Summer 2026 Downhill Swim – Event Day 1.8.2026
There is a limited number of open places for pre-registration for both the 12km start and the 24km start. Access to swim is sold together with accommodation, breakfast and Ruka Fun Pass.
Package prices include accommodation option for 2 or 3 days.
The package price includes: The participation fee for the swimming start for two person (pair) of your choice + accommodation, including breakfast and Ruka Fun Pass.
Long distance: 24 km (15 mi) & short distance 12 km (7,5 mi)
An open water swimming event where one advances 24km (15mi) and the others 12km (7,5mi) in Oulankajoki, Finland. Participants sign up and advance in pairs.
Package prices for pair (2 person):
Short Distance Package 12km
Accommodation 2 nights 31.7–2.8.2026
RV30: 2person, incl. breakfast and Ruka Fun Pass + swim participation 910€
RV60: 2person, incl. breakfast and Ruka Fun Pass + swim participation 990€
Accommodation 3 nights 30.7–2.8.2026
RV30: 2person, incl. breakfast and Ruka Fun Pass + swim participation 1040€
RV60: 2person, incl. breakfast and Ruka Fun Pass + swim participation 1160€
Long Distance Package 24km
Accommodation 2 nights 31.7–2.8.2026
RV30: 2person, incl. breakfast and Ruka Fun Pass + swim participation 1010€
RV60: 2person, incl. breakfast and Ruka Fun Pass + swim participation 1090€
Accommodation 3 nights 30.7–2.8.2026
RV30: 2person, incl. breakfast and Ruka Fun Pass + swim participation 1140€
RV60: 2person, incl. breakfast and Ruka Fun Pass + swim participation 1260€
*Additional extra person in room 100€ per stay per person, incl. breakfast and Ruka Fun Pass (no swim access included)
Booking terms: *Ski-Inn accommodation conditions according to normal booking and cancellation conditions. More information: Terms & conditions
The terms and conditions of the Downhill Swim event to the swimming registration: Registration is binding. Registration fees are not refunded. Changing a team member is allowed.
Accommodations:
We offer accommodation right in the heart of Ruka village, in the comfortable hotel Ski-Inn RukaVillage. The accommodation is in a central location: the buses for the swimming event leaves from in front of the hotel on Saturday morning, the breakfast included in the accommodation is served as a buffet-style, and it gives the swimmer a good start to the day.
The room is fully equipped, sheets and towels are included in the room price, and a private sauna in the room brings extra comfort to the stay.
More info about the rooms:
RV30: RukaVillage30 hotel room
RV60: Rukavillage60 apartment
Booking
How to book your package: We want to make purchasing a package as simple as possible for interested customers, and we ask that they contact our sales service at
sales@ruka.fi with the title of the message ‘Downhill Swim 2026 Package Participation’.
Please share your and your partner’s info in the first email:
– Participant names, and name for your team
– Long distance 24km or short distance 12km?
– Home address, phone number, email address
– Nationality
– Safety contact person details (name and phone number)
Tell us which accommodation and swim package you want to participate in. The package is invoiced in advance according to the payment terms. We sell the package at the above mentioned prices until there is places left.
General sales for the event open on October 1st 2025. There is a limited number of open places for pre-registration.
Socials:
Downhillswim – Official Website
@downhillswim on Instagram
Downhill Swim on Facebook
Downhillswim on YouTube