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Visitor reviews for Levi Ski Resort

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• February 17, 2011
  Rebecca from United Kingdom
  

  We have been coming to Levi for the past 12 years, we have seen some changes within the resort and the addition of the centre. I would highly recommend this as a family location with a nice mixture of piste and natural snow runs. Drag lifts are the norm but there are plans to expand the number of chair lifts available. The atmosphere is fantastic and the locals extremely friendly. We have a mixed ability party with advanced boarders down to complete beginners and a disabled member of the group. So far we have not run out of runs or activities that suite the whole party. The reindeer races, dog sledding and Icelandic pony races make a fantastic and traditional day out where you are treated as a member of the community and encouraged to join in with the other activities on offer. I cannot speak highly enough of Levi and the community it is definitely our 'must come' location.

• Levi Ratings

  Based on 5 votes. Vote

  Access: 4.2 (1) At least one overnight stop, (2) requires a whole day, (3) requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns (4) arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon, (5) there is a main airport within an hour of Levi.	Public Transport: 3.6 (1) There are no buses or taxis to Levi, (3) there are slow or infrequent buses / trains available, (5) getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections.
  Scenery: 3.2 (1) An ugly resort in a bland setting, (3) average mountain views and resort, (5) a spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town.	Accommodation: 4.0 (1) No places to stay in/near Levi, (3) a few places to stay in the resort, (5) a wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets.
  Cheap Rooms: 3.2 (1) No budget accommodation available, (3) just one or two hostels so book ahead, (5) several cheap hostels and pensions available.	Luxury Hotels: 3.6 (1) No luxury accommodation available, (3) just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead, (5) several up-market hotels in Levi.
  Ski in/Ski out: 2.8 (1) The ski area is located far from any accommodation, (3) a free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip, (5) Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available.	Childcare: 3.2 (1) There are no child care facilities at Levi, (5) the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche.
  Snowsure: 4.2 (1) Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing, (2) is often closed due to a lack of snow, (3) occasionally suffers from a lack of snow, (4) rarely suffers from a lack of snow, (5) Levi is snowsure even in the poorest seasons.	Snowmaking: 3.6 (1) Levi relies entirely on natural snow, (3) there are just a few snow cannons, (5) there are snowmaking facilities on all pistes.
  Snow Grooming: 4.0 (1) There are no snow groomers at Levi, (3) occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state, (5) all the runs at Levi are groomed daily.	Shelter: 3.2 (1) there is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut, (3) there are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close, (5) Levi is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close.
  Nearby options: 3.8 (1) If snow conditions are poor at Levi, it will be poor everywhere nearby, (3) there are good alternatives within an hours drive, (5) other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions.	Regional rating: 3.8 (1) Levi usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region, (3) has average conditions for the region, (5) usually has the best snow conditions in the region.
  Lift Staff: 4.0 (1) The staff at Levi are rude or unhelpful, (5) lift staff at Levi are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help.	Crowds/Queues: 4.0 (1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.
  Ski Schools: 4.0 (1) No ski schools available, (2) one or two ski schools but local language only, (3) a few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors, (4) plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available, (5) excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors.	Hire and Repairs: 4.0 (1) Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex. (3) there are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance, (5) good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible.
  Variety of pistes: 4.0 (1) The ski runs are featureless and unvaried, (3) the ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week, (5) Levi has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain.	Beginners: 4.0 (1) Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard, (3) a few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week, (3) Vast areas of gentle terrain.
  Intermediates: 4.0 (1) No intermediate terrain at Levi, (3) intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days, (5) vast areas of cruising runs.	Advanced: 2.8 (1) Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, (3) enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste, (5) Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week.
  Snow Park: 3.6 (1) Not even a kicker at Levi, (3) average sized park quite well looked after, (5) huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails.	Off-piste: 3.2 (1) No off-piste worth mentioning, (2) off piste is out-of-bounds, (3) some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days, (5) a vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days.
  Cross-country: 3.8 (1) There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Levi, (3) there are some cross country trails available, (5) the area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails.	Luge/Toboggan: 1.8 (1) No designated luge or toboggan runs, (3) there are toboggan runs that open quite often, (5) Levi has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages.
  Mountain Dining: 3.6 (1) Nowhere to buy food by the pistes, (3) some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive, (5) there is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets.	Eating: 3.8 (1) Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. (5) A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants.
  Apres-Ski: 3.6 (1) Nothing to do, not even a bar, (3) there are a few bars in the resort but nothing special, (5) clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere.	Other Sports: 4.0 (1) No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts, (3) resort has just a small public swimming pool, (5) resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool.
  Entertainment: 4.0 (1) Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here, (3) the non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week, (5) the resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports.	Winter Walks: 3.8 (1) Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails, (3) a couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails, (5) extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities.
  Ski Pass Value: 3.8 (1) A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available, (3) the ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts, (5) ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area.	Value (National): 3.8 (1) Overall, Levi is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money, (3) overall represents average value for money, (5) overall offers the best value resort in the country.
  Value (Global): 3.8 (1) Overall, Levi is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money.

