Showed that the most popular sports among its participants are alpine skiing and snowboarding. As you know, Finland has excellent opportunities for practicing these sports and many high-class ski resorts that have all the conditions for have a great holiday the whole family! Today we will tell you about the 10 most popular ski centers, especially since winter is just around the corner and many of us are already planning our winter vacation.

Ski resorts near the city of Imatra.

Slopes of ski centers FreeSki in Ruokolahti and Myllymaki in Joutseno they are not the highest, but they are closest to the southeastern border of Finland and, accordingly, closest to St. Petersburg. The height of these slopes is 60-70 meters, the slopes are equipped with lifts, there is a children's lift, a ski school and equipment rental. Websites: http://www.freeski.fi and http://www.myllymaki.com

Himos ski resort in Jämsä

Ski resort Himos located in Central Finland, in the city of Jämsä. Distance from St. Petersburg - approx. 400 km. The nearest airport is in Jyvaskyla (70 km.)
The height difference on the 18 illuminated slopes of Himos is 140 meters, 12 lifts, snowboard park. Free ski lifts for beginners. Ski school, equipment rental, snowmobile and dog sled safaris

Thanks to the presence of Russian-speaking instructors, Himos is one of the most popular ski resorts among tourists from Russia. www.himos.fi

Tahko ski resort in Nilsiä

Tahko is located in Central Finland, 70 km. from the regional center - the city of Kuopio. Distance from St. Petersburg - approx. 570 km
23 ski slopes, elevation difference - 200 m, longest slope - 1200 m. 1 children's slope

Tahko Ski Resort is one of the largest and most popular ski resorts in Finland. Tahko's slopes are ideal for both professional skiers and beginners. Resort website: www.tahko.com.

Ski resort Koli.

Located in the North Karelia region, near the city of Joensuu. Distance from St. Petersburg - approx. 515 km.

Ski resorts located on the territory of the Koli natural park Ukko-Koli and Loma-Koli– one of the most picturesque winter resorts in Finland; tourists have been coming here for more than a hundred years. Ski resort slopes Ukko-Koli(Ukko-Koli) – the highest slopes in Central Finland Loma-Coli(Loma-Koli) is significantly less. The landscapes at Koli are widely acknowledged to be some of the most beautiful in Finland.

Ukko-Koli. 6 slopes, 3 lifts. The elevation difference is 230 meters, the longest descent is 1500 m.
Loma-Koli. 4 slopes, including 1 for children. The height difference is 145 meters, the longest descent is 1050 m. www.koli.fi.

Vuokatti ski resort in Sotkamo

Located in the Kainuu region, the distance from St. Petersburg is approx. 720 km.
13 slopes, including 1 for children, 8 lifts, including 1 for children. The elevation difference is 170 meters, the longest descent is 1100 m, tracks for snowboarders.

One of the most modern and versatile winter recreation centers not only in Finland, but throughout Scandinavia. Thanks to diverse entertainment (alpine skiing, Santa Claus village Kuhmo, motor sleigh rides and dog sledding, restaurants with traditional cuisine), the resort Vuokatti(Vuokatti) ideal for family vacation.
The ski slopes in the Vuokatti resort are designed for all levels of skiing - both for beginners and experienced skiers. www.vuokatti.fi

Ski resort Ruka in Kuusamo.

One of the most visited Russian tourists Ski resorts in Lapland are 25 km away. from the city of Kuusamo. Distance from St. Petersburg - approx. 1000 km.
28 slopes, 18 lifts, elevation difference - 201 m, longest descent - 1300 m

Ski resort Hand designed according to the Alpine model: a network of lifts connects all the slopes. The pride of the resort is the trails for snowboarders that meet all international standards.
Thanks to the possibility of artificial snow, the resort is one of the first to open the season and one of the last to close - the ski season lasts from October 1 to May 15. www.ruka.fi.

