Dinner is enjoyed around the flames, with comforting food suited to a winter evening in Lapland.
We deliberately keep the experience relaxed.
It isn't fine dining with a dress code.
It isn't a large organised tourist dinner.
It is good food, a warm fire and a private evening in the forest.
a private dinner experience near levi
Privacy changes an experience like this.
Our private kota dinner near Levi is designed for couples, families and small private groups rather than large shared tours.
You won't arrive to find a coach full of people around the same fire.
There are no strangers sharing your table.
Instead, you have time to settle in, eat slowly, talk and step outside whenever you want to experience the forest.
For guests searching for a private dining experience in Lapland, a romantic dinner near Levi, or simply something different from the restaurants in Levi village, this is one of the most personal evenings we offer at Sixty Eight North.
dinner under the stars in lapland
Every evening in the forest is different.
Some nights are incredibly clear, with stars visible through the trees.
Others bring heavy snowfall that seems to absorb every sound around you.
And sometimes the sky turns green.
Because Sixty Eight North is surrounded by private forest away from the brighter lights of central Levi, you are already in a naturally darker environment.
If the Northern Lights appear during dinner, simply step outside.
No transfer.
No driving somewhere else.
No chasing the sky.
Just leave the warmth of the kota for a few minutes and look up.
can you have dinner under the northern lights in levi?
Yes, but there is an important distinction.
You can have dinner somewhere with the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights, but nobody can guarantee that the aurora will appear.
Northern Lights depend on solar activity, darkness, cloud cover and weather conditions.
That is why we don't build our kota dinner around an aurora promise.
The evening should already be worth experiencing.
The sleigh journey through the snow.
The forest.
Dinner around the fire.
The stars.
The silence.
If the Northern Lights appear above you, Lapland has simply added something extra.
a romantic dinner experience in lapland
For couples visiting Lapland, the kota can be an especially beautiful way to spend an evening together.
There is something naturally romantic about travelling through a snowy forest by sleigh and finding a fire and dinner waiting for you among the trees.
There is no busy dining room around you.
No city outside the window.
Just the glow of the fire inside and the Arctic night outside.
For couples looking for a romantic dinner in Levi, a honeymoon experience in Lapland or a special private evening during an Arctic journey, the experience feels intimate without needing to be overly formal.
one of the most unique dining experiences near levi
There are excellent restaurants in Levi, but this isn't intended to replace a restaurant evening.
It is something different.
Sixty Eight North is approximately 15 minutes by car from Levi, yet once you travel deeper into the forest by sleigh, the village can feel much further away.
The combination of a private sleigh ride, traditional kota, dinner around the fire and remote forest setting makes this an unusual alternative for travellers looking for unique things to do in Levi at night.
You are not going out for dinner.
You are going into the forest for the evening.
make the evening part of your lapland experience
Your kota dinner can become part of a longer winter experience at Sixty Eight North.
Spend time snowshoeing through our private Lapland forest before returning to the warmth of the fire.
Enjoy a private Finnish sauna and outdoor hot tub before dinner.
Or simply arrive in the evening and let the sleigh journey be the beginning.
We don't believe every hour in Lapland needs to be filled with another activity.
Sometimes the best evenings are the slow ones.
frequently asked questions about our private kota dinner
Where can I have a private kota dinner near Levi?
Sixty Eight North offers a private kota dinner approximately 15 minutes from Levi in Finnish Lapland. Guests travel by sleigh through the retreat's 78 hectares of private forest to reach the kota.
How do you get to the kota?
Guests are transported by sleigh through the snow-covered forest. The sleigh journey is part of the private dinner experience.
What is a kota dinner in Lapland?
A kota dinner is a meal enjoyed inside a traditional Nordic-style shelter centred around a fire. It combines food, warmth and time outdoors in the Lapland forest.
Is the kota dinner private?
Yes. The experience is designed for couples, families and small private groups rather than large shared tour groups.
Can we see the Northern Lights during dinner?
It is possible. Sixty Eight North is surrounded by forest away from the brighter lights of Levi, but Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and can never be guaranteed.
Can you have a romantic dinner near Levi?
Yes. Our private kota dinner is particularly suited to couples looking for a romantic and unusual dinner experience near Levi, including honeymoon and anniversary trips to Lapland.
How far is Sixty Eight North from Levi?
Sixty Eight North is approximately 15 minutes from Levi and around 25 minutes from Kittilä Airport.
What makes this different from other dinner experiences in Levi?
The combination of a private sleigh journey, 78 hectares of private forest, a traditional kota, dinner around the fire and the possibility of seeing the stars or Northern Lights creates an experience very different from dining in a conventional restaurant.
What should we wear for a kota dinner?
Dress for winter conditions in Lapland. Although the kota is warmed by the fire, the sleigh journey and time spent enjoying the forest take place outdoors.
your dinner is waiting in the forest
Some evenings don't need much.
A sleigh moving through fresh snow.
A forest with no one else around.
A fire waiting between the trees.
And dinner beneath the Arctic sky.
Welcome to your private kota dinner at Sixty Eight North.