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• February 04, 2011
  Family of Five from Finland
  

  We went to Levi for Christmas last year and had a fantastic time. We stayed in the Immelmokit log cabins which were great and we had half-board in the K5; the food was great and they were helpful. Only draw back was the price of wine at £13 for a glass! Two adults and 3 children, 15,13 & 9. We did the skiing which we thoroughly enjoyed. The boys, who all ski well, enjoyed themselves and felt the runs were enough for them. I don't ski so well, but found the runs great, nice and wide and not busy. We have previously been to Andorra: little snow and very busy. Did the reindeer excursion and the Husky rides, great fun. It was that good we are due to go again in February 2011 and are looking forward to it.

• January 03, 2011
  john from United Kingdom
  

  We have been to Levi twice and are due again this year. Went to Yalis last year very disappointed Levi much better. Yes it can be very cold, buy a face mask and good goggles. You have to accept you wont ski as much as it is cold and the runs are short but you are likely to be the only people on the run especially in January. To enjoy Levi you have to learn to lark around on the slopes and not just blast down them as I have done every time I go to France. All in all, I would say go have fun eat reindeer but accept it for what it is don't compare it to massive European and Canadian resorts you will soon dispense with the map as you know your way around. Most importantly get fit before you go drag lifts and a few long flat sections will soon exhaust you out if you don't. I agree with a previous review are in Sweden has much more ski area while still much quieter than France but not as quiet as Levi.

• November 23, 2010
  william from United Kingdom
  

  Levi is a lovely place but there is a hotel which is not brilliant (levitunturi hotel).

• April 11, 2010
  Jo from United Kingdom
  

  Went to Levi in February 2010 with my husband and 8 year old daughter with mixed feelings. Us two girls were really looking forward to it, but husband wasn't at all interested. Got a great deal, 1/2 board, had fantastic excursions, highly recommend the skidoo, the dog/reindeer sleigh ride, but was totally disappointed with the Santa trip: £80 to see a man in a suit, (1 adult and a child) and not even a present for the kids apart from a red piece of paper that was passed off as a certificate, and I do believe in Santa...just in case he reads this review.
  Overall, loved this holiday at Levi, we all did, the snow was fantastic, did not ski, so cannot comment, and to top it off saw the Northern lights on the last night. Everyone should go to Lapland at least once in their life, it was super, the people friendly, the country stunning, the reindeer not only nice to look at but gorgeous on a plate too.

• February 23, 2010
  Don Allwright from United Kingdom
  

  I've read the reviews and felt some balance was required. We went to Levi last February with friends who love it and go each year. Sorry but this is not a good review. The skiing is very boring, short, flat, straight and benign. Some may like the very cold twilight, I didn't. I spent most of the time langlauf skiing which I love; it was OK. Yes, there are excursions but at a cost, we went dog sledding which was great. Costs are mind numbingly high, £12 for a glass of wine in the hotel! We didn't drink much. The hotel and hospitality is good.

