Name: Autumn Holiday at Ruka 2026
Start: 2026-10-09T00:00:00+0300
End: 2026-10-25T23:59:59+0200

Event dates

09.10.2026 - 25.10.2026

Place

Ruka Ski Resort, RukaVillage, Nature surrounding us

Start the skiing season on the slopes of Ruka and fall in love with the wonderful nature of Kuusamo

Ruka opens the first slopes with stored snow at the beginning of October. Start your ski-season at Ruka, get to know to the snow-how and check out open lifts and slopes for the autumn holidays. First cross-country ski tracks will also open in the middle of October.

Welcome to First Snow Ski Trails!
Ruka First Snow Ski Trail (1 km) is open on stored snow in Ruka Ski Stadium FIS 5km ski trail from 10.10.2026 onwards.

Winter biking is possible too!
Vuosseli Outdoor Trail will be opened for fatbikes as soon as snow conditions allow. Find out more about winter biking in Ruka-Kuusamo.

Ruka First Snow Ski Trail in Saarua. Photo Mikko Santasalo

Ruka First Snow Ski Trail (free of charge) 2026-2027

10.10.2026 - 8.11.2026

10:00 - 21:00

Welcome to Ruka First Snow Ski Trail from Saturday 10.10.2026 at 10.00 onwards! New for 2026: The trail is located in Saarua area.

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Angry Birds Activity Park

6.5.2026 - 4.5.2027

Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikin kylpylähotellin yhteydessä sijaitsevassa Angry Birds Activity Parkissa on runsaasti hauskaa liikunnallista tekemistä koko perheelle, mm. parkour-alue, seikkailurata, racing-rata polkuautoille, hyppelypeli sekä tarkkuusjalkapallo.

Katso aukioloajat ja hinnasto Holiday Clubin sivuilta!

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Ruka Coaster

10.10.2026 - 24.10.2026

13:30 - 21:30

From 11.88€

Welcome to Ruka Coaster – over 750 metres of winding track and speeds of up to 40 km/h. Please note that the ride may be closed in poor weather. During busy periods the queue may close around an hour before closing time. See opening hours, prices and more below.

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Spa Kuusamo Tropiikki

10.5.2025 - 2.5.2026

Relax in the hot tubs, slide down the water slide or join a water aerobics session. Welcome for an evening swim or enjoy a full family spa day.

Spa tickets starting from €25/adult. Check opening hours and prices on the spa’s official website!

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Ruka scenic lifts

2.10.2026 - 2.5.2027

09:30 - 23:00

See Ruka and the surrounding scenery from a new perspective with the Village-2-Valley scenic gondola or the VillageExpress chairlift to the summit.
See detailed information, lift-specific opening hours, and any exceptions below. Also note that the lifts may be closed due to strong winds or other conditions.

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Daily: Autumn holiday Rosa & Rudolf Orienteering

10.10.2026 - 25.10.2026

Rosa and Rudolf, along with their animal friends, have hidden away in Ruka Village for the autumn holidays!

Take part in the Rosa & Rudolf autumn holiday orienteering, either on your own, as a team with friends, or with the whole family. Pick up a map from the ski school desk, located in the Piste rental shop, and go around looking for all the points from the map. The route is less than 2 km long.

Each participant will receive a small prize.

Subject to change.

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Monday: Meet Rosa & Rudolf at Ruka Village

12.10.2026 - 19.10.2026

12:20 - 12:30

Come and meet the cute Ruka mascots Rosa & Rudolf. The mascots are visiting Ruka Village, near Tykky-tower's stage. Rosa & Rudolf arrive at about 12:20 and stay for about 10 minutes

Rights for changes are reserved.

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Thursday: Park jam at Ruka Parkilla

15.10.2026 - 15.10.2026

11:30 - 13:00

Ruka Snowboarders are organizing a free park jam for all snowboarders and skiers at Ruka Park. You can participate by arriving on site. There will be prizes for the best performances!

