Give dad the gift of time together! In Ruka-Kuusamo, Father's Day is celebrated in nature, in the sauna, enjoying good food and early-winter adventures.

The legendary Hotdogs & Handrails Rail Jam returns to Ruka!

In November, Ruka will once again come alive with the clatter of rails, creative lines, and the season's best park atmosphere as Hotdogs & Handrails Rail Jam brings together snowboarders, freeskiers, and fans of the sport from all over Finland.

Jump in to Ski Jumping, Cross Country and Nordic Combined competition weekend!

Great atmosphere, 10 competitions, 30 nations, 400 competitors. FIS Ruka Nordic starts the season again with all Nordic disciplines on the same stadium. 8 World Cup contests will be held during the long weekend in the end of November. 

Welcome to celebrate independent Finland in the Coordinates of Snow in Ruka.

The mogul and aerial skiers' World Cup season starts in Ruka in December. You are welcome to come and see the World's best mogul and aerial skiers and cheer them on to their best performances!

FIS Freestyle Aerials competition will be organised in the freestyle center near the front slopes of Ruka.

Enjoy memorable winter experiences and a traditional Finnish Christmas at Ruka-Kuusamo, in Winter Wonderland in the middle of pure white piles of snow!

Here you will find a genuine Christmas spirit and relax in the middle of a pure white snowy landscape.

New year is celebrated in the middle of white piles of snow, enjoying the activities of Ruka-Kuusamo winter wonderland.

Laid-back ice hockey game in Ruka village, on natural ice (Kaltiolampi pond) during Thursday-Saturday 14.-16.1.2027. This is the largest amateur outdoor ice hockey tournament in Europe!

Experience the Polar Night Light Festival 2027 at Ruka, Jan 15–Feb 7. The world’s northernmost slope light installation returns, illuminating ski slopes and surrounding areas with magical colors. Step into a mesmerizing winter atmosphere and see the polar night in a whole new way.

Finns are traditionally enjoying their winter holidays during weeks 8-10.

There are special events for families with children in Ruka Ski Resort as well as elsewhere in Kuusamo area. 

Finns are traditionally enjoying their winter holidays during weeks 8-10.

There are special events for families with children in Ruka Ski Resort as well as elsewhere in Kuusamo area. 

Finns are traditionally enjoying their winter holidays during weeks 8-10.

There are special events for families with children in Ruka Ski Resort as well as elsewhere in Kuusamo area. 

During week 11 there are plenty of winter activities for children and the whole family on and off the slopes in Ruka

Harmaa Rinne After Ski takes Ruka’s après-ski scene to the next level on 19–20 March 2027. Get ready for top artists, hit songs, dancing and unforgettable parties in the stunning fell scenery.

Read more about the event below the image.

The Easter time at Ruka and Kuusamo is the celebration of spring weather! Sunshine and white snow... All slope areas are still open!

X Games will bring the championship finale of its inaugural MoonPay X Games League Winter Season to Ruka-Kuusamo in northern Finland from 9 to 11 April 2027.

Please note: Ruka Park is reserved for the championships only during the competition days.

This international Ultra trail run has already become a tradition. It will be organized on the famous hiking route "Karhunkierros" in Oulanka National Park and in Pyhävaara nature reserve at Ruka area. More than 3,000 runners will start on several different routes.

Experience the magic of the midnight sun and the unpredictable conditions of early summer at Ruka! No entrance fee for audience.

Join us in celebrating the shortest night of the year! And in Finland the sun never really sets tonight!

The Midsummer Festival is about happy people and interesting traditions! There's plenty to do and see at Ruka-Kuusamo area for the whole family. Some events and activities are free of charge!

An exciting 24 km downhill swimming event in the stunning scenery of Oulanka National Park!