Seven Seasons 2012

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WELCOME TO LEVI, A CENTRE FOR YEAR-ROUND EXPERIENCES IN FINNISH LAPLAND

Levi Official Partnerit 07 / 2012

THE FIRST SNOW October, November CHRISTMAS December MIDWINTER January, February SPRING March, April MIGRATING BIRDS May THE MIDNIGHT SUN June, July, August THE AUTUMN COLOURS September

Easy days in many ways Levi.fi

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MURMANSK

Arctic Circle

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FINLAND

TAMPERE TURKU

HELSINKI ST. PETERSBURG

OSLO STOCKHOLM

TALLINN

RIGA

COPENHAGEN

VILNUS MINSK

AMSTERDAM

LONDON

BRUSSELS

BERLIN

Warsaw

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VIENNA BUDAPEST

ZÜRICH

MILANO

BARCELONA

MOSCOW

In the remotest corner of the North, on the other side of the Arctic Circle, in Finnish Lapland is Levi, a centre for year-round experiences. This resort is a blend of Lappish exoticism, high-quality accommodation and a range of services developed with care.

Levi and its seven seasons are waiting for You. Getting to Levi It’s easiest to arrive at Levi by air. From Europe, for example, the connections to the village are excellent.

During the winter high season there are daily flights from Helsinki to Kittilä airport and in the summer season the flights operate several times a week. The flight time is 1 h 30 min and the transport from the airport to Levi takes 15 min. For the season 2012-2013 there will be a direct flight introduced from Copenhagen to Kittilä as well. You can also take a night train from Helsinki to Kolari which is 80 km from Levi. A bus to Levi departs from Kolari after the train has arrived.

For direct charter flights from you home market, please contact the travel agents near you. For more information: www.levi.fi For all matters relating to your trip, you may use the services provided by Levi Central Booking Office and Tourist Information, tel +358 600 550 134 (0,8 €/min + local charge, queuing chargeable), e-mail: levin.matkailu@levi.fi , levi.info@levi.fi

The beautiful village, situated on the flanks of Levitunturi (Levi fell), provides all the services required by the visitor. In the village, there are various restaurants, some offering food and others entertainment as well. There are also specialist shops and, of course, basic services such as super markets and medical services. Quality hotels and holiday apartments are also situated right on the hillside.

In Levi, you can always find somewhere pleasant to stay, because you can choose exactly what you want from a truly extensive range of holiday accommodation with options as unusual as glass-roofed igloos. In addition, you can choose whether you want to stay close to the fell village or a bit further afield in your own privacy. Luxury is provided not only by the setting but also by freedom of choice!

ACCOMMODATION 6 hotels 6 apartment hotels Thousands of holiday homes available 24,000 beds SERVICES 40 restaurants and piste-side restaurants Spa area with 17 water elements and 9 saunas Well-being and beauty-care services Indoor fitness centre

Specialist shops selling, for example, sports clothing & equipment, and jewellery & precious stones, and a local wine shop Chapel

Movie theater

Year-round equipmentrental services

Various grocery shops

Post Office

Souvenir shops

Pharmacy 3 medical centres

LEVI IN THE WINTER Pistes 43 Longest run

2 500 m

Illuminated pistes

15

Pistes with snow canons

16

Children’s slopes

10

Children’s lifts

10

Super-pipe Half-pipe Street

2

Snow Park Lifts Lift capacity (people per hour)

26

27,600

Piste-side restaurants

7

Kids’ Land Some of the pistes are open until 7 p.m.

Winter walking routes 18 km

At last, new snow! When the first snow arrives in October / November, an Alpine Skiing World Cup meeting takes place in Levi. From then on, winter sets in, offering excellent conditions again for Lappish experiences in the snow.

At Levi you will find slopes that are well maintained far into the spring. In addition, the

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area is one of the surest places to find snow throughout the season. It’s easy to enjoy skiing in all styles and the rental equipment is high-quality. There are easier slopes for families and the smallest of children as well as challenging conditions for the more experienced skier.

On the fells, you can sense that Christmas is coming well in advance. The warmest festival of the year brings childlike joy and authentic traditions to midwinter. When the real Santa Claus arrives with his reindeer and elves, tables groan under the weight of goodies and the midwinter darkness is bathed in colours for a short while.

Christmas is being celebrated in Levi by building a beautiful Christmas market and with various events and programmes that everyone can take part in. The Christmas programmes can also be tailored to individuals’ requests. Did you know that the family film “Christmas Story� that has been watched around the world was shot in Levi?

