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

Should you visit Linkoping or Levi?

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

Should I visit Linkoping or Levi? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Linkoping or Levi?

Linkoping

Linkoping is in the northern portion of the Gotaland region and is the capital of Ostergotland county. The city has all of the amenities of a larger city, but manages to maintain the feel and atmosphere of a quaint small town. This is mainly due to the lack of tall buildings within the city limits. Building height is restricted by the nearby military airfield, so Linkoping has a cosy ambiance that leads you to believe that you're somewhere hidden away. The university that is located here also helps create the feel of a college town. The students are well integrated into city life and help bring energy and entertainment to town, both in the form of cultural events during the day as well and an active night life in the evening.

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm, The Best 10-Day Tours from Stockholm, The Best Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Linkoping and Levi, we can see that Levi is more expensive. And not only is Linkoping much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Linkoping would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Linkoping 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 Linkoping.

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

When is the best time to visit Linkoping or Levi?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Linkoping or Levi in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Linkoping as well as Levi.

Linkoping is a little warmer than Levi in the summer. The daily temperature in Linkoping averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Levi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Levi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Linkoping this time of the year. In the summer, Linkoping often gets less sunshine than Levi. Linkoping gets 214 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 274 hours of full sun.

Linkoping usually gets less rain in July than Levi. Linkoping gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Levi receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Linkoping or Levi in the Autumn?

Both Levi and Linkoping are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

It's quite cold in Levi in the autumn. In the autumn, Linkoping is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Linkoping in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Levi averages at about 0°C (33°F).

Linkoping usually receives more sunshine than Levi during autumn. Linkoping gets 80 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 59 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Linkoping usually receives around the same amount of rain as Levi. Linkoping gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Levi receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Linkoping or Levi in the Winter?

Both Levi and Linkoping during the winter are popular places to visit.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Levi. It's quite cold in Linkoping in the winter. In January, Linkoping is generally much warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Linkoping average around -3°C (28°F), and Levi fluctuates around -15°C (5°F).

In the winter, Linkoping often gets more sunshine than Levi. Linkoping gets 32 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 11 hours of full sun.

Linkoping usually gets more rain in January than Levi. Linkoping gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Levi receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Linkoping or Levi in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Linkoping and Levi.

Levi can get quite cold in the spring. Linkoping is much warmer than Levi in the spring. The daily temperature in Linkoping averages around 6°C (42°F) in April, and Levi fluctuates around -1°C (30°F).

Linkoping usually receives less sunshine than Levi during spring. Linkoping gets 157 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 196 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Linkoping usually receives more rain than Levi. Linkoping gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Levi receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Levi and Linkoping