FREETIME
Winter
Ruka is the Ski Resort of the year 2003 in Finland. The downhill ski season in Ruka starts as early as in October and ends in May. There are activities for everyone. Snowboarders are offered the treat of two streets. For alpine and telemark skiing you will find a slope for your level. If you prefer more traditional way of winter sports Ruka offers you excellent routes of illuminated cross country ski tracks. You are also able to join the ski tracks straight from Rukajärven Kelopirtit. Other winter activities offered are snowmobile and husky safaris, snowshoe hiking and if you are an enthuastic fisherman you can try out ice fishing in the lake Rukajärvi. All sorts of sports equipment can be obtained from various rental services in the Ruka Area. Ruka has a wide selection of restaurants – The Lappish menu is highly recommended- as well as bistros and nightclubs, where to have fun in the evenings. Or you can opt for the hot waters of Spa Kuusamon Tropiikki just to relax after a day outdoors.
Summer
In the summer Kuusamo offers you a variety of marked hiking routes such as KARHUNKIERROS. There are whitewaters and beautiful sites everywhere, far away from the rush and bustle of city life. Also there are summer actions such as whitewater rafting, canoeing and fishing. Rukajärven Kelopirtit owns also two rowboats, which are located on the lakes of Rukajärvi and Vuosseli.
Kuusamo offers “in addition” other ways to relax during summer time, such as golfing, horse riding or bird watching.
More information about the events and activities can be found from RUKA Home pages.