Participation in the event is at your own risk. Each participant must have personal accident insurance.

The rights to make changes are reserved.

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TOP Model - coloring competition

15.10.2026 - 22.10.2026

10:00 - 19:00

TOP Model themed coloring competition at the Ruka Brand Village store during Autumn Holiday weeks. TOP Model products will be raffled as a prize!

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Friday: Meet Rosa & Rudolf at Family Park

16.10.2026 - 23.10.2026

12:20 - 12:30

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Lumilautailun Fall Camp 2026

11.10.2026 - 14.10.2026

Tule mukaan laskemaan säilölumella, ottamaan vanhan kauden tatsia takaisin taitotasosi mukaisessa ryhmässä, osallistumaan rentoihin kilpailuihin sekä saamaan uusia kavereita lumilautailun parissa.

Leiri on tarkoitettu kaikenikäisillä sekä tasoisille lumilautautailijoille. Leiri järjestetään yhteistyössä Rukan sekä Suomen lumilautaliiton kanssa.

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Freeski Fall Camp 2026

11.10.2026 - 14.10.2026

Tule mukaan laskemaan säilölumella, ottamaan vanhan kauden tatsia takaisin taitotasosi mukaisessa ryhmässä, osallistumaan rentoihin kilpailuihin sekä saamaan uusia kavereita freeskin parissa.

Leiri on tarkoitettu kaikenikäisillä sekä tasoisille freestyle suksijoille. Leiri järjestetään yhteistyössä Rukan hiihtokeskuksen kanssa.

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Private lesson in Ruka Ski School

2.10.2026 - 2.5.2027

10:00 - 17:00

Private lessons in Ruka ski school can be booked for yourself, your child, your family or a whole group of friends. We offer lessons both on the slopes and on cross country ski tracks - choose from alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing, freestyle, adaptive alpine skiing or classic / skating cross country skiing and book your own lesson.

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Puuropojat Ravintola Zonessa perjantaina ja lauantaina 16.-17.10.2026

Puuropojat @Zone

16.10.2026 - 18.10.2026

23:59 - 01:59

From 3.50€

Straight from the neighboring fell of Syöte, Puuropojat take over Zone for two nights in a row. On Friday, enjoy a set packed with Finnish hits, while Saturday brings an all-American rock night. Alongside crowd-favourite covers, the band also performs their own original songs.
Showtime: 11:00 PM

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Kids' karaoke at Zone

15.10.2026 - 22.10.2026

12:00 - 14:00

From 0.00€

During the autumn holiday weeks, kids get to shine on stage at Ravintola Zone's children's karaoke! Alongside the fun and relaxed daytime karaoke, you can enjoy Zone's delicious lunch buffet.

Children's karaoke during autumn holiday weeks 42–43 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 to 14:00.

Welcome!

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17.10.2026 Tanssiorkesteri Tuovila @ravintola_remu

17.10.2026 - 18.10.2026

21:30 - 04:00

Showtime: Klo: 21:30
Lippu 10€

Tanssiorkesteri Tuovila on kuusamolainen tanssiorkesteri, joka tunnetaan monipuolisesta ohjelmistostaan, vahvasta soitto-osaamisestaan ja yleisölähtöisestä esiintymisestään. Orkesterin ohjelmisto kattaa perinteiset lavatanssien suosikit.

#ravintolaremu #tanssit #kuusamoruka

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Mainos Coverbändi Public Shamen keikasta Ravintola Zonessa perjantaina ja lauantaina 23.-24.10.2026

Public Shame @Zone

23.10.2026 - 25.10.2026

23:00 - 00:30

From 3.50€

Public Shame is a four-member group from Oulu known for their entertaining cover rock. On Friday the band delivers well-known Finnish rock classics with a relaxed vibe and great energy. On Saturday Public Shame heats up the stage with a selection of Classic Rock favourites. Expect a laid-back performance, strong groove and good times.

