Winter Activities in Levi Northern Lights Village

Aurora Hunting in the Wilderness

An unforgettable evening, in which we first head north and do a round trip, passing by either Jerisjärvi or Ounasjoki, wherever the Northern Lights are more likely to flame up that night. The Aurora Expedition is made in comfort by bus. On the way, we stop to take photos. Grab a reindeer hide, lie down in the snow, and enjoy an unforgettable experience under the Northern Lights. If the evening is completely calm, you may even hear the whispers of the Northern Lights

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Duration: 3 hours

Included: Guiding in English, Warm Drinks & Snacks, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Gloves

Aurora Hunting on Snowmobile

Take a snowmobile through the nocturnal snow-covered forest, far away from the residential areas and their light pollution, we warm up by the fire under the starry sky and wait with an evening meal and hot drinks. Are you the one who sees the first flare of the Northern Lights? Compose your photos to include the Northern Lights, the snow-covered conifers, and the fells or just let the unforgettable sights enchant you. Our snowmobiles are new, extremely easy to use, and safe. If you wish, you can also hop into the sleigh towed by the guide and focus on enjoying the experience with all your senses.

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Duration: 3 hours

Includes: Guiding in English, Warm Drinks & Snacks, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Gloves, Snowmobile & Fuel

Note: Children must be older than 13 and at least 140 centimeters tall to be on the back of the snowmobile. Kids under those requirements must sit in a sleigh.

Aurora Hunting by Heated Sleigh

The silent, snow-covered forest, the nocturnal fell on the edge of the boundless wilderness, and the magical Northern Lights above you. Take a seat in the heated Aurora sleigh and enjoy! Your guide tows the sleigh with a snowmobile through the snowy, moon and starlit landscape, all the way to the top of the fell, far away from the residential areas and their light pollution. After arriving, we prepare our cameras and take photographs of the northern night sky. We wait for the Northern Lights to appear in comfort by the fire, enjoying hot drinks and listening to tales until someone spots the first flare. Now your imagination is the only limit: The Northern Lights waving across the sky, the constellations, snowy trees.

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Duration: 3 hours

Includes: Hot Drinks

Aurora Expedition on Snowshoes

In the quiet forest, the only sound comes from the crunching snow as you walk over the snowdrifts that can get up to one-meter-thick in your snowshoes past the trees bent under the snow. The slumbering forest is lit only by the moon and the millions of stars. You feel connected to the ancient nature. In the forest, a cozy hut is waiting for you to build a fire and enjoy some snacks and warm drinks while you wait for the Northern Lights to flare up. With any luck, you get to be witness to a magnificent show as the waving Northern Lights expand across the universe.

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Duration: 2 hours

Includes: Guiding in English, Warm Drinks & Snacks, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Gloves, Snowshoes

Aurora Photography Workshop

Make the most out of the opportunity to photograph the Northern Lights. During the photography workshop you will learn all the tricks you need to capture the Northern Lights and the night sky in such a way that your photos are an accurate representation of reality. Your instructor has many years’ worth of knowledge and experience of photographing the Northern Lights. The workshop provides you with just the right tips on how to handle your camera and set the exposure and shutter to be able to share the magic of the Northern Lights with your friends with the best possible photos.

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Duration: 1 hour

Snowmobile Safari

Leave the last remains of your everyday cares behind you and sit behind the handlebars of a snowmobile. On the snowmobile safari, you will receive a good understanding of the nature of Lapland during the winter. The breathtakingly beautiful landscape of the forest, the powdery snowdrifts, and the trees bowing down under the weight of the snow line your route that takes you comfortably away from the bustle of the village of Levi. Along the way, we stop to take photographs of the beautiful scenery and to enjoy a hot drink. We may even be joined by a curious Siberian jay that, according to old folk tales, are departed woodsmen… All snowmobile safaris include an introduction to safe handling and riding as well as an experienced guide.

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Duration: 2 hours or 4 hours

Includes: Guiding in English, Warm Drinks & Snacks, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Gloves, Snowmobile & Fuel

Note: Children must be older than 13 and at least 140 centimeters tall to be on the back of the snowmobile. Kids under those requirements must sit in a sleigh.

Snowmobile Safari & Ice Fishing

Drill a hole through the thick ice, bait the hook, and see if you can catch a perch or a whitefish from the secluded, ice-covered wilderness lake. The snowmobile safari takes you through the remote, uninhabited forests and over the windy fells, past the breathtakingly beautiful scenery, until we reach the small wilderness lake. At the lake, we will try our luck at fishing and build a fire to enjoy a delicious meal. Along the way, we stop to take photos of the most beautiful sights of our trip. All snowmobile safaris include an introduction to safe handling and riding as well as an experienced guide.