Pyhä ski resort

Located in the central part of Northern Finland, 130 km. from the city of Rovaniemi. Distance from St. Petersburg - approx. 1050 km.
14 slopes, 19 lifts, elevation difference - 280 m, the longest descent - 1800 m. Family slopes, children's ski area

Ski resort Puha located in the Pyhätunturi National Park, 50 km north of the Arctic Circle and is famous for its unique wildlife.
From the resort of Pyha it is only 20 km to the equally famous Finnish ski resort of Luosto. You can ski on the slopes of Pyha and Luosto with one ski pass. www.pyha.fi

Ski resort Luosto.

Located in the central part of Northern Finland, 120 km. from the city of Rovaniemi. Distance from St. Petersburg - approx. 1060 km.
8 slopes, 6 lifts, elevation difference - 234 m, the longest descent - 1600 m. Snowboard park.

Just like the Pyhä resort, it is very popular among tourists who value a relaxing holiday. High Quality. There is a ski school for children and beginners, and there are cross-country ski trails. www.luosto.fi

Ylläs Ski Resort

One of the largest ski resorts in Finland is located in the western part of Lapland, the distance from St. Petersburg is approx. 1100 km.
63 slopes, 29 lifts, elevation difference - 463 m, the longest descent - 3000 m. The total length of the slopes is 53 km. Two ski schools, children's slope.

Among the winter resorts in Finland, the Ylläs ski resort is number one in terms of height difference and length of slopes. The slopes of the Ylläs resort will satisfy connoisseurs of all types of skiing, including fans of snowboarding, telemark, freeride, and slalom. Ylläs resort has a very stable snow cover, so the ski slopes are always in perfect condition. www.yllas.fi

Ski resort Levi.

Located in the western part of Lapland, the distance from St. Petersburg is approx. 1250 km.
48 slopes, 26 lifts, elevation difference - 325 m, the longest descent - 2500 m.

Most of the slopes are suitable for beginners, but there are also 4 slopes for professionals.

Levi ski resort, Finland is one of the largest winter recreation centers in Lapland. Today tourist infrastructure Levi resort is designed to simultaneously accommodate 16 thousand vacationers. It is at the Levi resort that Finland's only ski lift with carriages is located, delivering skiers to the top of the mountain.
Levi Resort is more reminiscent of an Alpine ski resort than other ski resorts in Finland: all services are concentrated in the Lapland village, and hotels, cottages and bungalows are located in close proximity to the slopes. www.levi.fi/ru

When compiling the review, materials from the site ski.spb.ru were used

The 15 best ski resorts in Finland for great alpine skiing. Which resorts are suitable for holidays with children and families. Rating, variety of ski slopes.

Top 15 ski resorts in Finland

Most tourists winter holidays in Finland it is associated with the image of Santa Claus on a reindeer sleigh, the aurora borealis and dense snow-covered forests. Surprisingly, the absence high mountains did not hinder the development of ski tourism. The Finns took a fancy to the hills, paved snow slopes, built modern infrastructure, and now the ski resorts of Finland successfully compete with the European Alps.

Why choose Finland

The map shows that a third of the country lies beyond the Arctic Circle. But the northern climate with frosts and heavy snow does not frighten guests who prefer leisure. On the contrary, the long winter is a huge plus that the Finns use to attract tourists.

Alpine skiing is considered a national sport in Finland. In the small northern country, 75 modern ski centers have been built. Reviews from tourists are full of positive things. The slopes are mostly flat, wide, comfortable for beginners and intermediate skiers. There are also ski slopes for experienced athletes, where international competitions take place.

Peak season falls on the period from March to May, when frosts weaken and comfortable weather sets in.

Tourists leave excellent reviews, and their choice is quite understandable:

You don’t need to fly far; from Moscow to Helsinki it’s a 2-hour flight.
Compared to popular resorts in Europe, they will cost relatively little.
Ski slopes and service are of very high quality.
You can combine skiing with a trip to Santa Claus for the New Year. Your children will be happy.

The local exoticism also attracts us - the polar night and the fantastic northern lights!

We present an overview of popular resorts.