  This year we went to Italy at half the cost and had superb skiing and a great time.

• January 24, 2010
  pompeydano from United Kingdom
  

  Levi is a resort looking for an all round winter experience and I emphasise the word winter, not skiing or snowboarding.

  For those looking for that snowy time there is lots to offer; the excursions are more plentiful than the Alps including the ice hotel which is well worth the stay and is amazing, husky ride and an Arctic skidoo taster. However, not all excursions are value for money. The Sami feast, at 50quid a head, was a complete disapointment. But from what I can tell from those who went, nearly all enjoyed all the trips.

  From a snowboarding (or skiing) point of view the resortof Levi is somewhat of an anticlimax. First, it's small. Secondly it's short. Thirdly, when the weather closes in (and it did all week) it's smaller and shorter. For example, in the low season with Neilson (as was our trip) a few lifts were shut compromising the access around the hill. With the high winds (above 20mph) and freezing winds, the main gondola lift shuts. This means to do the signature black run from the main resort you have to get two buses, three lifts just to get down once for the fun bit that lasts 30s!! You have to do it all over again just to get down, and then it's disapointing. By Alpine standards it's over before you blink and to be honest a bit dull despite its 52 deg incline.

  Off-piste is quite picturesque. Trees are well spaced and the inclines quite flat. I'd like to give a better review but the weather and visibility prevented more riding.

  But back to the weather. If it's bad, the top of the hill (bear in mind it's only 300m high) is hard. No visability and in low season, no-one around and only the floodlights as friends. Consequently, off-piste will be also out. This again limits you to the lower slopes which you will, despite your best intentions to get over the long numerous drag lifts and the cold, get tiresome. So what to do?

  Many locals use the snow park as a way to get out of the town and it's for a good reason, its great. Good boxes, nice rails and a good variety of jumps. Even the larger kickers on the front slopes are quite manageble for beginners; the 'kick' is quiet sedate offering the chance to really gain confidence. If you get bored, watch the locals, they are fantastic.

  So, if you're a beginner to snow sports or are looking to have a winter experience then Levi is without comparison. Northern lights, huskies, skiddoo's, ice hotel's offer a chance to experience the snow like no other. However, if your a commited skier or boarder looking for a less alpine crowded time and some trips head to ARE in Sweden. There is just more to do when the weather closes in. If you're going for the excursions make sure you go when the northern lights are at the peak (check the 11 year solar cycles).

  As an advanced snowboarder, the snowpark was a good distraction but it couldn't keep me entertained all week and I admit, if the weather was better off-piste it may have been more fun. Sure the weather was bad but all in all...Levi....I tried to love it, it just didn't happen.

  Go for the all round winter experience and not just for the sports. 6 snowflakes out of 10.

• January 01, 2010
  Malcolm from United Kingdom
  

  Levi is the biggest resort in Lapland that the Brits go to.
  As a cross country skier I really enjoy the skiing around Levi, particularly going west around and over the fells.
  There is a demanding "black" climb up the back of the downhill slopes, with an exciting descent on the other side (this route CANNOT be reversed)
  Some routes take you out to reindeer farms, which is fun, but the open plain is very exposed, and in early January, very cold.
  In January there is only about 100km of tracks open at Levi, but they offer good variety and are well groomed.

• December 30, 2009
  Kerri Le Moigne from United Kingdom
  

  We have just returned from Levi after a fantastic weeks Christmas holiday. We stayed at Levi Log Cabins which were just perfect. They were well equiped and also had a fantastic sauna in them.

  Levi is a fantastic ski resort with plenty of snow. My 10 year old daughter enjoyed sledging and can't wait to return so that she can join ski school.

  We do advise that you take plenty of warm clothes as the temperature drops very quickly. Most day time temps were around -20 or below. The Reindeer safarri arranged by our tour operator was brilliant and really made our Christmas holiday.

