Ruka For Kids

Family Friendly Ruka

Over the last few years Ruka has developed into a wonderfully family friendly ski resort with free use of lifts 6′s, designated safe ski areas, Sledging areas, playground, an adventure ski route with real reindeer, children’s ski school groups, a soft indoor adventure play area, kindergarten and plenty of choices on the children’s menus and play areas in most restaurants.

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Skiing For Children in Ruka

In Ruka Village there is a gentle, wide children’s ski area with two lifts, one magic carpet ( a sort of conveyor belt the kids stand on that carries them to the top) and one rope drag, and children’s snow playground with an ice maze, ice steps to climb, ice blocks to run around or climb over and a sledging area at the bottom.

All of this is cordoned off from the main ski area so that the children are safe from stray skiers.

At Ski Bistro, on the other side of the hill at the bottom of the main ski area, there is another safe, wide designated skiing area with a gentle slope and simple rope drag lift that is cordoned off from other skiers.

Both of these areas are free to use, no lift pass is necessary, although children under 6 always get free use of the slopes as long as they wear a helmet and are accompanied by an adult.

Children’s Adventure Ski Run

From the Vuosseli slope the Roosa and Rudolf children’s adventure ski run (run 26 on the piste map), branches off following a tree lined path dotted with noise making machines, things to ski through, touch, stop and do as well as a camp fire and seating area for picnics and real live reindeer!

Children’s Ski School

Ruka has a wonderful ski school for children from ages 5 to 12 where they can learn to ski or snowboard (snowboard lessons start at age 8 ) in a safe, child friendly environment.

More information about children’s ski school and prices

Sledging Areas

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There are two sledging areas, one in Ruka Village and one at Ski Bistro where the kids can sledge to their hearts content in an area safe from skiers.

Playground

Ruka village has a free children’s outdoor playground with swings, slides and climbing frame.

From early February onwards a snow playground is built in Ruka with slides, a maze and other fun stuff all completely made out of snow. Read more about the snow play ground.

Adventure Play House

This indoor soft adventure play house for over 3′s is perfect for letting off some extra steam in a safe, fun place whilst you can sit on the sofa that over looks the play area and relax.

Located in the Happy Family Activity Centre in the Kumpare Shopping Centre.

Open:
9am – 9pm Daily

Cost:
10€ per child for an all day wristband pass.