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Poljin-teatteriesitys, House of Northern Senses

Poljin - Theatre Play at House of Northern Senses

10.10.2026 - 11.10.2026

From 15.00€

POLJIN – An Absurd Play About Encountering One Another
How long is a single moment? What does it mean – and does it ultimately matter?
Performance schedule
Sat, 10 October at 6:00 PM
Sun, 11 October at 2:00 PM
Sun, 11 October at 4:30 PM

Tickets: €15 per person
Duration: appr. 40 minutes + optional post-show discussion (appr. 20 minutes)

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Children's Halloween party

15.10.2026 - 15.10.2026

12:00 - 15:00

From 0.00€

At Ruka Olkkari, children's Halloween parties are held on Thursdays during the autumn holidays. FREE ENTRY!

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Uuttusuo Cafe during autumn colors. Photo Mikko Santasalo

Autumn Break Buzz at Uuttusuo Café

10.10.2026 - 25.10.2026

When autumn arrives, Uuttusuo Caré is ready for some autumn buzz! Welcome to join!

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Lasten Halloween juhlat

22.10.2026 - 22.10.2026

12:00 - 15:00

From 0.00€

Rukan Olkkarilla on syyslomilla torstaisin lasten Halloween juhlat. Ohjelmassa on naamiaiset, askartelua, Halloween juomia ja herkkuja. Kettu vierailee tuttuun tapaan hauskuuttamassa lapsia ja jakaa ilmapalloja. VAPAA PÄÄSY!

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Skatepark and basketball court

15.5.2026 - 28.10.2026

Grab your skate board, ball, scooter or BMX and enjoy an active moment at the park or on the court!

Park and court are in use again at summer 2027

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Oulanka Wild Ride - Autumn gravel adventure

12.9.2026 - 17.10.2026

10:00 - 17:00

From 85.00€

Enjoy gravel biking in Oulanka National Park's autumn colors! Starting from Ruka, this guided tour is designed for active riders who love climbs and long days in the saddle. The pace is relaxed, letting you enjoy the crisp wilderness. Highlights include the roaring rapids of Myllykoski, Kiutaköngäs, and Käylänkoski. Guide included.

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Koskikellunta Ruka Kuusamo River floating

River floating Mon at 2PM, Tue at 3 PM, Thu and Sat at 10 AM

1.6.2026 - 30.4.2027

10:00 - 17:30

From 138.00€

Enjoy the embrace of flowing water – experience river floating in Kuusamo’s beautiful scenery! Safely carried in a floating suit through clear waters, you’ll find a perfect moment of relaxation for both body and mind in the heart of nature. Duration 2,5 h. Price 138 €/person.

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Puulämmitteinen rantasauna, House of Northern Senses

Wood-Heated Lakeside Sauna & Lake Experience – Open Session

10.9.2026 - 29.10.2026

17:30 - 19:00

From 40.00€

Authentic Finnish wood-heated lakeside sauna with year-round lake swimming. A peaceful 90-min open session for max. 6 guests, only 15 min from Ruka. Price €40/person, towel included. Bookings 3 days in advance.

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Koskikelluntaa Ruka-Kuusamossa, kuva Ruka Adventures

River floating on Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat at 10 and 15

1.10.2026 - 30.4.2027

10:00 - 12:30

From 105.00€

Once-in-a-lifetime arctic adventure! Enjoy floating on your back in a special drysuit along the slow stream of the river, while surrounded by beautiful snowy landscapes.

Price 105 €/person. Min height 150 cm. This adventure is available 1.10.2026-30.4.2027 (snow conditions permitting).

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Savusauna kesällä - House of Northern Senses

Smoke Sauna & Northern Lake Experience – Open Session

13.9.2026 - 1.11.2026

17:00 - 22:00

From 75.00€

Experience an authentic Finnish smoke sauna and swim in a fell lake year-round on Sundays at 5 PM and 8 PM. A peaceful 120-min experience for max. 10 guests, 15 min from Ruka. Price €75/person, towel included. Bookings 7 days in advance.

