Levitunturi, Fell in Sirkka, Kittilä, Finland
Levitunturi rises to 1,742 feet (531 meters) above sea level and serves as the centerpiece of Finland's largest ski resort with 43 slopes and extensive winter sports facilities.
The development of Levi as a ski resort began in the late twentieth century, transforming from a modest hill into Finland's premier winter destination hosting FIS Alpine Ski World Cup slalom races since the 1990s.
The region reflects Sami indigenous heritage through local crafts, traditional music performances, and storytelling sessions, while winter festivals celebrate Lapland hospitality with reindeer rides and illumination displays during Christmas season.
Visitors can reach Levi from Kittilä Airport located 11 miles (17 kilometers) away via shuttle or rental car, with accommodation options ranging from luxury hotels to cozy cottages near the slopes.
Winners of the women's World Cup slalom race at Levi receive a reindeer as their prize, though the animals remain on a nearby farm symbolizing the region's deep connection to traditional reindeer herding.
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