A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Flam vs. Levi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Flam or Levi?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Flam and Levi. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Flam or Levi?

Flam

Flam is a village in Norway. The fjord village of Flam is located on the scenic inner Aurlandsfjord branch of the world's deepest and second-longest fjord, Sognefjord. Flam is surrounded by steep mountains, thundering waterfalls and narrow valleys, and during the spring and summer months you will see large cruise ships gliding in through the narrow fjord with their course set for Flam Harbor. The main attraction here is the stunning mountain railway that creeps up into the surrounding peaks and offers truly eye-popping panoramas. Unfortunately, it's far from a well-kept secret, and on the busiest summer days the tiny village can find itself swamped by several thousand visitors – it's probably best left for the quieter seasons of spring and autumn. The popular 'Norway in a Nutshell' tour also stops here.

Levi

Levi is a micro city or resort town in the village if Sirkka in Finnish Lapland. In Levi, being impressed by the natural surroundings is inescapable: from river valleys and frozen lakes up to the fells with spectacular views over the Lappish landscape, Levi is all about northern nature at its best. During the winter months, from mid-November to mid-May, Levi is Finland's most popular ski resort with a total of 44 runs serviced by 28 lifts. Its Samiland Exhibition explores the culture of the indigenous Sami people through photos, objects and recreated buildings. Nearby is Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, with its Arctic fells and remains of the Linkupalo Volcano.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Norway, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Norway, The Best Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Flam and Levi, we can see that Levi is more expensive. And not only is Flam much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Flam would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flam and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Levi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Levi than you might in Flam.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Flam Expensive? and Is Levi Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Flam or Levi?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Flam or Levi in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Flam and Levi. The summer months attract visitors to Flam because of the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.

Flam is around the same temperature as Levi in the summer. The daily temperature in Flam averages around 15°C (58°F) in July, and Levi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

Flam gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Flam usually receives more rain than Levi. Flam gets 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while Levi receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Flam or Levi in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Flam as well as Levi. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Flam this time of year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Levi. In the autumn, Flam is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Flam in October average around 9°C (48°F), and Levi averages at about 0°C (33°F).

Flam receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Flam usually gets more rain in October than Levi. Flam gets 271 mm (10.7 in) of rain, while Levi receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Flam or Levi in the Winter?

Both Levi and Flam are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Flam for the shopping scene and the cuisine.

Levi can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Flam. In January, Flam is generally much warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Flam average around 2°C (35°F), and Levi fluctuates around -15°C (5°F).

It's quite rainy in Flam. In January, Flam usually receives more rain than Levi. Flam gets 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain, while Levi receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Flam or Levi in the Spring?

Both Levi and Flam during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Flam in the spring for the small town charm and the natural beauty.

Levi can be very cold during spring. Flam is much warmer than Levi in the spring. The daily temperature in Flam averages around 6°C (43°F) in April, and Levi fluctuates around -1°C (30°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Flam. Flam usually gets more rain in April than Levi. Flam gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Levi receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Levi and Flam