At Christmas and New Year you can choose to be entertained by the lively and buzzy atmosphere in Lappish style or settle in to enjoy the peaceful and calming scenery.

Christmas is filled with things to do and experience: Visit the Christmas Market, enjoy the Christmas concerts and carols at the cozy and beautiful St Mary's Chapel, learn more about the Lappish way of life by joining one or more of the wide variety of guided tours and excursions, or explore Levi's slopes and cross country skiing tracks.

During the Christmas week grocery stores, souvenir shops and restaurants are open.

You can also find a wide variety of accommodation options in Levi. Book the accommodation that's right for you either by calling Visit Levi's sales team or search online for the option that suits you best!

Activities and guided tours

Various activities and excursions are organized in Levi throughout Christmas. Would you like to go meet Santa Claus, go snowshoeing, go on a sleigh ride through a snowy forest, or do you want to get to know the life of sled dogs more closely and jump on a dog sled for a safari? The possibilities are endless!

Ski slopes and cross-country ski tracks are also in great condition around Christmas, so you can enjoy an active holiday filled with winter sports. To avoid queues at the lift pass office, Buy ski passesonline ahead of time and you can go straights to the slopes!

Christmas dinners

Christmas is time for delicious food and spending time with your loved ones. Pre-booking your Christmas dinner is highly recommended!

Christmas includes good and tasty food. You can enjoy a Christmas dinner at one of the many restaurants, or if you prefer to spend a relaxing Christmas in the peace of your own cabin or apartment without worrying about cooking, that is also possible. You can conveniently find the restaurants' Christmas menus and the meals delivered to the cabins from below as Christmas 2024 approaches again.

Levi's Christmas Market

Levi's Christmas market is located in the center of Levi by the Front slope, next to Zero Point (address: Hissitie 8). You'll find handicrafts, souvenirs and local delicacies at the market for yourself as well as for your loved ones for Christmas. The Christmas market is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (opening hours are different between December 24-26th). In the event of extremely cold temperatures, the market is closed. More detailed opening hours will be updated as Christmas approaches.

Declaration of Christmas Peace

The declaration of Christmas Peace will take place on 24.12.2024 at 15.00 at Zero Point.

The Christmas Peace will be proclaimed at least in the following languages:

• Finnish

• Sami

• Swedish

• English

• French

• German

• Spanish

• Italian

A couple of songs will be sung during the declaration of Christmas Peace. The slopes then quieten down for the Christmas.

Christmas on the Slopes

The blue light of the polar night and the festive atmosphere make every turn on the slopes feel special – an experience that stays with you for a long time. At Christmas, numerous slopes and lifts are already open in Levi. Check Christmas opening times here and real-time information and opening times on slopes and lifts here.

Leevilandia's children's program offers fun activities for every day of the week! The special Christmas and New Year programs add even more magic to the days, including the Christmas trail with its tasks and Leevilandia's outdoor disco. Explore the detailed daily schedule and join us for unforgettable moments on Levi's slopes!

For events and more detailed schedules for the 2024 Christmas period, see below.