Winter Clothing Rental Levi: Gear for Lapland's coldest days
What do you actually need to stay warm in Lapland's Arctic cold?
You’ll step into Levi or Ylläs ready for real Lapland weather—no stress about packing bulky gear or worrying if you’ll be warm enough. With easy pickup (or delivery) and free size swaps, you can focus on chasing northern lights or sledding with your kids instead of shivering. It’s a small detail that makes your whole trip feel easier—and honestly, cozier.
1d–30d
Step-by-step itinerary
Rent winter clothing in Levi
- Book winter clothing online
- Provide names, heights, weights, shoe sizes, ages
- Collect clothing at Jaakonkatu 3 store
- Use warm jackets, trousers, mittens, boots, scarves
- Exchange sizes if needed on site
The Experience
First thing I noticed stepping into Levi was the bite of the wind — sharper than I’d pictured, honestly. We’d landed with just our city jackets, thinking we could layer up, but after one block my fingers were numb. That’s when we found the winter clothing rental shop on Jaakonkatu. The woman behind the counter (I think her name was Sari?) sized us up with a glance and just grinned at my attempt to pronounce “mittens” in Finnish. She handed over these thick, waterproof trousers and a jacket that felt almost too big at first — but after five minutes outside, I finally understood why everyone here walks so slow and relaxed. You’re not rushing anywhere when you’re actually warm.
I liked how they didn’t make a fuss about sizes — they had everything from tiny kids’ overalls to jackets that would fit my uncle (he’s huge). My daughter tried on three pairs of boots before finding ones that didn’t slip off; Sari just shrugged and said, “No problem, try as many as you want.” The mittens smelled faintly of soap and something like pine sap, which made me weirdly nostalgic for Christmas markets back home. We rented everything for the week: snow boots (mine were size 46 — never easy to find), those tube scarves everyone wears here, and even a set for our youngest who barely comes up to my knee.
What surprised me most was how much lighter we traveled because of this. No dragging suitcases full of puffy coats through Helsinki airport. And when it snowed sideways during our northern lights night out, I was actually able to focus on the sky instead of my freezing toes. They even offered delivery straight to our hotel in Ylläs if we wanted — though picking it up in person ended up being half the fun. There’s something comforting about seeing locals laugh at your layering attempts before you get it right.
What’s included
Your rental includes a warm winter jacket and trousers (or overall for kids), snow boots sized from EU 23–49, mittens with that soft lining everyone loves, plus a tube scarf—ready to pick up at the shop or delivered right to your accommodation if you prefer.
Operated by Winterent
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Top questions
Can I rent winter clothing in Levi for both adults and kids?
Yes, winter clothing rentals are available in Levi and Ylläs for adults and children of all sizes.
Where do I pick up my rented winter clothes?
You can collect your clothing at the shop on Jaakonkatu 3 in Rovaniemi or arrange delivery to your hotel for an extra fee.
What is included in the winter clothing rental set?
The adult set includes a warm jacket, trousers, mittens, snow boots, and tube scarf; kids get an overall, mittens, boots, and scarf.
How do I provide sizing information?
You’ll need to give each participant’s name, height (cm), weight (kg), shoe size (EU), and age when booking online.
Is there a free size exchange if something doesn’t fit?
Yes, you can swap any item for a different size at the shop without extra charge.
Are wheelchair users or families with strollers accommodated?
The service is wheelchair accessible and suitable for infants or small children in prams or strollers.
Winter Clothing Rental Levi: Gear for Lapland's coldest days
1d–30d
from € 46 per person
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