NEVER FAR TO LEVI

It is easy to get to Levi. It is only a 15 minute trip from Kittilä Airport to the authentic fell village. Flight time from Helsinki is less than 1 hour 30 minutes. It is a determined fact that Levi is Finland's most popular and biggest ski resort, and the top travel destination in Lapland. Levi is located in the Fell Lapland, in the middle of pure nature and large wilderness areas. Levi Fell village is actually a small holiday town, which offers a wide range of first-rate services to its guests. Slope conditions are continually being improved and Levi's ski lifts are open until Mid-May. Additionally, everything in Levi is nearby. We have two free ski buses which will provide transportation for our guests. At Levi, you can experience seven distinct seasons and outdoors lovers will enjoy staying in this authentic fell village.

In Levi we have something for everyone... Artificial snow and lighting for 16 slopes will make maneuvering on the fell easier right from the beginning of the season. There are twists and curves to suit everyone on the wide fell area: easy slopes for beginners, medium slopes for those who have some experience, and the world cup black slope which has 52% precipe at the end for those who really want to go to extremes. We have 45 slopes, 6 slopes for children, 2 halfpipes and 26 skilifts (2 gondola lifts). Information: Ski passes, rentals and service Oy Levi Ski Resort Ltd +358 207 960 200

Fun for kids and adults Levi is a safe place for children to try out winter sports. At Kids Land by the Front pistes, the smallest visitors get our full attention. Our week programme, specifically designed for children, offers fun activities for each day of the week. Luckily there is no age limit, so parents and older kids can also join in... If you are cold, get a warm juice in the Lappish "kota" teepee in the Kids Land. If you like, you can bring sausages to grill at the fire in the atmospheric hut. The sledging hills in Levi have been rated top-quality - so check them out too! The Children's Ski School runs daily for 4-6 year-olds during the winterseason. Skiing and snowboarding courses for older children begin every Monday. A joint day pass for parents There are 10 free poma and rope lifts for children around the fell. Also other lifts are free for children under 7 who wear a helmet and are accompanied by an adult. With the parent one-day pass, the parents of small children may take turns skiing and looking after the children. The pleasant slopes of Utsuvaara, Aurinkohissi and the familiar Etelärinne (South piste) are especially popular among families. Playing in the Activity Centre (Toimintakeidas) The Activity Centre of Hotel Levitunturi offers fun activities for visitors of all ages. The Children's World (Lasten maailma) is a play area for children full of action: exciting climbs, fun slides, bouncing, hide and seek in a ball pit and toy car competitions. For water fun, you can visit the spa where the smallest of the family can slide into the children's pool through an elephant's trunk.

Inspiring activities and experiences Holiday in Levi will leave you with wonderful memories, thanks to our expert partner organisations which provide you with activities and services all year round. You can also choose a pre-arranged trip from the changing week programme which runs both in the winter and the summer season. You can rent equipment on site. On guided safaris, equipment is always included. Find out more about our services and check out the safari organisers' own websites under the "Programmes" link! Activities and services can be booked directly from the providers or via Levi Tourist Office. Levi Tourist Office Tel. +358 (0)16 639 3300 levin.matkailu @ levi.fi

Traditional sauna, smokesauna, Health center, Gym, Spa.

230 km of cross country trails Snowmobile and snowshoe safaris,husky safaris, riding tours on Icelandic horses, dip in an ice hole, wilderness cooking courses, reindeer drivings, go-kart competitions, parasailing flights, hot air balloon and helicopter flights, ice fishing and fishing trips, diving, crossing the arctic circle ceremonies, etc.

