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Ruka is the most popular ski resort in Finland, offering over 200 days of snow and a variety of slopes and lifts. Enjoy discounts, events, and the renewed Masto slope area in spring 2024.
Kuusamo is a region of fells, forests, lakes and rivers in Finland's Lapland. Ruka is one of the ski resorts in Kuusamo, offering natural beauty and winter sports. Learn about the nature attractions, culture and events in Ruka and Kuusamo.
Ruka-Kuusamo offers experiences all year round, from skiing and hiking to wildlife and culture. Find out about events, accommodation, ski passes, webcams and more on the official website.
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Ruka Ski Resort. 397 reviews. #1 of 19 things to do in Kuusamo. Ski & Snowboard Areas. Closed now. 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM. Write a review. About. Ruka-Kuusamo is surrounded by National Parks, pure nature and comprehensive services.
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Ruka is part of the Kuusamo municipality, with the centre Kuusamoand the airport some 23 km to the south. Ruka got its first dauntless downhill skiers already in the 1930s, but it took until 1954 before the first prepared slope, the modern day Front Slope, was opened. The first ski lift was opened three years later, and a hotel-restaurant Kaltiomaj...
The simplest way to get to Ruka is to fly to Kuusamo and take the airport bus to Ruka. If you travel by train from southern Finland, the nearest train stations are in Oulu, Rovaniemi and Kemijärvi; also Kajaanimay be an option. From there, take a bus to Kuusamo. You can bring your car on some of the trains. Driving from southern Finland will take a...
The new Ruka Pedestrian Village was finished in November 2010. You can now walk to the slopes from the hotels without any road crossings. Also Talvijärvi is close to the slopes. Some accommodations are some 5 km away, more suitable for those coming for cross-country skiing or other activities.
Although the highest hills here are often referred to as fells, there are no true fells here. However, the adjacent peaks of Ruka massif are by far the tallest hills around. The views from Valtavaara are well-known. Also the views from Juhannuskallio and from Konttainen are very nice. You can also enjoy the views from Ruka. In Juhannuskallio there ...
In winter the ski resort offers are the main things to do in Ruka. There is also a large cross-country skiing route network (90 km). In summer the beautiful nature provides a lot to do, e.g. visiting Valtavaara-Pyhävaara Nature Reserve. 1. Observe and photograph Aurora borealisduring long winter nights. 2. Downhill snowsports and cross country skii...
66.164929.1211 Sale Ruka, Rukanriutta 7, ☏ +358 10-763-3222. M-F 08:00-21:00, Sa 08:00-18:00, Su 12:00-18:00. S-group groceries store in Ruka. Gasoline.66.16729.13782 K-Market Rukankylä, Rukankyläntie 8. 10:00-18:00. A small groceries store on in the Ruka Pedestrian Village.66.170829.17043 K-Market RukaValley. daily 09:00-21:00. A truly tiny grocery store next to the reception of SKI-INN hotel Ruka Valley.66.167129.13754 Shopping Center Kumpare (Kauppakeskus Kumpare), Rukakyläntie 8, ☏ +358 8 860-0250. 09:30-19:00. Here you can find the Ruka info, Internet terminals, WLAN, groceries store, souvenir...66.166929.13861 Stefan's Steakhouse Ruka, Rukatunturintie 11 (Ruka village), ☏ +358 10 4233 250. daily 17:00-23:00. Steak restaurant.66.167429.13922 Colorado Bar & Grill, Rukankyläntie 6 (Ruka village), ☏ +358 20-775-9405. 14:00-22:00. American style food. Live music, delicious food, sports, drinks etc. From the menu you can cho...66.169929.17063 Ski Bistro, Bistrotie 1 (in Ruka Valley area), ☏ +358 400 101625. in season daily 10:00-18:00. Lunch and warm drinks.66.167229.14084 Restaurant Villisika, Rukankyläntie 17, ☏ +358 8 860-0300. 11:00-20:00. Lunch at noon, otherwise à la carte. Also children's menu. Party at night in the Bar Piste.66.168229.13931 Restaurant Zone (Ravintola Zone), Safaritalo, ☏ +358 10-271-0555. 12:00-04:00. After ski or safari parties until the morning, karaoke and a big glassed terrace. Lots of different ki...66.167329.14152 Restaurant Piste, Rukankyläntie 17. daily 10:00-. Another after ski classics right next to the slopes. Capacity for almost 1200 customers and often famous live artists playing. The...66.167829.14093 Bar Ihku Ruka, ruka@ihkubar.fi. daily 12:00-. New bar and nightclub. Karaoke daily after 6pm.(updated Feb 2021)66.167229.13894 Hanki Baari, Rukankyläntie 11, ínfo@hankibaari.fi. daily 11-.(updated Feb 2021)There are many commercial lodgings: hotel rooms, apartments and cabins. In the Valtavaara Nature reserve and along the Karhunkierros trail there are lean-to sheltersand campfire sites where you can camp overnight for free (and also open wilderness huts farther along Karhunkierros).
66.167629.13813 Bene Finlandia Ruka, Shopping centre Kumpare, ☏ +358 40 707 7123. Private health care company at Ruka has 24/7 emergency unit with on-the-spot X-ray ability. Also general medical se...
Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of Kuusamo, Ruka offers a unique and memorable experience for both winter sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. One of Ruka's standout features is its impressive ski slopes and well-maintained cross-country skiing trails.
Ruka in Lapland is the largest ski resort in Finland comparing skiing days and sales: During ski season 2021-2022 ski pass sales almost 14,7 m€ and nearly 520 000 skiing days. 41 groomed runs, biggest vertical 201 m and longest run 1300 m. The top of Ruka is 492 meters above sea level.
