Levi – Perfect for family ski holiday
Easy slopes for juniors, Kids' Land and Leevilandia, ski school for kids, yummy food and new friends. It all begins here!
Levi ranks among the best family skiing destinations in Finland. For the junior skiers, Levi sports a total of 10 children's slopes and their own Mini Park snow park, two children's play areas Kids' Land and Leevilandia, as well as lots of guided activities. Levi Ski School provides a safe and easy start for children to try out winter sports.
Lifts for children
Levi is a safe place for children to try out winter sports. Children under 6 years wearing helmets ski free when accompanied with a skiing adult. The pleasant slopes of Utsuvaara, Sammu and South South Slopes are especially popular among families. Our special lifts for beginners:
FRONT SLOPES:
- covered magic carpet lift at Levi Glasier
- Pome lift at Kids' Land
- pome lift at the upper station of Express cabin lift
SOUTH SLOPES:
- two coverd magic carpet lifts
- two pome lifts
NORTHEAST SLOPES:
- Taalo pome lift at the lower station of lift nr 6
SOUTHEAST SLOPES:
- Utsu pome lift between lifts nr 7B and 7
We highly recommend that you always wear a helmet at slopes! All lifts in Levi require a valid ski pass or area ticket (Leevilandia area). Children under 6 years wearing helmets ski-free when accompanied by a skiing adult.
Leevilandia
Snowy playground for families and beginners is Leevilandia area at the South Slopes, next to the South Point building. Leevilandia area has two covered magic carpet lifts and a traditional pome lift. In the area you can go sledding and snowtubing down the hill. In guided weekly programs, you can participate in games and competitions. Also a fire place for grilling sausages is available. The new addition to Leevilandia, Leevi's playground, invites both big and small ones to balance, play, and enjoy their own snacks indoors. Getting to Leevilandia has been made even easier, as a more frequent ski bus service will run between Levi Center and the South Slopes.
Kids' Land
What would a holiday be without Kids' Land? At Kids' Land by the Front Slopes, the smallest visitors get our full attention. Kids' Land has a pome lift and easy slopes, which make it easy to get started with skiing. The area has a sledding hill for the children to use. In case you get cold, have a break in the Lappish “kota” teepee in Kids Land. If you like, you can bring sausages to grill over the fire in the atmospheric hut.
Ski School is fun
Our experienced ski school instructors are specialiced in offering fun private and group lessons for children. Weekly programs offer several choices for smaller and bigger skiers. Book your lesson in advance to get the best starting times!
Ski passes for all needs
If you already have a KeyCard, you can load the ski pass directly onto your KeyCard from our webstore. From our webstore you can also buy ski passes for your child when they travel to Levi with grandparents, school groups, etc. When you buy your ski pass online, you receive a QR Code to your smartphone. You can use this QR Code to pick up your KeyCard from the ticket machine when you arrive. For families, we also offer family discounts and parents' day passes. With the parents' one-day ski pass, the parents of small children may take turns skiing and looking after the children. Read more about our ski passes and find the best option for you.
Buy your ski passes or Leevilandia area tickets in advance online and head directly to the slopes. All tickets are loaded onto a KeyCard smart card. Ski passes are cheaper for children of 6 to 11 years old, and a child under 6 years wearing helmet will ski for free when accompanied by a skiing adult. 7–15-day family discount: When at least two adults purchase ski passes at the regular price, children under 18 in the family receive a 25% discount based on their ski pass category.
Admission to the Leevilandia area:
- Free entry with a valid ski pass
- Without a ski pass, entry requires a Leevilandia day pass: €14.00/day/person (until 31.12.2024, from 1.1.2025 €14.50/day/person)
- Children under 4 years enter free when accompanied by an adult with a valid area pass
- Children under 6 years wearing a helmet use the lifts for free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ski pass
Leevilandia area passes can be purchased from ski pass sales offices, the South Point rental shop, and the ski school sales desk once Leevilandia is open. When buying online, you’ll need a keycard to load the ticket onto.
Where to eat
Food is an important part of an active day in the outdoors and for having a great time together with the family.
At the base of the South Slopes, you'll find Restaurant Sivakka, offering delicious burgers and the soup of the day.
On top of the Front Slopes, there is the lovely and atmospheric Restaurant Horizont, where the whole family can enjoy pizzas, steaks, and salads. In the lower part of the Front Slopes, Cafe Zero serves bowl dishes and refreshments.
Next to the lower station of lift nr 6, at the Northeast Slopes, you'll find Restaurant Draivi, where you can enjoy tasty pizzas and the soup of the day.
In the West Slopes, near the lower station of the Gondola2000 lift, you'll discover Gondola Restaurant, which not only offers breathtaking slope views but also a delicious buffet, snacks, and a wide range of beverages. At the peak of Levi Fell, you can stop by Restaurant Palovartija to enjoy refreshments, coffee, and delicious pastries.
Transport
Levi is an easy resort to spend a winter holiday with children. And the easiest way to reach the slopes is by using Ski Buses. Buses transfer in November - early May between the main lifts and the major accommodation areas. There are two routes which connect at the very centre next to the Zero Point building at the Front Slopes. You may use buses even for spa and shopping trips. Getting to Leevilandia is now easier than ever! A more frequent Ski Bus line runs between Levi Center and the South Slopes, making the journey quick and effortless. With Leevilandia area ticket you can also use Ski Buss.
However, if you want to move around with your own car, the largest parking spaces can be found in the Activity Park area (lower station of the Gondola2000 lift), South Point (South Slopes), West Point (lower station of the West chairlift) and Southeast Slopes (lower station of the 7B lift). It is easy to start the day from them, as there are lift ticket machines and restaurant services at the starting points.
