Welcome to Kittilä, a municipality with population of 6 500 inhabitants, in a rugged northern region of Finnish Lapland. Besides the municipal centre, there are around 30 other villages in the area of Kittilä, where population vary from fewer than 10 people to a few hundred. Kittilä is rich with culture and history – The earliest inhabitants of the Kittilä area are assumed to be from the Bronze Age and Stone Age dating back to 3,500–3,000 years ago.
Ski resort Levi in Kittilä, is Finland’s most popular year-round tourist and event destination with wide range of activities for everyone. Agnico Eagle Finland Oy’s mine in Kittilä is Europe’s largest gold mine. Kittilä is home to a number of artist residences as well as other tourism and cultural attractions. Kittilä Airport is a bustling international airport with numerous connections to Finland and the rest of Europe. Also railway connections to Kolari and Rovaniemi, where you can catch a bus directed to Kittilä.
Winter is Kittilä’s busiest season, and it’s no surprise that the cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and reindeer safaris are among the best in the country. Even in the summer, the beautiful scenery surrounding the areas attracts hikers, fisherman, and paddlers.
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In Kittilä, everything evolves around nature and about how it is such an important part of life for the villages. Activities like hiking or cross-country skiing are really popular and Kittilä is known for a lot of tracks. Or going canoeing and fishing in the rivers, streams and lakes of the region is a popular activity. With over 700 lakes, Kittilä is a well known destination for fishing. Kelontekemäjärvi is the biggest lake. Levi is a favourite destination for active vacationers for a variety of reasons. Levi also hosts the Alpine Skiing Slalom World Cup and a golf tournament in the nightless night.
Kittilä, and more precisely, Levi is a popular winter vacation spot but the holiday is nothing without a delicious meal at a local restaurant. Make a reservation for a seat in the restaurant in one of the many amazing options of Levi. Steaks and burgers cooked on a charcoal barbecue, as well as excellent veggie portions, can all be found in Levi restaurants. Of course there is a large variety of quicker options, small bites and cafes too!
Kittilä has accommodation options for everyone, whether you wish to relax in the center of nature, stay in hotel or rent a holiday apartment for longer stay. In addition, the area offers a variety of camping and wilderness cabin alternatives to suit a variety of tastes. You may even stay in a luxurious glass igloo and watch the northern lights dance above your bed.
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