Kittila City Guide — Attractions, Food & Tips

Kittila City GuideA small Lappish municipality and gateway to the Levi ski resort, where the Northern Lights dance over snow-blanketed fells, reindeer roam freely, and the midnight sun never sets in summer.Key Facts

Country: Finland

Currency: EUR (Euro)

Language: Finnish / Sámi

Time Zone: UTC+2

Best Time to Visit: December–March

Top Places to Visit

Levi Ski Resort — 43 slopes across Levi fell with the longest run at 2.5 km. Excellent for beginners and intermediates, with floodlit runs for skiing in polar darkness. Also offers cross-country trails.

Northern Lights — Kittilä lies within the auroral zone with over 200 potential aurora nights per year. Best viewed September to March away from village lights. Glass igloos and aurora cabins available.

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park — One of Finland's most popular national parks with 500 km² of untouched fells, old-growth forests, and crystal-clear streams. Excellent hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter.

Husky & Reindeer Safaris — Ride a reindeer sleigh through snow-covered forests or mush your own team of huskies across frozen lakes. Visits to reindeer farms include learning about Sámi herding culture.

Levi Ice Gallery — An annual gallery carved entirely from snow and ice, featuring illuminated sculptures and an ice bar where drinks are served in glasses made of ice.

Local Food

Sautéed Reindeer (Poronkäristys) — The quintessential Lappish dish: thin-sliced reindeer sautéed with butter, served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumber. Rich, earthy, and deeply satisfying.

Grilled Salmon (Loimulohi) — Fresh Atlantic salmon pinned to a wooden board and slow-grilled over an open fire — a traditional Lappish cooking method. Often served at wilderness campfire meals.

Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) — A creamy, dill-seasoned salmon soup made with potatoes, leeks, and cream. A warming staple found in every Lappish restaurant, perfect after a day on the slopes.

Leipäjuusto (Bread Cheese) — A squeaky, grilled fresh cheese traditional to northern Finland, served warm with cloudberry jam. A unique textural experience that pairs sweet and savoury beautifully.

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