One of the most popular tourist routes in Finland is called Levi. This is a ski resort that takes its name from nearby Mount Levi. Despite the popularity of the winter route, the resort is far from Helsinki and takes time to get to.
A Brief History
Few people know exactly where the Levi ski resort in Finland is located. Many mistakenly consider the resort to be new. As a tourist destination, the resort appeared in 1953 near the village of Sirkka and immediately gained popularity among the population not only of Finland, who considered the trip to Levi as their religion, but also of near and far countries. Active winter recreation and sports races are becoming more and more popular. And when the authorities of the nearby city of Kittila bought the plots on the mountain slopes, there was just a boom in popularity. Already in the early seventies, active development of lands with equipped ski areas and residential tourist complexes began. Ski resort Levi has been more than onceawarded as the best winter resort in Finland.
Routes and infrastructure
Levi's technical equipment is top notch. There are about 50 ski slopes alone, 15 of them can be skied even at night, as they are well lit. Twenty-seven lifts operate to facilitate lifting.
All tracks can be used not only by professional athletes, but also by beginners, people who are just mastering this difficult sport - skiing. For super-professionals, there are four routes of the most difficult level. The maximum length of the professional track is 2500 meters, so if you are not confident in your abilities, do not risk your he alth and strengthen your sports skills on easier tracks.
On the territory of the tourist complex there is everything for a complete holiday. In addition to the main ski slopes, there are several saunas on the territory where you can warm up your muscles after an active holiday in the cold, you can rent a dog team and go on a short expedition around the surroundings. Golf enthusiasts will find a high quality course that was built in 2009 at the foot of the mountain. You can also ride snow scooters, walk on snowshoes to the foot of the mountain. After an active holiday, you can recuperate in restaurants or cafes, which are located throughout the Levi ski resort in Finland. A peculiar attraction is the opportunity to get married in the snowy village.
Holidays with children
If youyou think that there is absolutely nothing for children to do in snowy Finland, you are thoroughly behind the times. Because the Levi ski resort in Finland is designed for holidays with children by a big noisy company.
It's worth starting with children's ski slopes. There are ten in total. Instructors work on each track, who carefully monitor how children follow safety rules, teach them how to ski and brake correctly. Beginners are given skiing and snowboarding lessons. Parents need not worry about the he alth and safety of their children when they are supervised by instructors.
Levi ski resort is famous throughout the country for one of the largest water parks. It is located in one of the resort hotels called "Levitunturi". There is where to roam, because not only children, but also adults are at the service of seventeen pools equipped with all kinds of water slides and carousels.
Hotels and cottages
The ski resort in Finland is also famous for its tourist residential complexes. In addition to the usual hotels, you can choose to stay in apartments, an individual cottage near the mountain slope. There are also budget housing. There are several hostels and budget hotels on the territory, which provide the necessary services several times cheaper than the premium segment. This type of settlement is especially popular with students and youth companies who come to the resort to have fun. The most popular ski resort hotels in Finland among tourists are Levi HotelSpa" with a wide range of services, the hotel "Break Sokos Hotel Levi", as well as the "Lapland Hotel".
When you check into a hotel or a detached cottage, be sure to notify the staff about the things that you may need in the room and which are not in the standard list of household services. For example, baby walkers or a changing table. Thus, your stay in Levi will be even more comfortable and memorable.
How to get there by plane
To get to the Levi ski resort, you can use one of the most convenient routes for you. The easiest way, of course, is to buy a plane ticket. From Moscow and St. Petersburg there are charter flights to the city of Kittila. And having arrived in Kittila, it remains a stone's throw to Levi, because it is only fifteen kilometers from the airport. You can also buy a plane ticket from Helsinki. From the capital to Kittilya - about a thousand kilometers, between Kittilya and Moscow - about the same. Therefore, it makes sense to save time on the road in order to spend it at the resort. Unless, of course, you want to walk around Helsinki along the way.
Train ride
From Moscow to Finland you can also get by rail, as flights are made regularly. Unfortunately, there is no direct connection from Kittila or Levi, so in Helsinki you need to change trains to the Finnish train, which goes to the city of Kolari in Lapland.
You will have to spend about twenty-five hours on the road. Arriving in Kolari, you mustuse a pre-ordered transfer or the services of private carriers. The distance from Kolari to Levi is approximately one hundred kilometers. In two hours you will be in the province of Lappi.
Bus from St. Petersburg
The most popular and cheapest way to get to Finland is by bus. For many, the word "bus" is associated with uncomfortable seats and the unpleasant smell of gasoline, so this option does not immediately find well-wishers. However, tourist buses are particularly comfortable and soft. They depart from St. Petersburg.
A bus to Finland from St. Petersburg has a lot of advantages. In addition to comfortable seats and multimedia accompaniment, the cabin has a toilet and, in some cases, a refrigerator in which you can store drinks or perishable food on the road. Tourists are accompanied by an experienced guide who will tell you about the sights along the way.
It is impossible to get directly to Levi ski resort by bus. A distance of about 1200 kilometers is difficult to overcome in a short time. Therefore, the main bus stop to Finland from St. Petersburg will be the capital - Helsinki. From there, a charter flight takes tourists to the city of Kittila in an hour. By lunchtime, the staff is already settling those who have arrived at the hotel. The cost of the bus ride varies from $400 to $800 round trip.
Reviews of tourists
Guests who have already tried their hand at the snowy Finnish region say that this is one offew places where you can really relax with children. For children, there are not only entertaining playgrounds, slides and pools, but also real ski slopes with experienced instructors.
Tourists pay special attention to the purity of nature and the ecology of the area. In the modern world, it is already quite difficult to find a place without smoking factories, but the Finnish side surprises. Silence, comfort, developed infrastructure and peace - that's what attracts people who want to disconnect from the bustling world.
Some people note the excellent cuisine based on Finnish traditions. Of course, the restaurants serve classic European or Asian dishes, but the main gourmet advice is to try the local cuisine.
There are practically no disadvantages, except that before you get to the resort, you need to overcome a long distance. If you or your loved ones get sick on the road, be sure to take special tablets or a patch with you.