  We are looking forward to returning again in 2010

• December 17, 2008
  Jo Bingham from United Kingdom
  

  We have just returned from a fantastic week in the snow in an amazing winter wonderland. Levi is a great family resort with plenty going on for all ages. My daughter and I had a great time in Kids land sledging and having fun whilst my husband and son skied.
  My son has learned to ski in a week and although being early season not all runs were open. There were plenty of places for him to ski safely.
  The temperatures ranged from -1 to -27 during our stay. As long as you have suitable clothing you can stay out and play for most of the day. There is a "Kotta" (round wooden hut) in Kidsland offering warm berry juice around an open fire - a welcome relief when temperatures reached -20.
  We met Father Christmas at the party arranged by our travel company. He was amazing and even bought Comet the reindeer along for the evening. There are plenty of opportunities to go on excursions at Levi if you want to get out of the resort and prices vary so shop around. Food and drink is expensive and we were glad to have a half board package.
  Daylight hours were short and sadly the Northern Lights didn't come out and play whilst we were there - we will have to go again.

• November 20, 2008
  lea rottner from Finland
  

  Hi, I have been to Levi 4 times, once to Ruka and once to Yllas.
  I am going on the 18th Jan 08 back to Levi. My kids and wife and me love it. If you want snow then go here. I have never been and not had snow but you must be ready for the cold. We have had minus 38 and it can get a lot colder than that but you get to see the northern lights the kids get to see Santa and it is not expensive to go as long as you shop around. We can't wait to get back there; it's fab.

• February 18, 2008
  Donna and Rob from United Kingdom
  

  We have just returned from a week in Levi and we have had the absolute best snowboarding holiday to date. We normally go snowboarding with friends but other commitments meant that we went on our own. We stayed at Levi Star Appartments which are part of the Hotel Sirkantahti and the appartment was absolutely superb. Plenty of storage (although, if we had had 4 people in there, it would have been cozy), dishwasher, washing machine (so no dirty washing to do when we got home :-)), drying room and the all important sauna. A sauna works wonders after a long day on the slopes. And with the floodlighting, the days could be very long indeed, if you wanted them to be. The pistes were well maintained, loads of powder to sample, no queues at any of the lifts and the slopes were nice and quiet so we could practice and play about without the worry of having to 'dodge' loads of others. Levi was a lovely village with 2 great supermarkets which was more than sufficient. Everywhere was within a few minutes walk.
  We had a complimentary snowmobile excursion (courtesy of our tour operator) on the first evening which was fab and we did a husky dog sled excursion which we booked through our tour operator for ease but if we were to do it again, we would probably book through the Tourist Info or one of the other booking agencies in Levi which were cheaper. The Finnish people are very polite, speak perfect English and are just the most wonderful hosts - maybe it's just a more relaxed place but even the skiers are polite !!! I got dragged along a flat by a skier who I thought had just cut me up when, in fact, he just stuck out his pole for me to grab and he dragged me along to save me having to scoot along on my board - I take it all back, skiers are just ace (or maybe just the ones in Levi anyway !!!)

  Overall, a fantastic holiday. We have made our friends very envious and we are starting saving right now for a return in 2009 - can't wait :-))

• February 08, 2008
  Donna from United Kingdom
  

  Me, my husband, a 17 year old and 2 younger children traveled with first choice in Dec 07 and stayed in the Levi Cabins. They are just like you imagine, perfect picture postcard and plenty of beautiful snow. We were provided with the snow suits and boots which you collect on the way to the resort. We had a 20 mins walk from the cabin to Levi village and on the days of included activities we were picked up from the roadside at the end of the lane. The elves were fab and really made it for the kids including my husband and 17 year old. We stayed out and ate out every day and evening as we felt that if we walked back to the cabin we would get too cosy and settled and would not want to venture back out.
  The food was lovely and plentyful. We ate at the steakhouse one evening which was nice but you do have to book and we thought it was a tad expensive at 165Euros for 3 adults and 2 children.
  The taster trip was just that (a taster) so felt that it could have been a bit longer but we booked to go to the reindeer farm which cost us 385Euros for a two hour trip but we thoroughly enjoyed it.
  We don't ski but for skiers its perfect and the slopes look fab but for non skiers there is still so much to do and just to see the snow and enjoy seeing your kids and adults too getting pleasure from simply playing in it makes it worth every penny. We are going back in 2008 but might try a hotel this time and might even learn to ski!