Pyhä

The country's best resorts are located in Lapland, beyond the Arctic Circle. Among them is Pyhä, Finland – a ski resort rightfully considered a pearl northern region. It is located in national park, 1.5 hours drive from Rovaniemi.

Pyhä is a mountain in the middle of a nature reserve with 8 blue, 4 red and 2 black trails.

Information for vacationers:

elevation difference 305 m;
total length of trails 12 km;
cost of equipment – 36.5 euros per day or 126 euros for 7 days;
Ski pass prices are 35-38 euros.

The resort offers a complete package winter activities. You can rent a snowboard, go sledding, cross-country skiing, reindeer and dog sledding. After skiing, a quiet hotel with a mandatory sauna and delicious Finnish cuisine awaits you.

Rukka

Rukka, Finland is a ski resort in eastern Lapland near the city of Kuusamo. Ruka Tourist Center welcomes guests at any time of the year. The ski season lasts from October to May, snow lies on the hills 200 days a year.

Riding conditions are suitable for beginners and experienced athletes:

length of tracks – 24 km;
the map shows 16 blue, 13 red and 6 black trails;
height difference 291 m;
ski pass – 30-35 euros;
equipment rental – 105€ per week or 17€ for 2 hours.

The trails are illuminated. There are 500 km of cross-country ski trails. All types available winter sports: sleds, snowshoes, reindeer and dog sleds.

High demand for ski tours from St. Petersburg. Comfortable buses will take you to Kuusamo, and from the center to the ski lifts you can easily get by car or bus.

Levi

Levi, Finland is a ski resort where the winter sky is often colored with flashes of the northern lights.

Where is? Beyond the Arctic Circle, and the nearest airport is only 15 km away. You can get to the resort by bus from Rovaniemi (170 km).

This is the largest ski center in the country. The slope map is dotted with colored lines:

length of trails 43.2 km;
height (difference) – 325 m;
the route diagram represents 13 green, 15 blue, 10 red, 7 black routes;
886 km of snowmobile trails and 230 km of cross-country ski trails have been prepared;
ski pass 32-35€ per day;
prices for equipment are 22 € for 3 hours and 100 € for a set for 7 days.

Experienced instructors will teach even children and beginners how to ski. Tourists leave grateful reviews for the free children's slopes, snow parks and restaurants on the mountain.

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Vuokatti

Vuokatti, Finland is a ski resort known as Olympic training center. On the map you will find it at the junction of Lapland and the Lake District. Here are equipped best tracks countries, a tunnel was built where skiers and snowboarders train all year round.

Information for tourists:

height difference 170 m;
length of tracks 10 km;
the route layout includes 8 blue, 5 red and 1 black route;
ski pass – 35€;
alpine ski rental – 18€ (2 hours) or 95€ (7 days).

The Vuokatti resort is famous for its rich infrastructure, and reviews from tourists especially note the beauty of nature, silence, and wide comfortable slopes.

Tahko

Tahko, Finland is a ski resort in the Lakes region, where There is a suitable slope for skiers of any level:

the map shows 15 blue, 23 red, 8 black trails;
total length 20 km;
height difference 200 m;
ski pass 33-35€;
sports kit rental – 25€ per day.

Cottages near the ski resort are within walking distance.

But there is also minuses. Vacationers leave reviews noting frequent fog, rain and sleet. The price-quality ratio also raises questions.

Tahko official site– https://wwwtahko.com/fi/.

Himos

Himos, Finland - a ski resort, began as family business and still retains a homely atmosphere of sincere friendliness.

Himos offers tourists:

length of trails 12.5 km;
altitude difference 151 km;
routes of varying difficulty - 4 green, 3 blue, 5 red and 5 black routes;
ski pass prices – 30-32 €;
ski kit rental – €27 per day.

How to get there? By plane from Moscow or St. Petersburg to Jyväskylä airport, then by bus or taxi. Hotels offer a wide range of rooms. After reading the reviews, you can choose either an inexpensive guest house or a luxurious villa.

