# Ruka

> Ruka is a year-round ski resort and travel destination located in Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland. Ruka is known for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, ski in - ski out accommodation, tasty restaurants and nature activities near Oulanka, Riisitunturi and Hossa National Parks.

## Quick Facts

- Location: Kuusamo, Finland
- Country: Finland
- Closest airport: Kuusamo Airport (KAO), 30 minutes drive from Ruka
- Winter season: Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, winter activities such as husky and reindeer rides
- Summer season: Hiking, biking, trail running, river rafting and nature activities 
- Official websites: ruka.fi

## Ruka Ski Resort: Most Important Visitor Information
- [Rukan hiihtokeskus talvella (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/hiihtokeskus) / [Ruka Ski Resort during winter (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/skiresort): Ruka Ski Resort winter main page shows the most important details and links for winter guests.
- [Rukan kesäkeskus (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/hiihtokeskus/kesa) / [Ruka Summer Resort (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/skiresort/summer): Summer activities and services in the summer resort, including scenic lifts and Bike Park opening hours.
- [Avoimet rinteet ja lumitilanne (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/hiihtokeskus/rinteet) / [Snow Report (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/skiresort/slopes): Current snow conditions, open slopes and lift status.
- [Hissiliput (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/hiihtokeskus/hissiliput) / [Lift Tickets (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/shop/skipasses): Purchase lift tickets and view ticket options.
- [Ski-Inn -majoitus Rukan Hiihtokeskuksessa (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/ski-inn) / [Ski-Inn Accommodation in Ruka Ski Resort (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/ski-inn): Find and book accommodation in Ruka.
- [Välinevuokraus (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/hiihtokeskus/vuokraamo) / [Equipment Rentals  (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/skiresort/rental-shops): Rent skis, snowboards, bikes and outdoor equipment.

## Summer: Top activities, National Parks & Trails
- [Kesän aktiviteetit (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tulossa-kuusamoon/milloin-matkaan/kesa) / [Summer Activities (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/travelling-to-kuusamo/when-to-travel/summer): There's a wide range of summer activities and trails available in Ruka Summer Resort and in the nearby national parks, in additions to the midnight sun. Summer activities include: Hiking, forest walks, mountain biking, gravel biking, downhill biking in Ruka Bike Park, white water rafting, paddling & SUP, reindeer experiences, bear watching, fishing, Ruka Water Park, Ylös & Alas Adventure Park, Ruka Coaster mountain coaster, Ruka Summer Sled Track, Ruka Rally mountain carts, Ruka Zipline, Ruka scenic lifts, shopping, culture & local life, sauna & swimming, yoga & relaxation, spa & wellness.
- [Kansallispuistot Ruka-Kuusamon alueella (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/elamykset/vaellus-ja-retkeily/kansallispuistot) / [National Parks in Ruka-Kuusamo (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/experiences/hiking/national-parks): The national parks of Oulanka, Riisitunturi and Hossa as well as many wonderful destinations with stellar scenery in the Kuusamo region are calling you to visit all year round.
- [Kansallishuvipuisto (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/kansallishuvipuisto) / [Land of National Parks and Ruka Summer Resort (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/land-of-national-parks-ruka-summer-resort): In Ruka-Kuusamo, iconic national landscapes, stunning national parks, and fun‑filled activities come together. Traditional nature‑based pursuits have been reimagined to meet the expectations of modern families.
- [Ruka-ranneke (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/ruka-ranneke) / [Ruka Fun Pass (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/funpass): With the Ruka Fun Pass, you're in for endless fun on Ruka Coaster, Ruka Rally downhill carts, the summer sled track, scenic lifts, zipline, mini-golf, and Bike Park, among many other activities and benefits.
- [Ruka Coaster (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/rukacoaster) / [Ruka Coaster (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/events/ruka-coaster) 
- [Rukan Kesäkelkkarata (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tapahtumat/kesakelkka) / [Ruka Summer Sled Track (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/events/summersledtrack)
- [Ruka Zipline (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tapahtumat/zipline) / [Ruka Zipline (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/events/zipline)
- [Rukan Vesipuisto (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tapahtumat/lappis-vesipuisto) / [Ruka Water Park (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/events/lappis-water-park)
- [Rukan seikkailurata Ylös & Alas Adventure Park (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tapahtumat/ylos-alas-adventure-park) / [Ylös & Alas Adventure Park (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/events/ylos-alas-adventure-park)
- [Alamäkipyöräily Ruka Bike Parkissa (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tapahtumat/ylos-alas-adventure-park) / [Downhill biking at Ruka Bike Park (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/cycling/ruka-bike-park)

## Associated Events & Subsites
- [Tapahtumia Ruka-Kuusamossa (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tapahtumat) / [Events in Ruka-Kuusamo (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/events): Ruka-Kuusamo hosts several internationally interesting events every year, including the Polar Night Light Festival, FIS Ruka Nordic, Solstice Festival, Downhill Swimm in Oulanka National Park and NUTS Karhunkierros Trail Run.
- [Ruka - The House of Gravel (FI)](https://gravel.ruka.fi/fi) / [Ruka - The House of Gravel (EN)](https://gravel.ruka.fi/en): The premier gravel cycling event in Kuusamo, featuring route maps and registration.
- [Polar Night Light Festival (FI)](https://polarnightlightfestival.ruka.fi/fi/pnlf) / [Polar Night Light Festival (EN)](https://polarnightlightfestival.ruka.fi/en/pnlf): The world’s northernmost light installation illuminates Ruka ski slopes.
- [FIS Ruka Nordic (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tapahtumat/rukanordic) / [FIS Ruka Nordic (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/events/rukanordic): Ski Jumping, Cross Country and Nordic Combined - great atmosphere, 10 competitions, 30 nations, 400 competitors.

