Northern lights in Levi

Lapland’s largest ski resort. Take the gondola or snowshoe up Levitunturi and leave the village lights below you.

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Kittilä · 67.81° N

Seeing the aurora in Levi

Levi is Finland’s largest ski resort and a lively base for an aurora trip, at around 67.8° N in Kittilä. With Kittilä Airport just 15 minutes away, you can land and be under the sky the same evening.

The village itself is bright, so the key is to go up or out: the fell top and the lakes around the village are dark within minutes.

Getting there

Kittilä Airport (KTT) is about 15 km from Levi. From Rovaniemi it is around two hours by car.

Quick facts

Latitude: 67.81° N
From Rovaniemi: ≈ 2 h
Kp usually needed: 1.1+
Season: Late Aug – early Apr

Kittilä airport 15 min away
Fell top above the village glow
Lots of evening activities
Good base for Pallas–Yllästunturi NP

Where to stand

Best viewpoints in Levi

Levi fell top

Take the gondola or snowshoe up for a view above the village lights. Check opening times for evening lifts.

Lake Immeljärvi

The lake next to the village offers an open northern view a short walk from the centre.

Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park

About an hour’s drive away, with long fell chains and very dark skies.

Live weather maps

Weather & clouds in Levi

Live weather map and the next 48 hours in Levi – darker bands show the hours dark enough for auroras.

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Questions

Levi northern lights FAQ

Can you see the northern lights in Levi?

Yes, regularly from late August to early April. Leave the bright village centre for the fell top or nearby lakes.

Which airport is closest to Levi?

Kittilä Airport, about 15 km away.

Is Levi or Rovaniemi better for the northern lights?

Levi is a little further north, while Rovaniemi is easier to reach. Both see auroras often – on any given night, clear skies matter more. Check tonight’s ranking.

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