Levi in December — Christmas Magic in the Polar Night
Christmas season, polar night and unforgettable atmosphere
Temperature
-10…-25 °C
Daylight
0–3 h (polar night)
Snow
Deep and permanent
Season
Peak
What is Levi like in December?
December is Levi's most magical time. The polar night creates a blue twilight, the village glows with Christmas lights, snow covers everything and the atmosphere is like a storybook. The Christmas season is Levi's busiest and most expensive time — accommodation is booked months in advance. Santa Claus, reindeer, husky rides and Christmas dinners make December unforgettable. The cold can be intense but it's part of the experience.
What to do in December?
- Meeting Santa Claus — fell cabin + Arcandia
- Christmas shopping and Christmas markets
- Skiing and snowboarding — slopes and trails illuminated, atmospheric in the dark
- Husky rides, reindeer safaris, snowmobile safaris
- Northern Lights — excellent month (long nights)
- Christmas dinner at a restaurant or cooking your own in the cabin
- New Year's Eve in Levi
Already planning your trip? Check availability and prices.
Events
Christmas season all month — Santa Claus venues, Christmas programmes at restaurants
New Year's Eve and fireworks
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Practical Tips
- →BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE — 6–12 months ahead for the Christmas season
- →Restaurants: book weeks in advance, especially for Christmas Eve
- →Alko (liquor store): closes early on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- →Dress extremely warmly — frost can be -25…-35 °C
- →With children: a headlamp turns moving in the dark into an adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
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