Find out what Levi has to offer during Christmas time at Levi.fi or ask by e-mail at levi.info@levi.fi Pure enchantment In skilful hands, snow and ice can be made into fantastically refined little details and impressive structures, that will captivate people of all ages!

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Snowmobile safaris

See and experience Book a variety of programmes at Levi Tourist Information or directly at the online travel store, Levi.fi

Reindeer safaris

Ice Hotel Snowshoe trekking

Horse trekking

Sauna programme

Aurora Safaris (see the Northern Lights)

Ice-fishing excursions

Husky safaris

The Aurora Borealis illuminates the midwinter which lingers until January / February in Levi. Twilight on the fell glows with a mystical peace, and the snowy landscape invites you on various safaris with reindeer and huskies, for example. Take on the challenge of the arctic temperatures!

You can get a feel for snowmobiling on guided tours close to Levi. For those who particularly want to explore the surrounding wilderness, a snowmobile is a must. There are as many as 886 kilometres of maintained snowmobile routes.

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The sun ushers in the spring! In March / April, snow glistens underneath the skis of cheery people enjoying themselves outdoors. There are also cultural experiences and pampering treatments on offer for bons viveurs and lots of planned activities for families with children.

From Levi, the whole of Lapland opens up to you. The cross-country skier is led to well-marked trails and pleasant trailside cafes. There are suitable trails for everyone – and while skiing the well-maintained tracks you get to breath the cleanest air in Europe! In addition, the tracks are close to sea level and the air is rich in oxygen. Enjoyable yet safe outdoor experiences are also available from dozens of companies offering activities in Levi such as snowshoeing, ice fishing or winter-driving school as well as various safaris.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Cross-country trails 230 km Illuminated trails 28 km Trails with snow-making facilities 9 km Trail-side cafes and rest places

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In May, many changes take place in the natural environment: the ice disappears into rushing rivers, and migrating birds rouse nature to mark the beginning of Lapland’s enchanting summer. When the snow has melted, skis are swapped for summer equipment such as walking poles, a canoe or mountain bike.

Glorious nature unfurls right on the doorstep of the Levi fell village. So, you do not have to look far for experiences with nature – signposted and well-maintained routes lead you into adventure and bring you back to the comfort of high-quality services in the evening.

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LEVI IN THE SUMMER 18-hole golf course in magnificent fell scenery The Adventure Park poses challenges even for the adult – the craziest course runs 9 metres high!

The summer toboggan track is summer fun for everyone Two gondola lift systems transport you up the fell where you will find the Levi Summit Congress and Exhibition Centre The Bike Park has world-class downhill courses for daredevils The Skate Park has been built for enthusiasts of various standards Reindeer Park – see the reindeer enjoying their summer holiday at close quarters!

Free village bikes available for rent At the summer-equipment rental shops, you can get all that you need to enjoy summer activities The weekly programme continues for your pleasure The summer programme for children will keep them riveted however young they are Sàmiland for everyone interested in sàmi culture and heritage

The magical midnight sun makes the Lappish summer pulsate between June and August.

The nights are warm and incredibly light. At this time of year, you can play golf or go hiking, fishing, cycling or riding. You may also choose to go canoeing or swimming in the crystal clear waters.

Levi Golf & Country Club’s 18-hole golf course is one of the world’s most northerly. The course, built amidst the magnificent fell landscape, offers more playing time than is usual elsewhere: you can even play through the ”nightless night” when the sun never sets. The location is made even more exotic by reindeer sauntering around the edge of the course!

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In September, ”ruska” paints the natural environment various colours. This is the time for harvesting. The pure gifts of Mother Nature, such as berries and mushrooms that can be eaten straight from the ground and fish caught from clear waters, are on offer in Levi’s restaurants throughout the year. Catering services will also bring new culinary experiences to your log cabin.

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A Relaxing Holiday!

The easiest way to book a Levi holiday is to reserve all your accommodation and programs through our Central Booking Office. We have the greatest selection on offer – you’ll find the best chalets and holiday apartments in and around Levi.

You can book all Levi programmes and services through us from safaris to various experiences around the year. Remember to check the seven-day programme from Levi’s web site!

Book your holiday conveniently on the internet at Levi.fi – our travelshop is at your service 24 h!

Your Levi holiday is just a phone call away!

Call Central Booking Office +358 16 639 3300.

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Also get acquainted with our mobile services at m.levi.fi

Myllyjoentie 2, FI-99130 Levi

Easy days in many ways

LEVIN MATKAILU CENTRAL BOOKING OFFICE T. +358 16 639 3300 levin.matkailu@levi.fi

TOURIST INFORMATION T. +358 600 550 134* levi.info@levi.fi * (0,8 €/min + local service provider charge, queuing chargeable )

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