Did you know these facts about Levi World Cup? There are several details concerning the organizing of Levi World Cup and we would like to share some of them with you! Levi wishes you all warmly welcome to Levi World Cup! Concerning Levi World Cup facts did you know that… … Levi World Cup is the northmost Alpine World Cup … 2000 persons will be accredited at Levi World Cup … there will be 17 arriving flights to Kittilä Airport from Thursday to Sunday … from 22 000 beds in Levi most of them are booked for the weekend. Though, there are still room for last minute visitors! … about 20 000 visitors are expected to the race … race will be shown in several European countries and also for example in Japan and USA. Television coverage is estimated to reach 100 million people … car drivers from the race transportation visit the airport 120 times during the event …about 150 athletes from 21 countries are coming to Levi …about 400 volunteers is working at Levi World Cup …during the two actual race days there will be about 8000 working hours done by volunteers …1500 square meters of tent structures are built at the competition area ... about 3000 kg of food is served during the event at the Levi Black spectator area Did you know about the race course, that… … the vertical drop of the course is 180 meters … icing of the course (injecting) took over 2 000 000 liters of water. The icing of the steep part and the finish area took 16 hours from 30 men, and the upper part 7 hours. … the training slope is also injected, so that the conditions are similar to the race course … should there come a snowfall, the loose snow will be removed from the race slope, so that the surface of the slop has a finished touch … the steepest part of the race course has the steepness of 52 % … the steepness of the course demands the workers to wear ice peaks in their shoes and to walk leaning back, sometimes even backwards … there are 50-55 gates in the course, which means 100-110 poles, and the same amount in reserve … a novelty at the start area is a heated start cabin built from logs … at the sides of the course there are 2 kilometers of fence and 750 meters of safety paddings … over 7 kilometers of television cable is drawn to the course … 21 television cameras with their crews guarantee a successful broadcasting of the event … preparing of the television equipment to the course takes 6 days Did you know about the athletes, that… … the technical coach of the Finnish team waxes 24 pairs of skis just for the actual races, which means about 80 meters of ski bottom … with similar mathematics, for the actual race of ladies almost 400 meters of ski bottom will be waxed … athletes go to the top of the race course 6-10 times during the competition weekend, and 20 times to the top of the training slope, that means that they sit or stand at ski lifts for almost 6 kilometers … teams stay at Levi 5-10 days … Finnish national team spends about 200 days a year travelling

The restaurants of the fell village and slopes are full with a wealth of entertainment and there is an evening destination for everyone's taste. The night in Lapland is full of magic Árran Music Bar +358(0)16 641 888 www.arran.fi Club Dejavu +358(0)44 086 0090 www.dejavu.fi Cantina Restaurant & Sports Bar +358(0)16 644 446 http://www.ravintolakatu.fi/ Hotel Levitunturin ravintolamaailma +358(0)16 646 301 www.hotellilevitunturi.fi Hullu Poro Areena +358(0)16 6510 100 www.hulluporo.fi PoRocks Night Club +358(0)16 6510 100 www.hulluporo.fi Wanha Hullu Poro +358(0)16 6510 100 www.hulluporo.fi

Best meals all day long Be it fine dining or a homey family restaurant, the menus always include seasonal delicacies as well as traditional courses. Original Laplander specialities are definitely worth a taste: try reindeer, game, fish and berries in different forms. Personal chef Many catering companies operate in the Levi region. Sit down at the table without having to go out – gourmet dishes will be delivered straight to your rental accommodations. Night programme Nights in Levi are full of dancing and live music – those wishing to perform themselves will get ample chances to do so on the karaoke stage. Top artists come to Levi all year round. For more detailed information, check the websites of the hotels and restaurants. Information is also available at: Levi tourist info tel (016) 639 3300 levi.info@levi.fi

Downhill, cross-country, snowboarding and telemark lessons throughout season One-day course - 180 minutes €118/ person - each additional person €20/ person ½-day course - 90 minutes €62/person - each additional person €20/person 4-day Werneri Ski School for children 22th Feb - 15th April 2010 - 7-12 years (min. 4 persons) - Monday-Thursday, 4x90 min €98/ person 3-day Snowboarding course 22th Feb - 24th Mar 2010 - min. 4 persons - Monday-Wednesday, 3x90 min. €86/ person Prices include the use of lifts. Prices include VAT (22%). We reserve the right to make changes. Werneri Ski School Ski instruction takes place daily between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm. Students should register at the Ski School Office no later than 10 minutes prior to the start of the lesson. Smaller children (4-6 years of age) are instructed in Kids' Land, whilst parents can go straight to the pistes under the guidance of an instructor. Ski School Office open during the winter season daily from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm. Hissitie, Front Pistes, Lift 2 Tel. +358 (0)207 960 211 Switchboard +358 (0)207 960 200 Fax. +358 (0)16 641 641 hiihtokoulu @ levi.fi

