Ruka is a Finland ski resort in the Lapland region, based around the village of Kuusamo. The resort offers 34 km of pistes across 21 lifts, rising from 200 m to 492 m for a 292 m vertical drop. Terrain suits beginner, intermediate, advanced riders, with a dedicated snow park and floodlit night skiing plus groomed cross-country loops.
Ski School, Snow Park, Night Skiing, Cross Country, Spa & Wellness.
Outside the ski season, Ruka opens up for Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, White Water Rafting — a genuine year-round mountain destination.
Wildlife commonly spotted around Ruka includes Reindeer, Wolverine, Arctic Fox, Brown Bear. The area sits close to protected zones such as Urho Kekkonen National Park, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Ruka has 34 km of marked pistes served by 21 lifts, with a vertical drop of 292 m between 200 m and 492 m.
Ruka caters primarily to beginner, intermediate, advanced skiers and snowboarders. There is a dedicated snow park. Night skiing is available on floodlit pistes. Cross-country loops are groomed nearby.
The nearest major airport is Kuusamo (KAO), roughly 25 km from the resort. Book transfers, hire cars or train legs from any UK or EU gateway.
Summer visitors to Ruka enjoy Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, White Water Rafting across the surrounding valleys and lifts.