Levi is a ski resort, not a shopping destination — but the pedestrian village has a well-stocked collection of shops for everything you’re likely to need. From Finnish souvenirs and reindeer-skin crafts to ski gear, everyday essentials and the famous Alko state alcohol store, here’s what you’ll find and where.
🛍️ What to Buy in Levi
| What | About |
|---|---|
| Finnish souvenirs | Reindeer leather goods, Sami-inspired jewellery, wooden items, felt products. Best bought from local craft shops rather than chain souvenir stores. |
| Lapland food products | Cloudberry jam, lingonberry products, smoked reindeer (poronliha), Arctic herb teas. Great gifts to take home. |
| Finnish design | Marimekko, Iittala and other Finnish brands available in larger shops. Good quality and distinctively Finnish. |
| Ski and outdoor gear | Gloves, base layers, ski accessories — useful if you forgot something or need an upgrade. Several ski shops on the pedestrian street. |
| Alcohol from Alko | Finnish liqueurs, rye whisky, cloudberry liqueur and craft beers are popular gifts. The Alko store is inside the S-Market building. |
🏪 Shops in Levi
| Shop | About |
|---|---|
| S-Market 📍 Map → · ⭐ Reviews → |
The main supermarket in Levi — groceries, toiletries, basic kitchen items. Also houses the Alko alcohol store. Open daily including weekends. |
| Alko 📍 Map → |
Finland’s state-owned alcohol retailer — the only place to buy wine, spirits and strong beer (over 5.5%). Inside the S-Market building. Good selection of Finnish spirits and liqueurs for gifts. |
| Intersport Levi 📍 Map → · ⭐ Reviews → |
Ski and outdoor gear — clothing, equipment, accessories. Useful for forgotten items or gear upgrades. |
| Levi souvenir shops 📍 Map → |
Several souvenir shops on and around the pedestrian street selling Lapland gifts, reindeer products and Finnish design items. |
| Hullu Poro shop 📍 Map → |
The Hullu Poro complex has its own gift shop with branded items and Lapland souvenirs. |
🍫 Best Local Products to Bring Home
- Cloudberry (lakka) products — jam, liqueur or sweets made from this rare Arctic berry. Distinctively Finnish and hard to find elsewhere
- Smoked reindeer (poronliha) — vacuum-packed smoked reindeer meat travels well and is an authentic Lapland gift
- Finnish rye bread (hapankorppu) — crispbread that travels well
- Salmiakki — the famous Finnish salty liquorice. Divisive but iconic
- Finnish liqueurs — cloudberry (Lakkalikööri) and Arctic bilberry liqueurs from Alko
- Reindeer leather goods — gloves, purses or key rings made from genuine reindeer leather
💡 Shopping Tips
- Alko is the only place for wine and spirits — supermarkets sell only low-alcohol beer (max 5.5%). Check Alko opening hours before your last day
- Shopping hours are reduced outside peak season — smaller shops may close earlier in quiet weeks
- S-Market is the most reliable shop — open daily with the widest range of everyday items
- Finnish VAT refund — non-EU visitors can claim a VAT refund on purchases over €40 at participating shops. Ask at the till for the paperwork
🏨 Where to Stay in Levi
Central Levi apartments are steps from the S-Market, Alko and all shops on the pedestrian street — no car needed for any errands.
📖 See Also
Leviguide.com – your complete guide to Levi, Lapland.