Zero Point is a term you’ll hear frequently in Levi, and it can refer to both the Zero Point service building itself and the area immediately around it.
Located at the bottom of the front slopes, close to the resort village and next to the Levi Express Gondola, Zero Point is one of Levi’s main service hubs. The building provides a range of useful facilities, including ski pass sales, equipment rental, lockers, a café and a brand store.
The area outside the building, at the base of the front slopes, is also commonly referred to as Zero Point, making it an important meeting point and starting location for visitors exploring Levi.
Where is Zero Point located?
Located at the base of the front slopes, next to the Levi Express Gondola and across the road from the main resort village, the Zero Point service building is ideally positioned for skiers starting their day on the front slopes. It is also within easy walking distance of two chairlifts and the gondola, which provide access to Hotel Levi Panorama and the upper Poma lift.
The address of the Zero Point service building is: Hissitie 8, 99130 Sirkka, Finland
What’s at Zero Point?
The Zero Point service building contains a range of facilities and services for skiers and visitors, including:
- Ticket office – Kiosk windows where you can purchase tickets for chairlifts, gondolas and ski buses.
- Ski school – The base and booking point for the ski school serving the front slopes.
- Equipment rental – A large rental area offering skiing and snowboarding equipment along with other equipment in different seasons.
- Lockers – Lockers are available to rent for storing equipment and personal belongings.
- Brand store – A shop selling clothing, gloves, footwear and other useful items for your time on the slopes and in the area.
- Cafe – A popular café serving hot drinks, snacks and small hot meals.
- Toilets – Located on the first floor of the building.
The immediate area around the building also provides:
- Car parking – A large car park alongside the front slopes, commonly used by skiers and visitors to the resort.
- Electronic ticket machine – Located outside the front doors, allowing visitors to purchase or collect tickets that have been bought online.
- Taxi rank – Located on the road immediately outside the building, this is a convenient place to find a taxi. During peak periods, taxis are often waiting here.
- Bus stop – A common place to catch both the R1 and R2 ski buses.
Other activities around Zero Point
Throughout the year, and particularly during the winter season, other activities and events can take place in the area around Zero Point.
- Festive market – A small festive market is usually set up in the car park during the Christmas and New Year period, with hot drinks, snacks and local stalls.
- Ice rink – The frozen pond is sometimes used as an ice rink once the festive period has finished.
- Events – The area can host various winter events, including ice hockey and other organised activities.
- Sledding – A small area in front of the slopes is sometimes sectioned off for children to use for sledding. Unlike at Leevilandia on the South Slopes, sledges are not provided here, so you’ll need to bring your own. Sledding on the ski slopes themselves should be avoided.
What’s the difference between Zero Point and South Point?
South Point’s service building is at the base of the south slopes and has a very similar setup to Zero Point, although it does not have a cafe. During the winter months, beginner ski and snowboard lessons are commonly run from South Point because it is located next to the nursery slopes at Leevilandia.
Frequently asked questions
In recent winter seasons, the Zero Point building has generally been open from around 9:00 to 19:00, although individual services inside may have slightly different opening times. Opening hours can vary between seasons, so it’s worth checking the official opening times before visiting.
Zero Point is located at the base of the front slopes, immediately next to the main resort village. It’s a convenient starting point for exploring the village, with shops, restaurants and other facilities beginning around the Zero Point area.
Yes, there is a large car park directly outside the Zero Point service building, alongside the front slopes. At certain times of the year, part of the car park may be used for events such as the festive market, and it can become busy or full during peak periods.
It’s a very common place to rent your ski and snowboard equipment, but check your starting point. If you have ski lessons booked, these may be starting over at South point, where there is an identical rental store, meaning that could be a more convenient pick up point.
