Levi Ski Resort has once again been named Finland’s Best Ski Resort in the international World Ski Awards. The Finland’s Best Ski Resort 2026 title marks Levi Ski Resort’s sixth win overall and its fourth consecutive victory.

Levi Ski Resort has won the Finland’s Best Ski Resort title in 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. In the 2026 Finland’s Best Ski Resort category, Levi Ski Resort was nominated alongside Pyhä, Ruka, Salla, Iso-Syöte and Ylläs. This year marked the 14th edition of the awards.

“Developing Levi Ski Resort is a long-term effort, and our fourth consecutive win shows that we are heading in the right direction. We listen to our guests and use their feedback to continuously improve our services and skiing conditions. Investments will continue in the coming years, with one of our key priorities being to improve the skiing experience for beginners and families. At the same time, we will continue to develop our slope and lift infrastructure and work towards our goal of guaranteeing snow for seven months of the year. The Arctic nature and environment are an essential part of Levi Ski Resort, and respecting and preserving them is an integral part of everything we do,” says Jouni Palosaari, Managing Director of Levi Ski Resort.

Investments bring new services for the coming winter season

Levi Ski Resort continues its long-term investment programme. Investments in 2026 total €19.5 million, making this the largest single investment package in the ski resort’s history. Between 2019 and 2026, a total of €64 million has been invested in developing the slopes and services.

The most significant development for the 2026–2027 winter season is the new six-person Sunny Express chairlift at the South Slopes. The new lift increases uphill capacity and makes getting around the area smoother. In recent years, the South Slopes have also been developed by combining slopes 8.2 and 8.3 into a wider run, upgrading the lighting to LED technology, improving the snowmaking system and building a parking area for nearly 1,000 cars.

Investments are also being made in services for families and those taking their first steps in skiing. A new pome lift is being built at Leevilandia – Family Park, further improving the area’s facilities, particularly for children and beginners.

The focus is also on making a day on the slopes as smooth as possible. During the 2026–2027 winter season, Ski Bus transportation is included with ski passes, making it easier to travel between the different slope areas without a car. A new Service Point 2 maintenance facility is also being built at the South Slopes, and the slope and trail maintenance fleet will be strengthened with two new snow groomers and two new trail grooming machines.

Levi Ski Resort’s long-term development brings together a long skiing season, well-functioning slope and service infrastructure, and services that evolve according to guests’ needs. The developments for the 2026–2027 winter season share one main goal: to make a day on the slopes even smoother by increasing lift capacity, improving services for families and making it easier to move between the different slope areas.

The World Ski Awards are among the most prestigious international recognitions in ski tourism. Established in 2013, the awards aim to raise standards within the ski industry and recognise ski resorts that contribute to its long-term and responsible development. Votes in the World Ski Awards are cast by both consumers and ski tourism industry professionals. See the winners in all categories.