Ylläs

Ylläs is a ski resort in western Lapland, near the border with Sweden. And although reviews from local residents give the palm to the tourist center in Levi, Finland officially recognized Yllas the best resort countries:

total length of trails 53 km;
elevation difference 463 m;
the route layout is impressive - 6 green, 27 blue, 24 red and 6 black routes;
ski pass 38€.

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Koli, Finland – ski resort in the National Park. Rave reviews describe beautiful views, opening from observation platforms: white cliffs with hiking trails, mysterious caves and groomed slopes for alpine and cross-country skiing.

Tourists usually come to Koli Park for one day to walk around the reserve and ski. Excellent riding conditions:

length of tracks – 10.3 km;
height difference – 145 m;
tracks on the map – 2 green, 5 blue, 4 red and black;
ski pass – 30-35 €;
equipment rental – 26€ per day.

Messila (Lahti)

Messilä is a ski resort on the shore of a lake, among picturesque mountains, not far from Helsinki. An excellent option for beginners, families with children and older skiers. Simple slopes are kept in perfect condition all season long:

height difference 111 m;
the slope map is varied - 2 green, 3 blue, 4 red and 1 black route;
ski pass for the day – €25 for children and €35 for adults;
ski kit rental – €28 per day.

Lahti, Finland - a ski resort, 8 km from Messil, is considered the sports capital. International competitions are often held here alpine skiing and ski jumping.

The reviews are great: fabulous nature, cozy hotel rooms, a sauna and a heated pool. Official site: http://wwwmessila.fi/.

Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä – ski resort combining two tourist center . One of them, Laaiis - Laajavuori, is located within the city, offering slopes for mountain and cross-country skiing, training grounds for adults and children. Cottages at the ski resort are located close to the ski lifts.

Another center, Riihivuori, has a long history. Finland built here modern resort, famous for its slalom tracks, affordable prices and a free children's lift.

The slopes are equipped with 4 trails of different levels with a total length of 10 km. Height difference – 120 m. Ski pass prices – 30 €.

Saariselkä

Saariselkä became famous as ski center and spa resort. Tourists traveling in a group are sure to stay here for 1-2 days to visit the snow park, go downhill and cross-country skiing, and take part in a snow safari.

Information for skiers:

total length of trails 6.7 km;
height difference 150 m;
on the slope map – 3 green, 4 blue, 5 red, 3 black slopes;
ski pass – 37€;
ski rental – 22€ per day.

Kuopio

Kuopio – The largest city eastern region. Built in its vicinity 5 ski centers. All services and entertainment activities cannot be experienced even during a long vacation.

Ski resort Kuopio, Finland is located almost in the city center:

there are only two descents: 400 m and 800 m;
height difference – 93 m;
cross-country ski track – 400 km;
alpine ski rental – 17 euros for the whole day;
The cost of the ski pass is 19€ per day, children under 7 years old go up for free.

Vacationers do not stay here for long. Having mastered the slopes of Kuopio, skiers go to conquer the slopes of nearby resorts.

Iso-Vanity and Piku-Vuete

Suete is the snowiest region of the country, bordering the National Park. Titles local resorts they gave me two hills.

One of them is Iso-Vuete:

height difference 192 m;
total length of trails 20 km;
there are 11 green, 8 blue, 2 red and 2 black trails on the map;
there is a slalom area and a mogul track;
Ski pass 30-32€.

The resort of Pico-Vuete is focused on relaxing family holiday with children. The trails here are comfortable and safe. There are only 4 km between the centers; tourists are transported by buses. There are cross-country ski trails across the hills and plains. There are cafes along the routes where tired and cold travelers can relax.

Official website of the resort: http://www.syote.fi/ru.

Salla

A review of ski centers would be incomplete without mentioning the town of Salla. A small resort in eastern Lapland became famous 70 years ago, when alpine skiing competitions were held here for the first time. And today Local athletes train on the slopes.

Note to tourists:

total length of trails 10 km;
elevation difference 196 m;
the slope map shows 8 blue, 5 red, 3 black slopes;
Ski pass prices are 33€.

Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi, Finland – ski resort, capital of Lapland and home of Santa Claus. Usually children are brought here for New Year to introduce them to the Finnish Santa Claus. Adults flock to the ski slopes to experience the local slopes. There are three resorts in Rovaniemi:

height difference – from 140 to 210 m;
maximum route length 1400 m;
Ski pass prices – €26 for adults and €21 for children for one day;
equipment rental for the day – €22 for adults and €13 for children under 12 years old.

There are trails of different difficulty levels on the mountain slopes, including gentle, safe descents for children. Most routes are illuminated at night.

Finland is a country of vast forests, hills and blue lakes. Locals managed to make their homeland attractive to tourists, softening the northern climate with fabulous comfort and advanced technologies.

Every day in Russia, a healthy lifestyle is gaining more and more popularity. In connection with this phenomenon, more and more sports clubs, swimming pools and fitness rooms are opening in our country, but mostly these establishments are located indoors. But what about those who are used to playing winter sports outdoors? And what to do if you want to get on your skis as soon as possible, but outside the window there is autumn grayness without a hint of white cover? In Finland, this problem was solved a long time ago by creating a refrigerated ski slope in Kontiolahti in North Karelia. Today I would like to tell you in more detail about this unique ski slope in Finland. Moreover, this year it started working on October 12.

Ski resorts in Finland. Photo: facebook

Kontiolahti Stadium tracks

The refrigerated ski run is 2.2 kilometers long. Snow for it is prepared in the previous season and stored during the spring-summer period in a special room. In addition to the main refrigerated ski slope, there are additional ones, which include, in particular, a climb called “The Wall”. The total length of additional trails is 3-4 kilometers. Also at the Biathlon Stadium in Kontiolahti there are several competition and training tracks, the length of which reaches 20 kilometers. During high season, the refrigerated ski slope is open daily: Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 14.00 and from 15.00 to 20.00. On Friday and Sunday the track is open from 8.30 to 14.00 and from 15.00 to 19.00, and on Saturday the opening hours are reduced by one hour - to 18.00.

As for the prices, they are very affordable. Thus, a ticket for the entire season for biathletes is 310 euros, for skiers – 290 euros. There are also day and two-hour tickets for 20 euros and 17 euros respectively. However, biathletes wishing to shoot must pay an additional 4 euros in addition to the main ticket for use of the shooting range. Here you can rent skis (10 euros), ski poles (6 euros) and boots (8 euros) or the whole set for 20 euros.

How to get to Kontiolahti

The Kontiolahti Biathlon Stadium is quite well located - there is no need to go far into the interior of the country. The distance to St. Petersburg is only about 400 kilometers, to the Svetogorsk international checkpoint - 220 kilometers, and to the Vyartsilya international checkpoint - 89 kilometers. To get to the cooled ski slope from Svetogorsk, you must always move along highway 6 to the north of the country and after about 200 kilometers turn onto road No. 5051. If you go from the Vyartsilya motorway checkpoint, you need to take highway 9, then along highway 6 and from there turn onto road No. 5051. The most convenient way to get to Kontiolahti is with your own car. However, you can also get here by plane, arriving at Joensuu airport, which is 25 kilometers from the biathlon center. Flights to Joensuu from Helsinki are operated by the Finnish air carrier Finnair 4-6 times a day. Trains also run from the Finnish capital to Joensuu. Travel time will be only 4.5 hours. So, no matter what mode of transport you choose, getting to the refrigerated ski slopes will not be difficult.

Services and entertainment in Kontiolahti

In addition to the training tracks, guests of the Kontiolahti Biathlon Center have a gym with the opportunity to shoot with an optical rifle, a cafeteria where you can have a snack and a cup of aromatic coffee at any time, a meeting room for 80 people for meetings and team building, educational services, for example, Biathlon training and ski lessons, which can be organized individually or for groups. There are also opportunities for sports not only in winter, but also in summer - a roller skating track, Nordic walking and cross-country routes and bicycles are at guests' disposal. In Kontiolahti you can book a corporate event, for example a biathlon competition. In autumn winter period- on a snowy track, and in spring and summer - on a four-kilometer roller ski track. It is worth noting that competitions in Kontiolahti are not uncommon, including at an international level; for example, the Biathlon World Cup has already been held here ten times.

