things to do in levi, in winter.

Levi is one of the main winter destinations in Finnish Lapland, known for snow, Northern Lights, and a wide range of Arctic experiences.

What you do here shapes the stay. Some activities are fast and structured. Others are quieter and slower, more in line with the landscape.

Here are eight experiences to consider when visiting Levi in winter.

1. northern lights viewing in levi

Seeing the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland is one of the main reasons guests travel north.

From darker areas outside Levi, especially in the forest with no light pollution, you can often see the aurora directly from where you stay, without needing to travel far.

For those who want to head out with a guide and follow the conditions across the night, the Northern Lights hunt by car experience reads the sky in real time and drives to the clearer pocket.

2. snowshoeing in the forest

Snowshoeing is one of the simplest ways to experience Lapland.

Walking through deep snow, away from marked tracks, gives access to quieter parts of the forest. The pace is slow, and the focus is on being in the environment rather than covering distance.

For an evening alternative under the cold dark sky, see the evening snowshoe under arctic skies.

3. dog sledding in levi

Dog sledding, often called a husky safari, is a well known winter activity in Lapland.

You travel through forest trails by sled, either driving or sitting as a passenger. The experience is guided and structured, with routes designed for safety and consistency.

4. sauna and hot tub in the arctic

A Finnish sauna is a central part of life in Lapland.

Moving between heat and cold, followed by time outside or in a hot tub, is less about wellness and more about rhythm. It slows the body down and resets it after time outdoors.

The arctic forest sauna and hot tub at Sixty Eight North is held privately for each cabin in two-hour slots.

5. snowmobiling across lapland landscapes

Snowmobiling is one of the faster ways to move through the Arctic.

Routes often cross frozen lakes and open areas, covering more ground than other activities. It is structured and guided, with set paths and safety rules.

6. private forest dining experience

Eating outdoors in winter is part of the Arctic experience.

A short snowshoe walk into the forest leads to a fire already burning, where a simple meal is prepared outside. It is less about the food itself and more about the setting and the pace.

The closest version of this at Sixty Eight North is the forest table — a snowshoe-in dinner around the fire. For a structure-built alternative, arctic forest dining in a lappish kota keeps the open fire indoors. Or, for a small-group dinner with a reindeer herder telling the family's story, see dinner with a reindeer herder.

7. cross country or alpine skiing in levi

Levi offers both downhill skiing and cross country tracks.

The ski area is one of the most developed in Finnish Lapland, while the surrounding trails allow for quieter movement through the forest at your own pace.

8. northern lights storytelling or guided experience

For those who want to understand more, the Northern Lights story explains how the aurora works, how to read the conditions, and what to look for in the sky.

Some prefer to stay close and watch from the retreat. Others choose to go out with a Northern Lights hunt by car and follow the conditions.

a different way to experience levi

Most winter activities in Levi are available as part of larger group tours.

At Sixty Eight North, we focus on a smaller number of experiences, arranged privately or in quieter settings, with time built around them rather than between them.

For guests staying with us, experiences can be adapted to the pace of your stay, rather than fitting into a fixed schedule.