Winter Activities
Fun on the snowy playground in Ruka
Yup, STILL snowing here in Kuusamo. At this rate we are going to have a record winter of the white stuff. And whilst it may be a pain for us adults at times, it’s nothing but joy for the kids. Up at the playground in Ruka, the slides are so slidey you fly right off [...]
Husky Safaris in Ruka Kuusamo
The excitable yapping and barking of the dogs straining against their harness; your breath spiralling from your mouth in the frozen air; footsteps crunching through the snow as you make your way to the dog sled for your trip through the beautiful wilderness powered by eager canines. Flying through forest, following the winding, narrow path; zooming over [...]
When to go skiing in Ruka
It’s that time of the year again: time to start thinking about your winter ski holidays. When is the best time to come skiing in Ruka? Well, that all depends on what you want. November We may not have much in the way of ground snow in November but thanks to snow stored from last [...]
Horse Riding in Kuusamo
Year round horse and pony treks and lessons in the school, winter sleigh rides and moonlit treks.
A Visit to Ranua Zoo
Ranua Zoo is about a 2 ½ hour drive from Kuusamo (180km) and definitely worth a visit if you have a car. Rather than being about exotic animals like lions and tigers, Ranua gives you the chance to see animals from Finland and other nordic countries in one place. A sort of living natural history [...]
Children’s Ski School
Weneri children’s ski school in Ruka I’ve always held the view that Ruka is a great place to learn to ski so when my aunt said she was bringing my cousin’s son, nine years old, to Ruka I had great hopes. And Werneri children’s ski school didn’t let me down. Werneri ski school courses are [...]
Reindeer Farm Visit
A reindeer sleigh ride in Ruka, Lapland
Ice Karting in Ruka
Go karting on ice in Ruka, Kuusamo.
Children’s Snow Park
A children’s park made entirely from snow: the slides, climbing frame, maze, everything…
The Night I Slept In An Igloo
I spent a night in January sleeping in an Igloo in Ruka, Lapland. A magical once in a life time experience.
Cross Country Ski Lesson in Ruka
My first cross country ski lesson in Ruka was a huge success
Northern Lights Sighting 24th January 2011
A sighting of the northern lights near Ruka in Kuusamo, Lapland
Visiting The Igloos in Ruka
Heather gets to see a real igloo for the first time at Iisakki Village in Ruka.
Snowmobile Trip to Russian Border
A 6 hour circular snowmobile trip from Ruka to the Russian border with Ruka Safaris through stunning scenery.
Alba Racing Husky Kennel
an authentic husky kennel 2kms from Kuusamo city centre perfect for those staying in Kuusamo.
Hi, I'm Heather and this is my blog and travel guide to Ruka and Kuusamo, Lapland