As for accommodation, the closest motel from the refrigerated ski slope is Kontio, which is only 4 kilometers away. A little further, in Joensuu, there are several hotels that will happily accommodate ski guests.

There is an opinion that every little Finn learns to take his first steps and ski at the same time. You are immediately convinced of this when you travel around Finland in winter. The ease and skill with which the indigenous people overcome the ski tracks sometimes causes real admiration. Skiing in Finland has become an integral part of the culture, way of life and life of this people. Please note that winters here are quite harsh and snowy. Therefore, in past centuries, when the most advanced form of transport was considered a harness, skis were also the main means of transportation.

Moreover, people loved them so much that many today still prefer to ride them not only on weekends, but also on weekdays. The development of sports in this country plays a very important role. It must be said that various ski slopes are being built throughout the country and significant funds are allocated from municipal budgets for this. IN big cities The routes are laid in a park area so that they can be easily reached by public transport. And then the routes go far beyond the city. Skiing in Finland is a common activity for many locals.

Since Finns are accustomed to doing any work well, the routes laid in small towns and villages are often not at all different in quality from those in the capital. Especially if it concerns your favorite activity. The most extensive and overall longest route is around the Ylläs ski resort, where most of the routes are illuminated. Therefore, it is possible to ride there even late in the evening. Admiring Finnish winter landscapes is equivalent to the best meditation. This type of walking is accessible to everyone: you just get on your skis and go slowly. But like any other sport, you will need certain equipment.

Photo: Matkailuneuvonta / Wikimedia Commons

You can rent it at any rental office. , which are in every city, also have an excellent selection of winter equipment. Most of the assortment is Finnish-made goods. Family skiing in Finland on a weekend is not uncommon. Finns also love to go skiing to lakes. If you wish, you can go fishing there. And what is a picnic in nature worth! Or you can just have some hot tea and a sandwich to warm up - what more could you want? And a fire awaits tourists at a halt in a national hut called “kota”. Many of them are located near established ski routes. The Finns are proud that their country is called the winteriest and snowiest. And they support this image in every possible way. Very often you can meet representatives of all generations on the tracks. Often very elderly people, and what can we say about kids, because winter is a real pleasure for them.

Photo: Timo Newton-Syms / Wikimedia Commons

Sometimes it seems that even the Finnish Santa Claus, having completed the job of making wishes come true and sending gifts to children, gets on skis and rushes across the plains and mountains, enjoying the fabulous nature around. Skiing in Finland is not only a national pleasure, but also a profitable area of the tourism business. At the winter resorts, of which there are about 80 in this country, all conditions have been created for the most complete recreation. The closer you go to the north, the longer the holiday season. In some areas it reaches a record value of almost 8 months.

Among other things, you can also enjoy in Lapland. Above the Arctic Circle there is almost no sun in winter. However, the light that the earth receives is enough to ride around to your heart's content. In addition, artificial lighting, which almost all trails in this region are equipped with, allows you to descend even in the evening. The peak influx of tourists is observed closer to spring. At this time, skiing in Finland is more comfortable for a person accustomed to mid-latitudes: it is no longer so cold, and there is still plenty of snow. If there is a water park nearby, then skiing can be combined with water activities.

Myllymäki ski resort. There is a cross-country ski track, including an illuminated one, 5 km in size. You can be taught how to ski and how to properly care for your skis. Available for rental necessary equipment. You can visit a cafe, restaurant and sauna. There is a place for making a fire.
Ruokolahden FreeSki in Ruokolahti. Lomatie street 2. FreeSki ski resort.
Ski track in the city of Lappeenranta. Lighting from 06.00 to 23.00.
Illuminated track in Huhtiniemi. 3.5 kilometers long.
Illuminated route in Kisapuisto Park. Length 4.5 kilometers.
Ski track at Lappeenranta Airport at the end of the runway. Lavolankatu st.

