About The Area
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.
Hire A Hot Tub For Your Ruka Log Cabin
So you’ve booked the perfect log cabin or apartment in Ruka, how can it possibly get any better? How about a hot tub delivered to your door so you can sit back in the hot water and enjoy the outdoors?
2010 Tukkilaiset Log Driving Championships Near Ruka
The second Saturday of July every year sees hoards of men in Lycra trousers clutching wooden poles descend upon my sleepy village near Ruka in Kuusamo, Lapland. It is time for the log driving championships, or tukkilaiset, as it is called in Finnish, a rather tongue in cheek competition that has it’s roots in the logging trade which used to dominate this part of Lapland.
Ruka Offers Free Parking During The Summer
Spend just 20€ in the shops of Ruka and get free parking. Available during the summer months only.
Bear Watching Trips in Ruka and Kuusamo
Ruka bear watching trips information and prices. Get up close and personal on a bear watching evening near Ruka, Kuusamo.
Ruka Log Cabins
Ruka Log Cabins to suit everyone, whether you want something close to the centre, or something in the forest, big or small, there are 100′s to choose from.
Excavator Jack Arrives In Kuusamo
Thousands of people line the streets and town square to welcome Excavator Jack to Kuusamo.
Excavator Jack
Finnish man drives nearly 1000km, from Hanko to Kuusamo in a mini excavator at just 4km per hour.
The Midnight Sun In Ruka and Kuusamo
Ruka and Kuusamo in Finnish Lapland are one of the few places in the world to have never ending days in summer, where the sun shines all night and 3am is as bright and sunny as 3pm.
Avoid Being Bitten By Mosquitoes In Lapland
Simple steps to avoid being bitten by the mosquitoes in Lapland
Ruka Log Cabins Aurinkopaikka Sleeps 6
Ruka log cabins: This log cabin in Ruka, directly opposite the ski slopes and close to hiking trails comes fully equipped and with an open fireplace, sauna and terrace
Ruka Log Cabins – RukaKo Booking Agency
Book a variety of Ruka Log Cabins with booking agency Ruka-Ko. rukakuusamo.com
Ruka Log Cabins – ProLoma Booking Agency
Whether you are looking for a log cabin near the action of Ruka or in the quiet of the Finnish wilderness, ProLoma has something for you.
Ruka Log Cabins – FinFun Booking Agency
Ruka Log Cabins to Rent With around 600 Ruka log cabins on their books, FinFun have something for everyone whether you are looking for budget accommodation or 5 star luxury. Ruka Log Cabins To Suit All Groups Sizes Booking a cabin, especially for groups, is often a cheaper alternative to booking a hotel and can [...]
Ruka Apartments 6-8 People
A list of Ruka apartments to suit 6 to 8 people
Hi, I'm Heather and this is my blog and travel guide to Ruka and Kuusamo, Lapland