## Accommodation
- [Majoitus Ruka-Kuusamossa (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/majoitus) / [Accommodation in Ruka-Kuusamo (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/accommodation)
- [Mökit (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/majoitus/mokit) / [Cabins (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/accommodation/cottages)
- [Hotellit (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/majoitus/hotellit-ja-huoneistot) / [Hotels (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/accommodation/hotels-and-apartments)
- [Revontulimajoitteet ja muu erikoismajoitus (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/majoitus/erikoismajoitus) / [Glass igloos and other special accommodation (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/accommodation/igloos-and-other-special-accommodation)
- [Vaunualueet ja leirintäalueet (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/majoitus/caravan-ja-leirinta) / [Caravans and Camping (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/accommodation/caravan-and-camping)

## Activities
- [Elämykset ja aktiviteetit (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/elamykset) / [Things to do (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/experiences): This page presents all activity categorys in Ruka-Kuusamo area. There is variation on the page regarding the emphasis on the content, based on the current season (winter/summer).
- [Laskettelu, lumilautailu ja Rukan rinteet (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/hiihtokeskus) / [Downhill skiing, snowboarding and Ruka Ski Resort (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/skiresort)
- [Maastohiihto ja ladut (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/elamykset/ladut-ja-hiihto) / [Cross-country skiing (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/experiences/cross-country-skiing)
- [Talviaktiviteetit (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tulossa-kuusamoon/milloin-matkaan/talvi) / [Winter activities (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/travelling-to-kuusamo/when-to-travel/winter): Winter activies and year round activities presented on the page: Downhill skiing and snowboarding, year-round Ruka Coaster mountain coaster, husky safaris, meeting Santa, reindeer rides and reindeer yoga, Northern Lights tours, snowmobile safaris, cross-country skiing, snow sledding, snow racing, ice karting, river floating, ice climbing, ice fishing, horse riding, nature photography, winter fatbiking, sauna & swimming, wild food experiences, local life/arts/culture.
- [Vaellus ja retkeily (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/elamykset/vaellus-ja-retkeily) / [Hiking and forest walking (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/experiences/hiking)
- [Maastopyöräily, gravel-pyöräily ja Ruka Bike Park (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/pyoraily) / [Cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking and Ruka Bike Park (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/cycling)
- [Hyvinvointi, sauna, uiminen ja avantouinti (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/elamykset/hyvinvointi) / [Wellbeing, sauna and ice swimming (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/experiences/wellbeing)

## Food, restaurants and nightlife
- [Ravintolat (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tulossa-kuusamoon/ruoka-ja-viihde/ravintolat) / [Restaurants (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/travelling-to-kuusamo/food-and-entertainment/restaurants)
- [Kahvilat (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tulossa-kuusamoon/ruoka-ja-viihde/kahvilat) / [Cafes (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/travelling-to-kuusamo/food-and-entertainment/cafes)
- [After ski, baarit ja yökerhot (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tulossa-kuusamoon/ruoka-ja-viihde/after-ski-ja-baarit) / [After ski, bars and nightlife (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/travelling-to-kuusamo/food-and-entertainment/after-ski-and-bars)
- [Tilausravintolat ja paikallinen villiruoka (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tulossa-kuusamoon/ruoka-ja-viihde/tilausravintolat) / [Private restaurants and arctic wild food (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/travelling-to-kuusamo/food-and-entertainment/private-restaurants)

## Getting here
- [Saapuminen (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tulossa-kuusamoon/saapuminen) / [Getting here (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/travelling-to-kuusamo/getting-here)
- [Lennot Kuusamoon (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tulossa-kuusamoon/saapuminen/lennot) / [Flights to Kuusamo (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/travelling-to-kuusamo/getting-here/flights)
- [Paikallisliikenne ja Ski Bus (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/tulossa-kuusamoon/liikkuminen/bussit) / [Local transportation and Ski Bus (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/travelling-to-kuusamo/getting-around/buses)

## Practical information
- [Aukioloajat (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/palvelut-ja-yhteystiedot/aukioloajat) / [Opening hours (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/services-and-contact-details/opening-hours)
- [Kartat (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/matkailutietoa/esitteet-ja-kartat) / [Maps (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/information-about-ruka-kuusamo/maps-and-brochures)
- [Hiihtokeskuksen UKK (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/faq) / [Ski Resort FAQ (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/skiresort/faq)

## Official channels
- https://www.ruka.fi
- https://www.instagram.com/rukakuusamo
- https://www.facebook.com/rukakuusamo
- https://www.youtube.com/@rukakuusamo

## Additional reading
- [Ruka-Kuusamon Blogi (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/blogi) / [Ruka-Kuusamo Blog (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/blog)
- [Matkailualueen uutisia (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/matkailutietoa/ajankohtaista) / [News about tourism (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/information-about-ruka-kuusamo/news)
- [Hiihtokeskuksen uutisia (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/hiihtokeskus/uutiset) / [News about Ski Resort (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/skiresort/news)
- [Vastuullinen matkailu (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/vastuullinen-matkailu) / [Sustainable tourism (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/sustainability)
- [Hiihtokeskuksen vastuullisuusohjelma (FI)](https://www.ruka.fi/fi/hiihtokeskus/vastuullisuus-ohjelma) / [Ski Resort Responsibility Programme (EN)](https://www.ruka.fi/en/skiresort/responsibility-program)