Kittilä
Finland's largest ski resort, husky sleds, glass igloos and the northern lights
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Kittilä in Finnish Lapland is home to Levi, the country’s largest ski resort, where snowy fells, husky and reindeer sleds, glass igloos and the northern lights fill the long Arctic winter. Beyond the pistes there is snowmobiling, Sami culture and cosy apres-ski. Our local picks run from fell-top restaurants and lively bars to snow villages and reindeer farms. Filter by category and budget below to plan your visit.
Kittilä at a glance
- Ideal stay: 3 to 5 days
- Best time to visit: December to April
- Highlights: Levi ski resort, the Snow Village and the northern lights
- Where to stay: the Levi resort village
- Local picks: a growing set of hand-chosen tips
- Getting around: ski buses, the gondola and hire cars
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How many days do you need in Kittilä?
Three to five days lets you ski or snowboard at Levi and fit in husky sledding, a snowmobile safari and a night hunting the northern lights.
Where is the best area to stay in Kittilä?
The Levi resort village puts you at the foot of the slopes and close to the restaurants, bars and activity operators.
What are the best things to do in Kittilä?
Browse the local picks above, from skiing at Levi and visiting the Snow Village to husky and reindeer sledding, snowmobiling and watching the aurora.
What is the best time to visit Kittilä?
December to April offers the best snow and the northern lights, and the ski season runs on into spring; September brings the autumn ruska colours.