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Duration: 4 hours

Includes: Guiding in English, Soup Lunch inc. Rye Bread, Warm Berry Juice and Cookies, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Mittens, Balaclava & Helmet, Snowmobile & Fuel and Insurance w/ €2k self liability

Note: Children must be older than 13 and at least 140 centimeters tall to be on the back of the snowmobile. Kids under those requirements must sit in a sleigh.

Snowmobiling for Kids

Let your children experience the thrill of motor sports, in the safe environment of the Northern Lights Village!

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Duration: 30 minutes – 1 hour

Includes: Kids’ Snowmobile & Driving Instructions, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Gloves, 200 m track usage, Fuel & Helmet.

Note: Parents/Guardians are responsible for their children throughout the rental period as well as to assess whether this activity is suitable for their age, height, and weight

Husky Safari

Driving a team of huskies over the white, shimmering fells is an experience that is almost mandatory during a trip to Lapland. The eager dogs run at full speed and the sled glides effortlessly over the snowdrifts with the skids hissing softly. The lead dog turns to look at you at a crossroads – right of left? Mush! The husky safari starts in front of an Aurora hut and takes you on a fast-paced trip over the untouched snow of the forests of Levi. This is an experience that you will never forget!

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Distance: 5km or 10km

Includes: Guiding in English, Warm Berry Juice, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Gloves

Note: We have two-people sleighs. Each sleigh is ridden by one of the guests.

Reindeer Express Tour

What does a reindeer eat in the fells in wintertime? What does a reindeer’s muzzle feel like? How does a reindeer survive outside in -45 degrees centigrade? It is time to find out! Thoroughly explore the Northern Lights Village’s reindeer paddock. You get to meet with a reindeer breeder who will inform you about the reindeer and the Sámi people. And of course, you also get to feed the reindeer and drive a reindeer sleigh through the snowy forest. Sit down into the sleigh, signal the reindeer – and hold on! Now you get to see how Laplanders used to move around before snowmobiles arrived in the northern wilderness.  Riding a reindeer sleigh through the wintry forest is an experience that seldom comes around in one’s life!

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Duration: 25 minutes

Includes: Guiding in English, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Mittens, Seat in Reindeer Sleigh

Cross-country skiing lesson

Jump on your skis and push ahead – soon you will be gliding on the snow like ancient Laplanders. Skiing is easy and can be done by anyone who can walk! During this beginners’ course, your guide will teach you the basic techniques, after which you can head on the forest trail to witness the wintery beauty of Lapland.

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Duration: 2 hours

Includes: Guiding in English, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Skiing Boots & Gloves, Cross-country Skis and ski poles.

Snowshoeing in the Forest

Snowshoeing is the closest way to experience the nature of Lapland. The deep snow crunching under the shoes, the snow-hooded trees, and the pearly-white willow grouse watching you from afar – the winter nature is a magical world of its own. We hike through the forest in snowshoes to a nearby fell where we will build a fire and enjoy the spectacular scenery. The guide will provide information on the nature and animals of Lapland, and with any luck we may see a Siberian jay, a willow grouse, or a herd of reindeer wandering by. This trip is especially suitable for nature-lovers, who wish to take great photographs and enjoy the natural scenery in an ecological way.

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Duration: 2 hours

Includes: Guiding in English, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Gloves, Snowshoes

Searching for Santa

Searching for Santa is a set of playful, unforgettable Christmas experiences for the young and the young at heart, set in Northern Lights Village. Santa’s little helper Elf will meet you and other participating families and be your guide for the day. The day starts with gingerbread baking. After the cookie moment, the Elf will take you to meet Santa’s flying reindeer. Unfortunately, the reindeer only fly on Christmas night, but you get to take a (short) ride on the reindeer-drawn sleigh through the snowy forest instead. Then, it is time to go searching for Santa’s secret cabin. The Snowmobile-Elf will take your family on a heated sleigh ride into the forest. If you can find the cabin, Santa will most likely welcome your family in for a private chat and offer a symbolical gift.

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Includes: Guiding by an Elf in English, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Mittens, Gingerbread Baking & Crafts, Meeting the Reindeer and a Short ~10-minute Sleigh Ride, Short Ride in the Snowy Forest on Heated Sleigh Pulled by a Snowmobile, Meeting Santa Claus in his Cabin for approximately 10 Minutes, Symbolical Gift

Reijo Raekallio Art Gallery

OFor 50 years Reijo Raekallio has been painting pictures of everyday life portraying people, reindeer, nature, motion – focusing on the atmosphere and the light. Reijo’s paintings are based on imagination. Both animal and human characters are caricatures. His vivid deep colored aquarelles have been described magnificently colorist. The home gallery building – designed by the artist – is a beautiful sight. And inside you will always find a varying exhibition of 100 or so paintings.

Availability: 24th of November – 20th of April

Includes: Guide in English