Levi Night Star Walk: Snowshoes Arctic Wilderness

Trek through snow and silence to watch stars and, if the night permits, the Northern Lights.

A 4-hour evening snowshoe walk from Levi into the Finnish wilderness, guided by a local expert through forests and open snow-covered terrain under the Arctic night sky. Thermal suit, snowshoes, boots and poles are provided. A warm Scandinavian meal, hot drinks and biscuits fuel the trek midway. Small groups stay under eight guests. Professional photos are included. Moderate fitness and an 18-year minimum age are required. The trek is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening snowshoe walk and stargazing

• Drive from Levi to wilderness
• Put on snowshoes and walk
• Admire stars and Northern Lights
• Enjoy warm drink and snacks
• Drive back to Levi

The experience

Snowshoes and a thermal suit go on before the walk begins, but the drive out comes first: up to an hour heading away from Levi's lights into the Finnish wilderness where stargazing actually works. The silence of the snowy landscape is the point. You'll trek through forests and open areas with your guide, who offers tips on constellations and photography if the sky cooperates. If the Northern Lights appear, that's the night nobody forgets, but the walk stands on its own: the snow underfoot, the Arctic darkness, the vast sky above.

Midway through, you stop for a warm drink, fresh local sandwich and biscuits: enough to reset before heading back through the quiet night. Your guide carries a head torch. You get one too. The drive back to Levi gives you time to settle into what you've just seen. Professional photos taken during the walk are included, so you leave with images as well as the memory.

What’s included

• Thermal suit and boots in your size.
• snowshoes and hiking poles.
• head torch.
• warm Scandinavian meal with fresh local sandwich.
• coffee, tea and biscuits.
• expert guide fluent in English with local knowledge.
• professional photos taken during the walk.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 20:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Wandering Owl Finland

Is this one for you?The walk departs from Levi itself, so you don't need a car or separate transport to reach the wilderness. Your guide handles the drive out and back. That makes it the straightforward choice if you're staying in town or renting without a vehicle.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far from Levi does the snowshoe walk actually go?

The scenic drive out takes up to one hour, moving deep into the Finnish wilderness well away from town lights. The walk itself covers snow-covered forests and open areas, but the exact distance depends on snow conditions and the group's pace that evening.

What happens if the Northern Lights don't show up?

The Northern Lights are never guaranteed, even in Lapland. The walk is built around the Arctic night itself (the silence, the stars, the snow), so the trek is worthwhile regardless. Your guide will point out constellations and explain what you're seeing in the sky.

Do I need to bring my own warm clothes?

No. A thermal suit is provided and included. Just let the operator know your size when you book. Boots are also provided in your size. If you're staying in Levi for several days, the operator suggests renting thermal clothing for your whole stay to stay comfortable between activities.

What's the physical demand like on this walk?

Moderate fitness is required. You'll be walking on snow in Arctic darkness for several hours, so stamina and comfort with winter terrain matter. The walk is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

How many people go on each walk?

Groups stay small: a maximum of eight guests per departure. That keeps the Arctic night quiet and gives the guide room to work with everyone's pace and interests.