* 8 hotels and 9 apartment hotels. Levi Center Hullu Poro consists of Hullu Poro: 28 double rooms, 16 apartments for 1-4 persons. Valkea Vaadin: 21 double rooms with sauna, 11 suites with sauna for 1-8 persons. Lentävä Poro: 36 double rooms. Kultainen Poro: 45 double rooms. Hotel Levitunturi: 125 four people’s family rooms, 41 double rooms, 6 suites with sauna, 8 rooms for disabled people. Hotel Sirkantähti: 18 apartments for 4-5 persons with sauna, 70 rooms for 2-5 persons with sauna. Hotel K5 Levi: 15 double rooms with sauna, 3 double rooms with jacuzzi, 15 four person rooms with sauna, 2 suites. Sokos Hotel Levi: 173 standard rooms, 20 superior rooms, 9 suites. Total 202 rooms which 77 rooms with sauna and 14 Combi rooms. Hotel Levi Panorama: 73 standard rooms, 72 superior rooms, 14 jr. suites, 5 standard suites, 5 deluxe suites. Hotel Korpimarja: 8 rooms Hotel Kittilä: 24 double rooms, 10 rooms for 2-4 persons, 2 rooms for 2-3 persons, 1 room for 2-5 persons. Apartment Hotel Moonlight: 58 apartments (20,5m² - 55,5m²) for 1-6 persons Apartment Hotel Levi Star: 39 apartments (20, 5 m2 – 27m2) for 1-4 persons Apartment Hotel Levinkolmio: 15 apartments (24 m2- 128 m2) for 1 – 10 persons Apartment Hotel Lomatähti: 37 apartments (29, 5 m2-121 m2) for 1 – 8 persons Snow White – apartment hotel: – Snow White Unna&Mannu, Levitori: 22 apartments (32, 0 - 118, 0 m²) 1 - 10 persons, 2 luxurious apartments (243, 5 - 301,5m²). – Snow White Klubi, Koillisrinne: 40 apartments (26, 5 - 75, 5 m²) 1 - 8 persons. Holiday Club Levi: 8 apartments (20 m2 - 52 m2) 1-8 persons. Levin Tunturituuli: 7 apartments (29 m2 - 69 m2) 1-4 persons. Levi Lodge: 8 suites. More information: Central Booking office +358 16 639 3300

Getting to Levi: By plane from Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Stockholm


The Kittilä airport is a 15 minute drive away from Levi's mountain village.

Finnair flies between Helsinki and Kittilä all year round. During the winter high season, daily flights are available. Blue1 operates a route between Helsinki and Kittilä from March until the end of April.

Finncom Airlines has three weekly flights to Levi from Tampere and Turku between December 2009 and April 2010.

SAS flies a bi-weekly route between Stockholm and Kittilä.


Flight schedules and price information

- www.finnair.fi
- www.blue1.fi
- www.fc.fi
- www.flysas.com

Flights can also be booked through Levi Travel:

tel. 016 6393300

levitravel @ levi.fi

An airport shuttle bus runs from the Kittilä airport to Levi after all Finnair and Blue1 flights throughout the year. The bus departs once the luggage has been cleared. The bus also runs from Levi to the airport before the flights. Schedule inquiries: Levi tourist information +358(0)16 639 3399) or www.tunturilinjat.fi

Finnair and Blue1 also fly to Rovaniemi. There is no direct bus connection between the Rovaniemi airport and Levi. An airport bus to downtown Rovaniemi departs after luggage pick-up. From Rovaniemi there are buses to Levi (make sure to check the connections). Schedules for Rovaniemi–Levi buses 0200 4000/Matkahuolto, (016) 334 5500/Gold Line, or (016) 342 2160/Eskelisen Lapin Linjat.

Train to Kolari or Rovaniemi and bus to Levi

Trains will get you to Kolari or Rovaniemi. Kolari and Rovaniemi are about 80km and 170km from Levi, respectively. A bus to Levi departs from Kolari after the train has arrived. From Rovaniemi, there are also buses to Levi (make sure to check the connections).

Don’t forget that you can take your car on the train, too, and drive the final stretch from Kolari or Rovaniemi to Levi.


Schedules and price information:

VR, tel. 0600 41900,

www.vr.fi


Levi Travel, tel 016 6393300 levitravel @ levi.fi.


Schedules of Rovaniemi–Levi buses Matkahuolto, tel 0200 4000, www.matkahuolto.fi


Bus from Helsinki across the country


Spring: 13 February –17 April 2009, last return date 25 April 2009, www.korsisaari.fi