Ski Finland's best slopes by day. Watch the Northern Lights from your heated glass igloo at night. Levi is the place where you can do both in the same 24 hours.
Levi is Finland's most popular ski resort - 43 slopes, 230km of cross-country trails, and a lively village with restaurants and nightlife. What most ski resorts cannot offer: lying in a heated glass igloo 10km from the slopes watching the Northern Lights dance overhead at midnight.
The ski and Northern Lights seasons overlap almost perfectly from late September to April. In December and January, darkness falls before 2pm - giving you 18+ hours of potential aurora viewing per day. The ski slopes are floodlit until 8pm, so you ski in the dark, then head to your igloo for the real show.
Compared to Saariselka or Rovaniemi, Levi offers more to do beyond the igloo. The ski resort infrastructure means better restaurants, more activity options, and more flexibility for groups and families with mixed interests. Not everyone on a Lapland trip wants to spend three days aurora hunting - Levi gives the others something world-class to do.
Glass igloo hotels here range from hillside fell-top locations with 270 degree Arctic sky views (Golden Crown Levin Iglut at 340m above sea level) to lakeside wilderness cabins and forest dome properties. The variety is wider than most regions in Finland.
At 340 metres above sea level on the slopes of Utsuvaara fell, Golden Crown's 27 glass igloos sit above the valley light pollution with unobstructed 270 degree views of the Arctic sky. Named one of the "original luxury glass igloos in Lapland", the resort is 10km from Levi village - far enough for dark skies, close enough for easy ski access. Restaurant Utsu on site is consistently rated one of the best dining experiences in the Levi area.
The resort reopens 1 September 2026 for the new season. This is one of the most booked-out properties in Finnish Lapland for December and January - if those dates interest you, book immediately.
Levi has 43 slopes, 26 lifts and 230km of cross-country trails. It hosted the Alpine Ski World Cup and is Finland's most visited ski resort. Floodlit slopes mean skiing until 8pm even in the darkest months.
Several Levi igloo hotels sit on elevated fell slopes 200-340m above sea level. This height gets you above valley mist and light pollution for significantly better aurora viewing than flat-terrain properties.
Kittila Airport (KTT) is just 15km from Levi village - the closest major airport to any Finnish glass igloo cluster. Direct seasonal flights from London, Amsterdam and other European cities in winter.
Golden Crown Levin Iglut sits on an active reindeer farm - you may wake up to reindeer grazing outside your glass roof in the morning. A uniquely Lapland experience not found at other igloo resorts.
Levi's resort infrastructure means far better restaurant options than remote wilderness igloo areas. Restaurant Utsu at Golden Crown and Northern Lights Ranch's glass-walled restaurant are both destination dining in themselves.
The Levi/Kittila region covers a large area. Some properties (Muonio, Kongas) are 40-60km from Levi village. Check the map carefully and budget extra drive time - roads are scenic but slow in winter conditions.
How does Levi compare to Rovaniemi and Saariselka for a glass igloo stay?
| Factor | Levi / Kittila | Rovaniemi | Saariselka / Inari |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skiing | Finland's best ski resort - 43 slopes | Ounasvaara - small local hill only | Small family ski resort |
| Aurora odds | Good - 67.8N, dark fell locations | Good - 66.5N, more light pollution | Best - 68-69N, darkest skies in Finland |
| Airport | KTT - 15 min from Levi. Seasonal European flights | RVN - direct European flights year-round | IVL - daily from Helsinki, fewer European routes |
| Hotel variety | 9 igloo properties, wide range | 12+ igloo properties, most choice | 9 properties, most remote |
| Restaurants and nightlife | Best in Lapland - resort infrastructure | Good - city centre nearby | Limited - wilderness area |
| Best for | Skiers, active groups, couples wanting variety | First-timers, families, Santa experiences | Serious aurora hunters, wilderness seekers |
| Price range | €250-€1800/night | €200-€2000/night | €250-€1700/night |
9 properties in the Levi and Kittila area - from fell-top luxury to lakeside wilderness domes. All within 15 min - 1 hour of Kittila Airport (exept Arctic Land Adventure Glass Igloos in Kilpisjärvi).
