Destination Comparison
Rovaniemi vs Levi
Finland's two most popular Lapland destinations — the Arctic Circle city with Santa Claus versus the premier ski resort.
✦7/10
Aurora Score
✦7/10
✓$130/day
Daily Budget
$140/day
Easy ✈️
Accessibility
Easy ✈️
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best Months
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
✓21h
Dark Hours (Winter)
20h
Arctic
Region
Arctic
✓18 types
Activities
17 types
Our Verdict
Rovaniemi wins for glass igloos and family Christmas magic; Levi wins for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts
Choose Rovaniemi if:
Families, those wanting the Santa Claus Village experience, and glass igloo stays
Choose Levi if:
Skiers, snowboarders, and those wanting a complete ski resort atmosphere with aurora viewing
Finland
Rovaniemi
Families and couples wanting the full Finnish Lapland winter magic with glass igloo stays
Finland
Levi
Skiers and families wanting Lapland winter magic with Finland's best ski facilities