But nothing beats a walk followed by a heated Finnish sauna. This is another pleasure for which it is worth traveling to this country. Above, you can see the addresses of some routes in the region bordering Russia. In our next article, we would like to tell you where you will find out the addresses of special farms, where they are bred and where you can go not only on an excursion, but also where you can ride these wonderful animals.

Scandinavia destroys the idea that ski resorts in Europe are exclusively Alps. Of course, the height and steepness of some alpine slopes cannot be compared with the Scandinavian ones, but in terms of the level of service, organization of recreation and infrastructure development - it’s easy.

Here I propose to discuss the five best ski resorts in Finland, the snowy homeland of Santa Claus.

Finland cannot boast of high snowy peaks; the mountainous terrain is more like a series of high hills completely covered with snow, but the altitude above sea level is still quite high - from 400 m.

Most of the resorts are located above the Arctic Circle, which requires a responsible approach to snow equipment and supplies of anti-frostbite products. Clothes must be chosen appropriately, in Finland ski season There is no alpine temperature “near zero”, at least -15 Celsius, and it will still be warm. There are frosts on the hills and up to –40 C. Therefore, very frost-resistant shoes are absolutely necessary both for sports and for simple walks in the fresh air.

In general, when planning to visit the Arctic, it is worth studying in advance the requirements for safe behavior in frosty weather.

Now we can move on from the caveats to the presentation. So, get acquainted! Finnish ski resorts in all their glory.

Luosto

Luosto is the first Lapland resort on our list.

Mount Luosto is located in the center of Lapland, approximately 130 km from Ravaniemi, the height of the mountain is small, and the maximum height difference on the slopes is 230 meters. The length of the longest route will be 1.5 km. In total, Luosto has seven slopes, two tracks for snowboarders, and simply heavenly conditions for cross-country skiers: 95 km of piste starting at the hotel's doorstep. You can continue practicing at night, as 2 slopes for alpine skiers and 28 km of cross-country ski trails are equipped with lighting towers. There is a children's slide for young athletes and - as is quite common in Finnish resorts - a variety of other winter activities for the whole family. In Luosto you can ride reindeer and dog sleds, have a motor sleigh safari, and taste Lapland cuisine.

The first line in all sentences additional rest A visit to Santa Claus Village is a must. Luosto is the closest of all other resorts to this attraction - a small excursion village in the Arctic Circle, where many entertainment attractions and programs are organized for children and parents.

A special feature of the Luosto ski resort is its close location to the amethyst mines. An excursion to the mine includes climbing to the top of the mountain, from which a wonderful view of the expanses of Lapland opens, then tourists are invited to go down into the mine and get an amethyst stone for themselves as a souvenir. This excursion is fully in keeping with the local atmosphere and makes you feel like a snow elf guarding the treasures of the mountains. At the foot of Luosto, the Amethyst SPA center is built, where vacationers will be greeted by a tropical climate with views of winter landscapes.

Luosto is a resort for a quiet family holiday, far from the hustle and bustle of big cities, but at the same time including all modern amenities for a comfortable life. Luosto is unlikely to be of interest to extreme sports fans and partygoers.

Puha

Pyha is Luosto's neighbor in Lapland, located in the Pyhatunturi National Park above the Arctic Circle. Unlike Luosto, extreme sports enthusiasts should come here. The trails on Püh are longer and steeper. The elevation difference is about 290 meters, the longest descent is 1.8 km. There are 14 trails, 5 illuminated ones. There is a separate snowboard park, as well as several options for free slopes for freeriders.

Pyha is famous for its ski school, so for beginner skiers the experience of communicating with instructors will be very useful. There is also a children's club where experienced mentors work with children, so parents can leave their child for training and ride "adults" the slopes ourselves.

The season on Pykh begins in November and ends in April-May (depending on the weather). The proximity to Luosto allows the two resorts to share passes to the slopes, as well as take vacationers on the same excursions. Same SPA center "Amethyst" is also available for vacationers on Pykh.

