Located in Finnish Lapland, the resort town of Levi is situated in the Kittila municipality 180 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. It is famed for its excellent skiing opportunities and its magical views of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis. Levi serves as a great base from which to explore the surrounding frozen lakes and scenic river valleys. Visitors can look forward to an array of activities including reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobile safaris, dog-sled tours, and Arctic diving. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy Levi’s famous nightlife, too. Other highlights include: the Samiland Exhibition, the 19th-century wooden Church of Kittila, and the beautiful Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Set just 50 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle in Norrbotten County, Harads is a remote town surrounded by untamed wilderness. Sky-scraping pines, endless green (or snowy) hills, and twinkling lakes beg to be explored - via hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, or adventure tour. Specialist guides provide unique experiences. Take a day or multi-day excursion, and include items like fishing, privately made meals of local dishes, and animal interactions. The area is also well known for the historic Edefors Church, and its sustainable, contemporary-design tree houses.
Set on the banks of the Torne River in Swedish Lapland, the tiny village of Jukkasjärvi is 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. The surrounding landscapes are dotted with calm mirror-like lakes, fir trees and grazing reindeer. This stunning lakeside destination is one of the oldest villages in the county and offers a wide range of activities. Discover the culture, traditions, and history of the reindeer herding Sámi people. Visit the vestiges of the village's first settlers, including the old homestead - a timber cottage built in 1736 - and the Jukkasjärvi Church, a unique red timber building with a stand-alone bell tower. Undoubtedly, the region's main drawcard is the world's first and largest hotel made of snow and ice - the Ice Hotel, an awe-inspiring feat and one of Sweden's most famous attractions.
