Northern Lights Village Levi
Northern Lights Village Levi: which cabin to book, and who it suits
Cabins in the snow with a heated glass roof above the bed, far enough from Levi for the sky to go properly dark. Northern Lights Village Levi was built for one thing: watching the aurora without leaving your room. Here is what each cabin gives you, which one to book and who it suits.
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In short: Northern Lights Village Levi
Where: in the forest about 15 minutes' drive from Levi village and about 25 minutes from Kittilä Airport, close to Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Best for: couples and small families on a northern lights trip who want a glass roof and a dark sky.
Guest rating: 9.6 out of 10 across 127 reviews on Hotels.com.
Included: breakfast buffet. There is a restaurant, a bar, a sauna and a hot tub on site, and an airport shuttle for a fee.
Our cabin choice: an Aurora Cabin for a couple, an Aurora Suite with its own sauna for a family or a special trip. Check availability and prices at Northern Lights Village Levi
Which cabin to book
Aurora Cabin (about 29 m², up to 4 people): a detached cabin with a heated glass roof, a double or twin bed and a double sofa bed. The heating keeps snow and frost off the glass.
Aurora Suite (about 44 m², up to 5): more space, the same heated glass roof and a private sauna. The best choice for a family or for a longer stay.
Every cabin has a fireplace, and the bathrooms have heated floors and rain showers. The cabins stand up to about 200 metres from the reception building.
Our advice: for a couple, the Aurora Cabin gives you everything you need. If you want a sauna in your own cabin after a cold evening outdoors, book the Aurora Suite.
Inside a cabin at Northern Lights Village Levi, with its own fireplace
The northern lights at Northern Lights Village Levi
The village lies in the forest away from Levi, so the sky is much darker than in the resort. You can watch for the aurora from bed under the glass. The season runs from about September to March. Clouds are the biggest risk, so book at least three nights. The resort sells husky, reindeer, snowmobile and snowshoe safaris, including evening trips in search of the northern lights.
Eating: breakfast is a buffet, and Restaurant Kota serves lunch and dinner. Half board is available through some UK tour operators.
Getting there from the UK
Fly direct to Kittilä: Finavia lists flights in winter 2026/27 from London Gatwick, Luton, Liverpool and Manchester, and several tour operators run charters from regional airports. The flight takes about three and a half hours. From Kittilä Airport it is about 25 minutes by road, and the resort runs a shuttle for a fee.
The sauna, which you book by the hour
Alternatives near Levi
Reindeer Manor Levi
A small hotel with Aurora Glass Suites, private outdoor hot tubs and reindeer on site, about 10 minutes' drive from the slopes. Choose it for a quiet couple's trip. Rated 9.6 out of 10.
Check availability and prices at Reindeer Manor Levi
Hotel Levi Panorama
Ski-in/ski-out on the fell above Levi village, with two restaurants and a sauna. Choose it if skiing matters as much as the aurora. Rated 9.0 out of 10.
Our recommendation
Northern Lights Village Levi: a glass roof in the forest
The cabins at Northern Lights Village Levi stand in the forest about 15 minutes from Levi, far from the resort lights, each with a heated glass roof over the bed. Book at least three nights, and choose an Aurora Suite if you want a sauna of your own.
Our verdict
What Picolo would choose: an Aurora Cabin for a couple on a three or four night northern lights trip. For a family or a special occasion, choose an Aurora Suite with its own sauna.
Why: the heated glass roof and the dark forest setting make it one of the most reliable places in Finnish Lapland to watch the aurora from bed. Guests rate it highly too.
The trade-off: you are about 15 minutes from Levi village and its restaurants, so you depend on transfers or a hire car. If skiing is the main reason for your trip, Hotel Levi Panorama on the fell is a better base.
Frequently asked questions
Is Northern Lights Village Levi good?
Guests rate Northern Lights Village Levi 9.6 out of 10 across 127 reviews on Hotels.com, with high scores for cleanliness and the restaurant. It suits couples and small families who want a glass roof and a dark sky for the northern lights. It suits less well if you want to walk to the slopes and restaurants in Levi.
How far is Northern Lights Village Levi from Levi and the airport?
It is about 15 minutes by road from Levi village and the ski resort, and about 25 minutes from Kittilä Airport. The resort runs an airport shuttle for a fee. Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is a few minutes' drive away, which is one reason the sky here is so dark.
Can you see the northern lights from your cabin?
Yes, when the sky is clear and the aurora is active. Every cabin has a heated glass roof, so snow and frost do not cover the view, and the forest location keeps light pollution low. The season runs from about September to March. Book at least three nights to give yourself several clear evenings.
Which cabin should you book at Northern Lights Village Levi?
For a couple, the Aurora Cabin of about 29 m², with a glass roof and room for up to four. For a family, or if you want your own sauna, the Aurora Suite of about 44 m², which sleeps up to five. Both have a fireplace and a bathroom with heated floors.
When should you book Northern Lights Village Levi?
As early as you can for December and the weeks around Christmas, which sell out first. January to March is often better for the northern lights, with more snow and clearer nights, and February suits the UK half term. Choose a rate with free cancellation if your dates may change.
Sources
Room types, sizes and facilities come from Hotels.com and Expedia, and the guest rating from Hotels.com. Cabin sizes also come from Inghams. Direct flights from the UK come from Finavia and Time Out. The aurora forecast for Finnish Lapland is published by the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The room comparison, the transfer times and our choice of room are Picolo's own. Last checked: 2 November 2026.
Happy aurora hunting
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