The only glass igloo resort in Finland on a mountain summit. Suite igloos with private outdoor jacuzzi at 340m elevation on Utsuvaara Fell - 360° panorama of arctic sky and snow-covered pine forest. Restaurant Utsu with glass roof and wine-paired dinners. 15 km from Kittila Airport. From €395/night.
Reasonably priced glass-roofed huts for 2 and 4 persons. Located on a 170 years old reindeer farm in Lapland. 9 km from Kittilä airport. 13 km to Levi ski resort center. Variety of reindeer activities from feeding and short try-out safaris to a longer tours. Smoke sauna experience on request. Lappish home-made food.
Sky View Cabins with 2 huge glass windows and glass roof. More privacy and a good amount of distance between rooms in comparison with other glass igloo resorts. 4 types of Sky View Cabins: Standard and Superior; Superior with sauna; Deluxe with outdoor jacuzzi. 30 km from Kittilä airport. 15 km from Levi Ski Resort.
The northernmost glass igloo accommodation in Finland. Igloos are located beside the Vasara Reindeer Ranch, next to the Kilpisjärvi wilderness area. Best way to reach the place - by car.
Glass igloo hotel in Finland - Levi, open in 2019. Northern Lights Village Levi is the Northern Lights and Lapland activities focused resort. It offers Aurora accommodation, restaurant and wide range of activities: sauna, snowmobile track for children, toboggan hill, reindeer, huskies, Aurora Hunts. Location: 17 km from Levi ski resort, 33 km from Kittilä Airport.
The Aurora Dome is a luxury round shaped tent with one transparent wall and view over the lake and Lapland nanure. Each Dome has Lappish themed decoration. The Domes are insulated and equipped with a real fireplace. Capacity 2 persons + 2 extra beds possible. Aurora Domes on the bank of small lake Torassieppi next to the cabin village of Torassieppi. Conveniences like toilet, shower and sauna are within easy walking distance. Levi ski resort is 50 km from Aurora Dome & Glamping. The nearest airport is Kittilä, 62 km.
The Aurora pyramids are situated at Elves Experience village, 10 minutes drive away from Levi centre and 21 km from Kittilä airport. Each glass pyramid has 360º glass roof, double bed, armchair (with an extra bed), TV, small kitchenette and WC/shower. Floor heating. Elves Village where Aurora Pyramids are located is an unique one of a kind activity complex. There are no street lights for better view of the night sky and the Northern Lights. Breakfast by an open fire is available as an extra service. Sauna experience. Different Santa activities and workshops, reindeer and husky safaris, trips with elves, shaman ceremony and ice fishing available on-site.
Jeris Aurora Dome is a luxury round shaped tent with 1 transparent wall and view over the lake. It is located in Muonio, Finland, 50 km from Levi ski resort and 65 km from Kittilä airport. Aurora Dome is 20 m². There are sleeping places for 2 persons + 1 extra bed possible on request. It has fireplace, heating, linen and towels, view to the lake, nature and the sky. Each Dome has Lappish themed decoration. Conveniences like toilet, shower and sauna are within easy walking distance. In addition to Aurora Dome accommodation, Jeris offers restaurant services, a unique Sauna World with various saunas and a Pub Piilopaikka.
Arctic Skylight Lodge is a scenic view hotel in Finnish Lapland, in the Ylläs area. 50 km to Kittilä Airport. Hotel offers 10 luxurious glass cabins with a patio and a river view. Each room is 20m². Private wc and shower, tea/coffee maker facilities. The glass walled sauna and adjoining jacuzzi, located at the edge of a small swamp by the river. Breakfast or half-board options available.
All 9 properties in the Levi and Kittila region. Note the spread - some properties are up to 60km from Levi village.
Kittila Airport is the closest major airport to any Finnish igloo cluster. A rental car is strongly recommended - most igloo hotels are 10-60km from the village.