Skiing activities in Levi began in 1964 when the municipality of Kittilä acquired land on Levi Fell and built a small T-bar lift on the north slope (now the Front Slopes). However, the lift soon proved to be too small and underpowered to meet the growing number of visitors, especially during Easter.

In 1975, Levin Loma Ltd built its first log cabins as part of its holiday village. The following year, in 1976, Levi Hissit Ltd was established as a collaboration between the municipality of Kittilä, Levin Loma, and Sirkka Tourist Lodge. Two new lifts were built on the Front Slopes, and the ski season typically lasted from February to May Day. Cross-country ski tracks were still created by skiing them manually, and the nearest licensed restaurants were located in Kittilä. Although services and accommodation capacity were still limited, Levi began attracting an increasing number of visitors.

As skiing grew in popularity, Levi Hissit Ltd expanded its operations. By the spring of 1980, the company employed six people. In 1981, Levi’s first hotel, Hotelli Levitunturi, opened, becoming the first restaurant in Levi with a full liquor license. In 1982, civilian air traffic began at Kittilä Airport, and the following year Finnair launched weekly flights from Helsinki, making Levi more accessible to travelers.

The importance of year-round tourism was recognized early. In 1983, an 800-meter summer sled track was opened, and the resort remained open during summer months. In 1984, the first Ruska Marathon was held, becoming an iconic autumn event. In 1989, the municipality of Kittilä and local businesses established Levi Matkailu Ltd to unite the region’s enterprises.

In the early 1990s, Levi Hissit Ltd employed an average of 20 people. The development of slopes and lifts continued steadily to meet the needs of visitors: in 1992, the South and Summit lifts were opened, and the Ski Bus service was launched. This service remains operational today, with local transport now handled by three 110-seat buses.

The company also took over the management of Levi’s extensive network of cross-country ski and snowmobile trails, spanning approximately 1,000 kilometers. Levi was first awarded the title of Ski Resort of the Year in 1993, and the recognition was given again in 1994 and 1998.

The new millennium began with the inauguration of Finland's first gondola lift in 2000. That same year, Levi Hissit Ltd was awarded the Good Employer Award by the Ministry of Labour. The early 2000s marked a period of significant development and international growth. Over €8 million was invested in the gondola area, enabling the construction of the gondola lift, a World Cup slope, competition lighting for television broadcasting, snowmaking systems, and an international-standard race center. As a result, Levi became Finland’s largest ski resort during the 2000–2001 season, a position it has maintained ever since.

Levi’s international competition hosting capabilities reached new heights in 2001 when it hosted the Women’s Alpine Skiing Europa Cup opener. The Men’s Europa Cup opener followed in autumn 2002. In February 2004, Levi achieved one of its most prestigious goals by being awarded a Women’s FIS World Cup event. By November 2006, Levi was honored to open both the Women’s and Men’s Slalom World Cup seasons, a tradition that remains part of the competition calendar to this day. As part of its international growth, the company rebranded as Oy Levi Ski Resort Ltd in 2003.

Levi was also chosen as Ski Resort of the Year for the fourth time in 2004 by the FSAA.

In 2006, Levi’s golf course was opened with nine holes, expanding to 18 holes two years later. That same year, the first trails of Levi Bike Park were opened on the western slopes. In subsequent years, continuous investments were made to expand skiing and accommodation capacity.

In 2007, the Zero Point service building, the Express Gondola lift, the North chairlift, and additional facilities for summer activities such as biking were built. The Gondola Activity Park was also expanded, with a total investment of over €12 million.

In 2008, Levi Tori was completed, becoming Lapland’s largest single tourism investment. It includes accommodation buildings, restaurants, shops, and parking facilities. New accommodation complexes, Hotel Panorama and Holiday Club Levi, opened their doors in autumn 2009.

During the 2013–2014 season, Levi Ski Resort introduced Finland’s first covered carpet lift on the Front Slopes. The following season, 2014–2015, brought a major investment in a new ski center on the South Slopes. This included a six-seater chairlift with covers, a second covered carpet lift, and the South Point service building, providing improved facilities for families and beginners. The total investment was approximately €11 million.

The long-term development of snow preservation began in Levi in 2016 during the World Cup event, with the first snow storage piles created on the Levi Black slope. This ensured snow reliability following the cancellation of the previous year’s competition.

Levi was once again chosen as Ski Resort of the Year in 2016 by the FSAA.

In 2018, a new adventure park was opened in the Gondola area, and Activity Park introduced a range of summer activities for families. That same year, Levi Ski Resort became the only ski resort in the Nordic region to receive the ISO 14001 environmental certification.

Levi Ski Resort also developed new waste sorting symbols, which were implemented during the 2018–2019 season across 15 sorting points around the slopes. By the 2019–2020 season, the number of sorting points was doubled to 30, and the symbols were adopted across the entire Levi tourism area.

In 2019, the Levi West lift brought a state-of-the-art chairlift to the western slopes, along with expanded slope areas, lighting, and snowmaking capacity. The Levi West lift base station also included plans for a small village, Levi West Point.

In 2020, Levi Ski Resort launched the Levi Resort app, developed in collaboration with HiQ, providing real-time information and enhancing the customer experience. Additionally, a loyalty program was introduced to strengthen customer relationships. Levi Ski Resort received the Sustainable Travel Finland label, recognizing its long-term commitment to sustainable tourism. Snow reliability was improved by investing in new snow preservation covers, which significantly reduce snow loss. The volume of preserved snow was increased, and snowmaking capacity on the Front Slopes was enhanced. During the summer, new trails were added to Levi Bike Park, and construction began on a new Service Point maintenance facility on the South Slopes, which was completed for the 2021–2022 season.

A major investment was made in the Front Slopes for the 2022–2023 season. The slope base was leveled, and the 3-anchor lift was replaced with the six-seater Glacier Express chairlift. The snow preservation process on the Front Slopes was enhanced, resulting in the creation of Finland’s "first glacier" using preserved snow. This glacier naturally forms over time as preserved snow freezes, creating a natural ice formation on the slope. In spring 2023, Levi Ski Resort’s long-term development and investments were recognized for the sixth time with the Ski Resort of the Year award by the Finnish Ski Area Association. The Interski Congress held in Levi was also recognized as the Event of the Year. Levi has additionally received international recognition at the World Ski Awards, winning the title of Finland’s Best Ski Resort in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024.

During the 2023–2024 season, Levi Ski Resort focused even more on improving conditions for families and beginners. Leevilandia on the South Slopes was expanded, and a new indoor facility, "Leevi's playground," was added to the services. In the summer of 2024, the Hidden Forest Skill Park, designed especially for families and beginners, was completed in the conveyor lift area at the base of the Gondola. Additionally, a new flow trail, Sunny South, was added to Levi Bike Park’s trail network, catering to both beginners and more experienced bikers.

The most recent construction project at Levi Ski Resort was the new high-speed six-seater chairlift, Levi Six, on the Northeast Slopes. Construction began in spring 2024, and the lift opened on December 6, 2024, replacing the existing Taalon anchor lift number 6. During the 2024–2025 winter season, Levi Restaurants will open two new slope restaurants located near the base stations of Levi West and Levi Six.

In 2025, Levi received significant recognition for its long-term work in developing international-level training and competition facilities, when it was officially designated as an Olympic Training Center. This status strengthens Levi’s position at the forefront of Finnish winter sports development and highlights its role as a training and competition venue for international athletes.

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