Free & self-guided
Sledging in Levi: Free Hills and Forest Trails
Sledging (pulkkailu in Finnish) is the easiest winter activity in Levi. It needs no lessons, and it's just as fun for adults as for children. Pick a hill, grab a sledge and go.
Free places to sledge
- Free
- Ticket needed
| Spot | Where | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Elves' Village (Tonttula) toboggan hill | Köngäs, about 8 km from Levi (Palosaarentie 30) | Open when snow conditions allow. Warm up afterwards at the café in Santa's Visitor Center. |
| Forest walking trails | Around Levi · Winter walking trail map | Pull a sledge along the trail and use the small hills on the way. |
Worth paying for: Leevilandia Family Park
Leevilandia is Levi Ski Resort's family area on the South Slopes, next to the South Point building. It has a sledging hill right by the entrance, a long snow-tubing hill with tubes to borrow, a fireplace for grilling sausages, and an indoor playground.
It isn't free:
- With a valid ski pass, entry is included.
- Without one, you need a Leevilandia area ticket.
- Children under 4 get in free with an adult who has an area ticket.
The ski bus runs here from Levi centre. From the 2026–27 season, it's included with all ski passes and Leevilandia area tickets.
Getting a sledge
- Bring or buy one. Simple plastic sledges are sold in Levi's supermarkets and sports shops, and many holiday cottages have one in the storage shed. Ask your host.
- Don't count on finding a spare. Visitors sometimes leave sledges at popular hills, but there's no guarantee one will be there.
Staying safe and warm
- Check the run-out before your first go. Make sure the bottom is clear of roads, trees, fences and other people.
- Walk back up at the side of the hill, out of the way of people coming down.
- Go feet first and one at a time. Head-first sledging is how most injuries happen.
- Children should wear a helmet. A ski or bike helmet works.
- Stick to lit hills after dark. Daylight is very short from November to January. Wear something reflective near roads.
- Dress for sitting in snow. Wear waterproof trousers, mittens rather than gloves, and bring a warm drink. Sledging is stop-start, and you cool down quickly between runs.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kids' Land, and does it still exist?
No. Kids' Land (*Lastenmaa*) was the free children's sledging area beside the Front Slopes near Zero Point, and it has now closed. The area is being redeveloped with new accommodation. Levi Ski Resort has moved its family activities (sledging, snow tubing, beginner lifts and a grilling kota) to Leevilandia Family Park on the South Slopes, next to South Point. Unlike Kids' Land, Leevilandia needs a ski pass or a Leevilandia area ticket.
Is there still free sledging in Levi centre?
There's no longer an official free sledging hill in the centre. The nearest free options are the forest walking trails around Levi and the Elves' Village toboggan hill in Köngäs.
Can I sledge at Zero Point, at the bottom of the Front Slopes?
It isn't an official sledging area, and Levi Ski Resort asks people to sledge only in designated areas. That said, you'll often see families sledging on the gentle bank just above the frozen lake at the bottom of the Front Slopes. If you go there:
- Stay well away from the ski runs and the lift area. Skiers finishing their run come through fast.
- Stop before the lake, and never slide or walk onto the ice.
- Watch for snow-grooming machines in the evening.
- You sledge there at your own risk. There are no staff, no lighting guarantees and no marked safe area.
Can I sledge down the ski slopes after the lifts close?
No. Sledging is only allowed in designated areas, and the slopes are often being groomed by heavy machines in the evening.
