Finland/Lapland Travel Advice

Levi

Proof of COVID status

For double vaccinated adults, you will be required to show a copy of your NHS Covid Pass in resort, so please ensure you have it on you at all times.
You can obtain proof of vaccination via the NHS App or through the NHS website.

Travelling with children & teenagers

From 1st January 2022: Children born 2007 or later, when accompanied by a double vaccinated adult, are exempt from proving COVID status. Teenagers born 2006 or earlier are treated as adults and need to prove double vaccination.

Face masks

Will I need to wear a face mask in public spaces? Yes
Will I need to wear a face mask outdoors? No
Will I need to wear a face mask on ski lifts and cable cars? No

When skiing

Will there be any restrictions on skiing? No
Will there be any restrictions on sales of lift passes? No

In resort

Will there be any restrictions to apres/events/festivals in resort? The sale of alcohol is currently prohibited from 1700 outside of businesses primarily serving food until 14th February. As of 15th February alcohol may be sold until 2300.
Will there be any restrictions to bars, cafes and restaurants in resort? Such institutions are obliged to provide all patrons with a seat, and masks must be worn at all times other than when seated to eat/drink. Adults (16yrs+) will be asked to prove vaccination status. Until the 15th February the sale of alcohol is prohibited after 1700 in bars and cafes, and 2000 in restaurants. From 15th February it is permitted until 2300.
Will there be any restrictions to cinemas, museums, swimming pools, spas and other indoor attractions? No
Will I need to social distance in public spaces? No

In your accommodation

Will anything be different about my chalet holiday this year? N/A
Will anything be different about my hotel stay this year? Masks must be worn at all times in public spaces. Hotels will require proof of vaccination status at check-in. Until the 15th February hotels may not serve alcohol or food after 2000 and sit-down meals must be finished by 2100. From 15th February it is permitted until 2300.
Will anything be different about my self-catered holiday this year? No

Where’s my nearest COVID testing centre?

Kittila, 20km. Kittilä municipality’s healthcare center +358 400 356 498 (appointment only) / address: Sairaalantie 2, 99100 Kittilä

What support will I have whilst on holiday?

There will be an Inghams Representative based in resort.


Saariselka

Proof of COVID status

For double vaccinated adults, you will be required to show a copy of your NHS Covid Pass in resort, so please ensure you have it on you at all times.
You can obtain proof of vaccination via the NHS App or through the NHS website.

Travelling with children & teenagers

From 1st January 2022: Children born 2007 or later, when accompanied by a double vaccinated adult, are exempt from proving COVID status. Teenagers born 2006 or earlier are treated as adults and need to prove double vaccination.

Face masks

Will I need to wear a face mask in public spaces? Yes
Will I need to wear a face mask outdoors? No
Will I need to wear a face mask on ski lifts and cable cars? No

When skiing

Will there be any restrictions on skiing? No
Will there be any restrictions on sales of lift passes? No

In resort

Will there be any restrictions to apres/events/festivals in resort? The sale of alcohol is currently prohibited from 1700 outside of businesses primarily serving food until 14th February. As of 15th February alcohol may be sold until 2300.
Will there be any restrictions to bars, cafes and restaurants in resort? Such institutions are obliged to provide all patrons with a seat, and masks must be worn at all times other than when seated to eat/drink. Adults (16yrs+) will be asked to prove vaccination status. Until the 15th February the sale of alcohol is prohibited after 1700 in bars and cafes, and 2000 in restaurants. From 15th February it is permitted until 2300.
Will there be any restrictions to cinemas, museums, swimming pools, spas and other indoor attractions? No
Will I need to social distance in public spaces? No

In your accommodation

Will anything be different about my chalet holiday this year? N/A
Will anything be different about my hotel stay this year? Masks must be worn at all times in public spaces. Hotels will require proof of vaccination status at check-in. Until the 15th February hotels may not serve alcohol or food after 2000 and sit-down meals must be finished by 2100. From 15th February it is permitted until 2300.
Will anything be different about my self-catered holiday this year? No

Where’s my nearest COVID testing centre?

Ivalo, 30km. Ivalo Health Centre +358 40 188 7400 weekdays 8:15 – 10:00 & 13:00 -14:00 (appointment only). In sudden/urgent cases, use the on-call number +358 40 770 9187 (any time, 24/7)

What support will I have whilst on holiday?

There will be an Inghams Representative based in resort.


Yllas

Proof of COVID status

For double vaccinated adults, you will be required to show a copy of your NHS Covid Pass in resort, so please ensure you have it on you at all times.
You can obtain proof of vaccination via the NHS App or through the NHS website.

Travelling with children & teenagers

From 1st January 2022: Children born 2007 or later, when accompanied by a double vaccinated adult, are exempt from proving COVID status. Teenagers born 2006 or earlier are treated as adults and need to prove double vaccination.

Face masks

Will I need to wear a face mask in public spaces? Yes
Will I need to wear a face mask outdoors? No
Will I need to wear a face mask on ski lifts and cable cars? No

When skiing

Will there be any restrictions on skiing? No
Will there be any restrictions on sales of lift passes? No

In resort

Will there be any restrictions to apres/events/festivals in resort? The sale of alcohol is currently prohibited from 1700 outside of businesses primarily serving food until 14th February. As of 15th February alcohol may be sold until 2300.
Will there be any restrictions to bars, cafes and restaurants in resort? Such institutions are obliged to provide all patrons with a seat, and masks must be worn at all times other than when seated to eat/drink. Adults (16yrs+) will be asked to prove vaccination status. Until the 15th February the sale of alcohol is prohibited after 1700 in bars and cafes, and 2000 in restaurants. From 15th February it is permitted until 2300.
Will there be any restrictions to cinemas, museums, swimming pools, spas and other indoor attractions? No
Will I need to social distance in public spaces? No

In your accommodation

Will anything be different about my chalet holiday this year? N/A
Will anything be different about my hotel stay this year? Masks must be worn at all times in public spaces. Hotels will require proof of vaccination status at check-in. Until the 15th February hotels may not serve alcohol or food after 2000 and sit-down meals must be finished by 2100. From 15th February it is permitted until 2300.
Will anything be different about my self-catered holiday this year? No

Where’s my nearest COVID testing centre?

Kittila, 50km. Kittilä municipality’s healthcare center +358 400 356 498 (appointment only!) / address: Sairaalantie 2, 99100 Kittilä

What support will I have whilst on holiday?

There will be an Inghams Representative based in resort.