• January 19, 2008
  J and C from Scotland from United Kingdom
  

  We have just booked a skiing holiday in Levi for March - exactly same place, same hotel as last year (March 2007). Normally we do not repeat holidays so why this one? Well, because we had such a wonderful holiday in 2007: perfect snow, good skiing and a well organised system of runs and lifts and floodlit skiing in the evening, relaxed and comfortable accommodation (we stayed at the Hotel Sirkantahti) with our own private sauna, excellent and varied food, friendly and charming people, interesting excursions and superb weather (temp about 0 to -2), with sunshine and blue skies. Last year snow in the Alps was poor which drew us to Finland. This year the Alps have been dumped with snow (and we have just returned from an excellent week in Austria) yet Finland drew us again. It is also excellent value for money, from accommodation to lift passes. The only thing we missed last time was the sighting of the Northern Lights: so let's hope we see them this time.

• January 15, 2008
  Donna from United Kingdom
  

  I have just returned from 7 days in the Levilehto Chalets in Levi. There were 5 of us, 4 adults and an 8 year old - with a mix of skiing abilities. It was fantastic for us all. The Chalets were clean and well kitted out with sauna and good drying facilities. Although the 2nd bedroom had a pull out bed, it was clean and comfortable. There was a bit of a trek with all the ski gear to the main slope but the quick purchase of a cheap sledge to carry the ski gear took care of that. (take a marker pen to identify your sledge at the end of the day and to stop it going walk abouts). The ski school was great for complete beginners, and there was a lot of options for more experienced skiers, including the black runs. The weather was between -15 and 0 degrees and there was normally a fresh sprinkle of snow every night. There was a choice of places to eat - but very little for vegetarians. We also did a snowmobile trip which was just fantastic. I would return in a heart beat.

• January 03, 2008
  Vicki from United Kingdom
  

  Me and my family have just arrived back from a fantastic 2007 Christmas in Levi, Lapland. What a wonderful experience for my 3 year old daughter (and the grown ups!) - we went husky sledding, on a reindeer safari, snowmobiling, skiing, sledging and obviously visited Santa in his secret village! Levi is brilliant for families and ski buses run regularly. We had lots of snow which we loved as we had numerous snowball fights. Temperature was a pleasant -1 to -9 so with the right clothing we managed to stay out all day and evenings too after our meal.It was meant to be a once in a lifetime holiday but we loved it so much we are booking again for Xmas 2008! I have been converted from my hot beach holidays to action packed chilly snow holidays!! Only minor point was that we stayed in Sirkantahti hotel which was very basic and was not too clean and facilities for children were not evident. However, there is plenty of accommodation to choose from so go visit Levi for yourself for a true winter wonderland!!

• January 02, 2008
  Dennis Hursthouse from United Kingdom
  

  December 2nd 2007, Visited Levi via First Choice 4 day stay, the grandchildren, mum `n` dad and my wife and myself had a thoroughly wonderful time.
  The temperature was minus 15 degrees below zero! when we got there and was 9 degrees below when we returned home, First Choice kitted us out with outer garments, had taster rides on husky sledge, reindeer sleighs, snow mobiles, our elf looked after our grand children whilst we went on a snow mobile safari in the middle of a forest where we roasted sausages on an open fire in a wooden wigwam shaped building. We went to an activity area with the children and visited Santa`s post office.
  Levi is a quaint small town/village with plenty of skiing pistes, and a children's sledging area, I would imagine it's also very beautiful in spring, summer and autumn time.
  The hotel we stayed at was the White Reindeer; breakfast, lunch and evening meals were very good with a variety of international dishes.
  I would certainly recommend anyone who wants to take the grandchildren to Lapland to go to Levi!.
  Regards
  Dennis
  Mansfield, Notts, England

