The 10 Best Ski & Snowboard Areas in Finland, Finland

Discover Lapland provides guided tours through out the year in the beautiful and unique Finnish Lapland. Nature has a positive impact on health and well-being and there is no better place to experience the mother natures power than in the Arctic Circle. Discover Lapland wants to bring you to the wilderness to empower your mind, body and soul while being outdoors on an adventure.

Syote is all year round tourist resort, which consist of two ski areas Iso-Syote and Pikku-Syote and is surrounded by Syote National Park. During winter you can enjoy cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, winter fatbiking, snowmobile-, husky- and reindeer safaris, northern lights spotting, etc. Summer activities: hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, river tubing, fishing, trail running.

Ruka-Kuusamo is surrounded by National Parks, pure nature and comprehensive services. In Ruka-Kuusamo area you can go active on adventures or relax in well-being services, enjoy good food and quality accommodation in stunning sceneries all year round.

Levi resort is located in the western Lapland, in the middle of pure nature and large wilderness areas. Levi Ski Resort is the most popular and fast-growing sport resort in Finland. Alpine World Cup Race is arranged every November. The first snowflakes usually fall in October-November and the skiing season continues until early-May. With 43 slopes, 27 lifts and more than 200 km of cross-country trails, Levi offers the skiers the best there is. There are different types of slopes and skiing tracks that offer a possibility to enjoy skiing for both beginners and more experienced skiers. In the beginning of the season one can start with skiing on the 9 km long artificial "first snow" track, which is free of charge. The most challenging and well-assorted South Park in Finland for the snowboarders and the freestyle enthusiasts is situated in Levi. Alpine Training Park for racing teams and clubs. International ski school offers lessons and courses for all skill levels. 2 rentals and shops

Pyhä is a true Lappish ski resort surrounded by the natural beauty of fell landscapes in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Here reindeers roam free and Northern lights dance in the sky. Already the ancient Lappish people recognized the beauty of Pyhä, and brought offerings to the gods on these impressive fells. Today well-maintained ski slopes, efficient ski lifts and great service guarantee fabulous skiing days at Pyhä. Ski area is totally renewed with a superfast 6 person chair lift, new Piste Palander (FIS) Slope and improved beginners’ area. Pyhä is easily reached from Rovaniemi. In just 90 minutes from the airport you are skiing surrounded by pure nature. At Pyhä the quietness and magnificent nature of the National Park are just at 300m from the accommodation.

Kids come first! Kids find a fun playground right next to the Front Slopes. When the adults enjoy some skiing on the slopes, the sledging hill and daily activities at the Kids' Land offer lots of fun and things to do for the younger members of the family. At Kids' Land, there are two poma lifts for children to practise skiing. You can borrow sledges, sliders and stigas for children to play at Kids' Land area. If you get cold, warm up in a Lappish hut next to a blazing fire while enjoying a hot drink. It is also possible to bring along your own packed lunch or grill sausages in a hut. The indoor day care center Tenavatokka is a safe and fun place for the smallest kids and babies. You can bring your children to play and do handicrafts whenever your family needs a break. All events at Kids' Land are free of charge!