Recreation complex "except skis" approximately the same as in Luosto: excursions to visit Santa, dog and reindeer sledding, motorized safari, snow karting, winter fishing.

The level of Finnish service on Pyhe, as always, is at its best. There is evening and night recreation for young people here, so you don’t have to sit around in your rooms.

Vuokatti

The Vuokatti ski resort is located in the province of Kainu, but this does not change its proximity to the residence of Santa Claus (you are in Finland!). Vuokatti does not have record numbers of slopes and heights, but there is a unique tunnel with a 2.4 km long ski track for skiing in the summer - "Huurre Ski", as well as a very large selection of entertainment besides skiing.

Finland in all its diversity appears before the guests of the Vuokatti resort during trips to the sled dog kennel, visits to the ancient inn with local cuisine and traditions. Here you can pet reindeer, get acquainted with the living conditions of huskies, ride a sled, catch real trout from under the ice, go deeper into the snowy wasteland on snowshoes under the guidance of an instructor, and plow through the snowy expanses on a motor sleigh. Sleigh and snowmobile racing, horseback riding on furry-legged northern horses... You and your children will get such a unique experience only in the harsh Scandinavian country. There is no point in mentioning the Santa Claus camp again; the Finns themselves will remind you of it.

Ylläs

Ylläs is one of the two largest ski centers for professionals. It is Ylläs and Levi that skiers mention first when we're talking about about the present extreme sports. The elevation difference on Ylläs is 463 meters; these slopes have as many as 43 slopes, of which 4 "black". The flat ski track on Ylläs stretches for 280 km. The Alpine Ski World Cup trails are also located here. Super G. There are four tracks for snowboarders: a halfpipe, a superpipe and two straights.

Despite developed infrastructure, which brings the Finnish resort closer to similar Alpine resorts, Ylläs does not lose its polar charm. There is a really large selection of different cafes, places to rest between climbs, places to rest, etc. But all this goes well with the Finnish flavor.

Firstly, accommodation near Ylläs is offered in secluded cottages with all amenities (a sauna is a must!), located in a coniferous forest in the lap of almost untouched polar nature. Ylläse is located in western Lapland above the Arctic Circle, almost on the border with Sweden.

Secondly, there are unique Scandinavian attractions here: a distillery, a sheep farm, folk fairs, Lake Lapland Hell, where ancient tribes performed sacrifice rites. In Ylläs, modernity and its comfort are perfectly combined with the antiquity and closeness to nature of Lapland culture.

Levi

Levi is the largest and steepest ski center in Finland. It is located next to Ylläse, they even intersect with highways. Levi, like no other resort, corresponds to the idea of what a comfortable and large ski center should be. There are many trails for every taste and skill, including five “black” slopes.

The long history of the center’s development is connected with the origins of professional alpine skiing in Finland. It was in Levi that the first ski slope was built in the 60s of the last century; in 1999, the first gondola in Finland began operating here. cable car, which still remains a local landmark. Levi in 2000 was chosen as a reserve site for the Alpine Ski World Cup, as the resort demonstrated the highest level of competition organization.

During peak season, Levi Ski Center can accommodate 20,000 people. An airport was built specifically to transport people to the resorts of western Lapland in the town of Kittila, which now ranks second in Finland after the capital Helsinki.

There is no point in talking about Levi's infrastructure in detail: everything you can think of for an excellent organization is here ski holiday children and adults. Levi has been recognized as the best resort in Finland four times in its history. In 2010, the country's largest water park was opened on the territory of the center, which has 17 swimming pools. Artificial snow allows the ski season to be extended until June, and in the summer there is a large golf center in Levi.

The Lapland village at the foot of the mountains provides vacationers not only with comfortable accommodation in cottages and hotels, but also with all kinds of entertainment. There is night club, Entertainment Center, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and even the Ice Village a few kilometers from Levi, where you can hold a wedding ceremony. At the same time, Lapland remains Lapland, even in a noisy resort, captivating the eyes with the harsh beauty of the northern landscapes.