• January 04, 2007
  Falconer Family from United Kingdom
  

  We had a great time in Levi from the 22nd to the 29th Jan 2006. 8 of us spent the week staying in one of the log cabins. We highly recommend them. They have a real open fire with an endless supply of logs, a sauna, underfloor heating wonderful views, what more could you want. Only down side was all drag lifts apart from 1 gondala. We are going to Ruka in 2007 another resort in Finland, can't wait.

• April 02, 2006
  Mick And party of four others from United Kingdom
  

  Spent a week snowboarding in Levi, returning back to the UK fully exhausted on February 5th 2006. What can I say - this was the first time any of us had experienced snowboarding on snow other than at the indoor snowdomeeal and we absolutely enjoyed ourselves. We checked out the temperature we could expect ( minus lots !!) and took appropriate thermal clothing with us. Gloves were the most important as the physical exertion heated the rest of your body. The females went on the Husky ride and thought it was great. We all went on the snowmobiles and again this was a very enjoyable excursion. We stayed in one of the chalets and this was spot on - all the mod cons ( underfloor heating as well) own private sauna - what else do you need !
  Levi suited us perfectly as the night life was not what we went for - just loads of snowboarding during the day (and into the evening under floodlights) and back for a sauna and out for a quiet drink to chat with likeminded people on the days events. The slopes were ideal for families - intermediate and advanced with off-piste terrain varied enough for all. The only niggle we had was that apart from the one gondola - the rest were drag lifts (aptly named) which tend to tire your legs out. But apart from that very very small negative we rate Levi excellent, and would go again and recommend to others.

• February 02, 2006
  Owens Family from United Kingdom
  

  Visited Levi between 22nd and 29th January 2006. Upon arrival, blown away by the wind and the minus 20 temps. The rest of the week was spent basking in temps no lower than minus 7. Skiing was very good and the snowmobiling excursion a must for everybody. A special mention to the childrens' ski school. Our 2 children aged 8 and 11 had never put on a pair of ski's before, by the end of the week they were waving to us as they sped passed! Do not go to Levi if you want loads of nightlife but its ideal for families with children learning to ski. Brilliant time in the Artic Cirle, a dream come true for the whole family!!!!!

• January 24, 2006
  paul miller from United Kingdom
  

  Hi there. Myself and family spent a weak in Levi in Jan 2006. We all love skiing but the temp -32 put a spanner in the works and could just not handle no more than 1 hour at a time b 4 going inside 2 thaw the blood..... just returned on the 22.1.06 2 log on and see that the temp the following wk will b no lower than -10 wot a b.....d .

• December 29, 2003
  Philip D Broom from United Kingdom
  

  seven others and myself spent a a week in Levi, living in a log cabin during January of this year (2003). Alpine skiing in Levi is limited for advanced skiers, mainly catering for beginners and intermediates. The temperature hovered around minus 35 degrees celsius for much of our stay, requiring the purchase of new gloves. Our old gloves which had served us well in other resorts, were just not up to keeping our hands warm here. There are many excursions and activities organised by travel companies, we limited ourselves to just one, visiting a reindeer farm and ice fishing.After a short ride in a reindeer sled we tried our hands at ice fishing. Having bored our hole through three feet of ice we dangled our little rods in the hole for about tem minutes, this was as long as we could manage with the extreme cold and not helped by being told no one had caught a fish for about two months. Although we were of the opinion that, this excursion was not really good value for money,we would not of missed it for the world.
  Our log cabin was excellent with a sauna, full kitchen and as much wood as we could burn on our open fire. Set in the woods on the outskirts of the village it was! a 'Winter Wonderland'. We are returning in January 2004 and intend to visit the husky farm this time.