Skiing in Lapland
Lapland is a ski destination in Finland, part of the Scandinavia region, with 22 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 16m to 754m, giving a vertical range of 738m. Across the area there are 180km of prepared pistes. There are 473 runs in total - 254 easy, 137 intermediate, 30 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 86 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 2 gondolas and 12 chairlifts. 2 resorts offer night skiing under floodlights. Notable resorts in the area include Levin hiihtokeskus, Levi Ski Resort, Pyhätunturi - Luosto, Ylläs Ski Resort, Ylläsjärvi and Pyhä Ski Resort. The ski season typically runs from October to May. A daily adult lift pass costs around €43 on average.
Ski Resorts in Lapland
22 ski resorts in Lapland
Aavasaksa
Aavasaksa Lapland is a ski resort located in Original Lapland.
Hetta Hiihtomaa
Hetta Hiihtomaa is a small ski area in Lapland, Finland. It has 1.3 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 307 m to 405 m, a vertical drop of 98 m.
Hiihtokeskus Luosto-Ski
Tervetuloa Luostolle – Lapin lempein tunturi tarjoaa puhdasta luontoa, rauhaa ja aitoja elämyksiä keskellä suomalaista Lappia.
Kallin
Kallin hiihtokeskus on ympärivuotinen liikuntapaikka, josta löytyy koko perheelle sopiva hiihtokeskus ja useita kilometrejä huippukunnossa olevia hiihtolatuja.
Kiririnteet, Kiri slopes
Kirikeskus sijaitsee Posiolla kirkasvetisen Kirintöjärven rannalla, Kirintövaaran kupeessa, tarjoten vierailleen majoitus-, ruokailu-, kokous- ja ohjelmapalveluita.
Kommatti
Kommattivaara ski resort offers good and affordable facilities for active outdoor recreation. It is located approximately 6 km from Sodankylä towards Tanhua.
Levi
Levi is a ski area in Lapland, Finland. It has 3 lifts.
Levin hiihtokeskus, Levi Ski Resort
Levin hiihtokeskus is a ski area in Lapland, Finland. It has 3 lifts. The slopes run from 196 m to 530 m, a vertical drop of 334 m.
Olos Ski Resort
The Olos Ski Resort is located in the Olostunturi area of Muonio. Olos offers 10 groomed slopes and over 200 kilometers of ski trails through Muonio
Ounasvaaran laskettelukeskus, Ounasvaara Ski Resort
Ounasvaara Ski Resort is a full-service ski center located just ten minutes from Rovaniemi city center. It features ten slopes and five lifts, offering diverse terrain suitable for both beginners and advanced skiers, including a snowpark and freeride area.
Ounasvaaran laskettelukeskus (Totto), Ounasvaara Ski Resort (Totto)
Ounasvaara Ski Resort, a full-service center just ten minutes from Rovaniemi, offers ten slopes and five lifts. Its diverse runs, including a Snowpark and Freeride area, cater to both beginners and advanced skiers.
Ounasvaara Ski Resort
Ounasvaara Ski Resort is a full-service center located just ten minutes from Rovaniemi, offering ten slopes and five lifts. Its diverse terrain, including a snowpark and freeride area, caters to all skill levels from beginners to advanced skiers.
Pallas Ski Resort, Hiihtokeskus Pallas
Pallas is the most authentic and traditional ski fell, a true paradise for freeriders.
Pyhä Ski Resort
Koe Pyhän parhaat tapahtumat, konsertit ja menot! Katso ajantasainen tapahtumakalenteri ja suunnittele unohtumaton loma Pyhällä.
Pyhätunturi - Luosto
Onnellisesti täysin tunturissa: 15 rinnettä, 9 hissiä ja lähes kuusi kuukautta talven taikaa Pyhällä. Talvikauden avaustavoite on 20.11.2026
Ritavalkean laskettelurinne
Ritavalkea Ski Centre, located near Pello, offers five slopes ranging from 800-1000m long with a vertical drop of 120m. It also features a Snow park and a children's slope.
Salla Ski Resort
Salla Ski Resort is a ski area in Lapland, Finland. It has 7.3 km of pistes served by 7 lifts. The slopes run from 251 m to 462 m, a vertical drop of 211 m.
Ski Saariselkä
Saariselkä is the northernmost ski resort in Europe, and offers wide range of activities in Arctic nature during winter and summer.
Suomutunturi
Koe Suomutunturin ainutlaatuinen kesä! Nauti luonnonrauhasta, patikoi tunturimaisemissa ja rentoudu laadukkaiden palvelujen äärellä.
Ylläs
Koe seitsemän tunturin Ylläs aktiivisesti ympäri vuoden ja hengitä maailman puhtainta ilmaa Suomen suosituimman kansallispuiston maisemissa.
Ylläs Ski Resort, Äkäslompolo
Ylläs Ski Resort is a ski area in Lapland, Finland. It has 26 lifts. The slopes run from 396 m to 399 m, a vertical drop of 3 m.
Ylläs Ski Resort, Ylläsjärvi
Ylläs Ski Resort is a ski area in Lapland, Finland. It has 21 km of pistes served by 26 lifts. The slopes run from 291 m to 384 m, a vertical drop of 93 m.
Lapland at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 22 resorts
Total Resorts
22
Total Piste km
181 km
Total Lifts
140
Elevation Range
16–754 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
473
Where to start in Lapland
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Pyhätunturi - LuostoVery good
- 2.Salla Ski ResortVery good
- 3.Ylläs Ski Resort, YlläsjärviVery good
Best value
- 1.AavasaksaGood
- 2.Hetta HiihtomaaGood
- 3.Hiihtokeskus Luosto-SkiGood
Top Resorts in Lapland
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levin hiihtokeskus, Levi Ski Resort | 51 | 333 | 3 |
| Pyhätunturi - Luosto | 22 | 294 | 13 |
| Ylläs Ski Resort, Ylläsjärvi | 21 | 93 | 26 |
| Pyhä Ski Resort | 13 | 179 | 4 |
| Pallas Ski Resort, Hiihtokeskus Pallas | 12 | 340 | 2 |
| Ylläs Ski Resort, Äkäslompolo | 11 | 3 | 26 |
| Ski Saariselkä | 11 | 171 | 20 |
| Suomutunturi | 10 | 231 | 4 |
| Salla Ski Resort | 7 | 211 | 7 |
| Olos Ski Resort | 7 | 170 | 4 |
Showing top 10 of 22 resorts - browse all below
Season Calendar - Lapland
When each resort is open for skiing
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