Welcome To Ruka And Kuusamo

Ruka and Kuusamo, the perfect holiday destination in both winter and summer. Whether you want a winter wonderland holiday or an active summer vacation, Ruka is the place to be.

12km Pieni Karhunkierros or Small Bear Trail

A hiking guide and pictures of the Pieni Karhunkieros or Small Bear Trail, a 12km hike through the Oulanka National Park near Ruka in Kuusamo, Lapland

Ruka Ice Bar

Ruka Ice Bar, a video tour. Located at the top of the ski slopes in Ruka next to Chalet Ruka Peak, the Ruka ice bar is amazing.

Ruka Snowmobiling: An Exhilarating Ride

Ruka and Kuusamo are excellent places for snowmobiling with over 500km of free to use snowmobile routes. Ruka snowmobiling: It’s an exhilarating ride well worth experiencing.

Santa In Ruka: The Best Santa Trip In Lapland

Visit Santa’s home near Ruka in Kuusamo, Finland. The best Santa trip I’ve ever experienced. Trip organised by Nordic Holidays

A Night In the Woods: Ruka Bear Watching

Ruka Bear watching is the only way to see these shy brown bears in their natural habitat. Just 30 minutes from Ruka, these bear watching hides offer a magical experience.

  • Welcome To Ruka And Kuusamo
  • 12km Pieni Karhunkierros or Small Bear Trail
  • Ruka Ice Bar
  • Ruka Snowmobiling: An Exhilarating Ride
  • Santa In Ruka: The Best Santa Trip In Lapland
  • A Night In the Woods: Ruka Bear Watching
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  • Ice Climbing In Ruka And Kuusamo

    Ice Climbing In Ruka And Kuusamo

    Learn to ice climb in Ruka and Kuusamo on Basecamp’s ice tower or head off for real ice climbing adventure in the Korouoma Nature Reserve and tackle a natural ice wall.

  • Hiking With Reindeer

    Hiking With Reindeer | Ruka

    Spend a day hiking through the forest around Ruka and Kuusamo with a reindeer companion.

  • Snowshoeing In Ruka and Kuusamo

    Snowshoeing is the perfect way to experience the true beauty and peace of the Ruka and Kuusamo wilderness. Information and prices for snowshoe trips in Ruka and Kuusamo

  • Ice Fishing

    Ice Fishing | Ruka

    Ice fishing on the frozen lakes of Ruka and Kuusamo. Information and prices for ice fishing trips in Ruka and Kuusamo

  • Reindeer Sleigh Rides

    Reindeer Sleigh Rides | Ruka

    There are two ways of experiencing a reindeer sleigh ride here in Ruka and Kuusamo. Either on a magical, long sleigh ride through the frozen wilderness or by visiting a reindeer farm…

  • Cycling and Mountain Biking in Ruka and Kuusamo

    Cycling and Mountain Biking in Ruka and Kuusamo

    There are over 605kms of cycling routes in the Ruka and Kuusamo area on a mixture of surfaced roads, gravel lanes and logging roads and trails through forest and the countryside…

  • Renting a Mountain Bike In Ruka & Kuusamo

    Renting a Mountain Bike In Ruka & Kuusamo

    You can rent bikes in Ruka and Kuusamo from the following places…

  • Nissinvaara Mountain Biking Route 24.5km

    Nissinvaara Mountain Biking Route 24.5km | Ruka

    This 24.5km mountain biking route from Hotel Tropiikki to Nissinvaara and back is a fairly demanding route going over dry pine heaths, winding forest paths, wetlands on duckboards, marsh trails and surfaced and unsurfaced roads…

  • Karhunkierros 80km Hiking Trail

    80km Karhunkierros Bear Trail | Ruka hiking

    A hiking guide to the Karhunkierros, bear trail, an 80km hiking trail from Hautajarvi to Ruka through the Oulanka National Park.

  • A Second Night In The Woods: Ruka Bear Watching

    A Second Night In The Woods: Ruka Bear Watching

    4 bears and a golden eagle in 5 hours. My second bear watching trip with KarhuKuusamo near the Russian border is a resounding success. Just 30 minutes drive from Ruka or Kuusamo city centre.

  • White Water Rafting in Ruka and Kuusamo

    White Water Rafting in Ruka and Kuusamo

    There are 3 white water rafting routes in the Ruka and Kuusamo area, the family route, the wild route and the long route. More info on each route and prices…

  • River Fishing in Ruka and Kuusamo

    River Fishing in Ruka and Kuusamo

    Information about river fishing in Ruka and Kuusamo and a round up of the river fishing trips available.

  • Fishing In Lake Petäjälampi

    Fishing In Lake Petäjälampi | Ruka

    A family fishing trip to catch greyling, pike, perch, powan and salmon on lake Petäjälampi near Holiday Club Tropiikki with Kuusamo Safaris.

  • Kuusamo Safaris

    Kuusamo Safaris | Ruka

    Kuusamo Safaris, based in Ruka, offers a wide selection of winter and summer safari’s including, snowmobiling, husky sledding, canoeing and white water rafting.

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