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Korpi Gravel x Uuttusuon kahvila: Syysloman Social Ride

20.10.2026 - 20.10.2026

11:00 - 13:00

From 0.00€

Tule mukaan ilmaisiin Korpi Gravel x Uuttusuon kahvila Social Ride -yhteislenkkeihin ti 13.10. & 20.10. klo 11.00! Leppoisa lenkki sopii kaikille pyörille (gravelpyörä, maastopyörä, sähköpyörä). Ei ennakkoilmoittautumista – kurvaa vain pyörinesi Uuttusuon kahvilalle. Lenkin jälkeen nautitaan kahvilan herkuista. Tervetuloa!

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Quad Bike Safari R-15

25.5.2026 - 31.10.2026

From 134.00€

Exciting ATV safari – fun moments guaranteed! Fridays 85 € / person (duration 1 h 45 min). Other days 134 € / person (includes transfers from Ruka and snacks, duration 3 h). Minimum age 15 yrs.

Available on Mon at 4 PM, Tue at 2 PM, Wed and Sat at 9 AM and Fri at 10 AM, noon and 2 PM during 25.5.-31.10.2026.

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Horse in stable in Ruka-Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland. Photo by Ruska Laukka

Private riding lesson in riding arena

2.6.2026 - 30.9.2027

13:00 - 14:00

From 85.00€

Ruska Laukka stables traditional Finnhorses will lead you to the world of riding. Riding lessons are held efficiently in small groups. We have lessons both for beginners and experienced riders.

Duration 1 h. Price 85 €/person. This adventure is available from Tuesday to Thursday at 1 PM during 2.12.2025-30.9.2027.

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Relaxed Finnhorse trail riding in country paths 1 hr

1.10.2026 - 30.9.2027

14:00 - 15:00

From 70.00€

Ruska Laukka stables traditional and stronglegged finnish horses along with their friends lead you to the magical winter land. We travel along safe paths with our horses, on private forest roads, along forrested hills and fields.

Duration 1 h. Price 70 €/person. Available from Monday to Friday at 2 PM during 1.10.2026-30.9.2027.

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Forest yoga and nature walk

3.6.2026 - 31.10.2026

11:00 - 13:00

From 29.00€

A forest yoga walk is a combination of yoga and various relaxation, breathing and meditation exercises, It is a relaxing trip to the middle of nature, to the shade of trees, to the side of a rock, to the top of the fell.

Duration 2 h. Price 29 €/person. This adventure is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11 AM during 3.6.-31.10.2026.

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Horses enjoying summer at Ruka-Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland. Photo by Ruska Laukka

Private horsemanship lesson with finnhorses

3.6.2026 - 30.9.2027

13:00 - 14:00

From 85.00€

Make your stay in Kuusamo even more memorable with a horse activity and groundwork with horses. Finnhorses are humble and calm teachers. We offer lessons in either indoor or outdoor arena, depending on the weather conditions.
Duration 1 h. Price 85 €/person. This adventure is available on Wednesdays at 1 PM during 10.12.2025-30.9.2027.

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Horse in stable in Ruka-Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland. Photo Ruska Laukka

Riding lesson for moderate riders in riding arena

3.6.2026 - 30.9.2027

16:00 - 17:00

From 40.00€

Make your stay in Kuusamo even more memorable with a horse ride! Finnhorses are humble and calm teachers to riders. Riding lessons in either indoor or outdoor arena, depending on the weather conditions.

Duration 1 h. Price 40 €/person. This adventure is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4 PM during 2.12.2025-30.9.2027.

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Ikkunalampi Pond in Riisitunturi National Park, Lapland, Finland. Photo MunPolku/MyTrail

Nature After Dark - Nighttime hike on top of the fell

3.9.2026 - 30.11.2026

20:00 - 22:30

From 70.00€

Have you ever experienced a night sky full of stars and a silent forest around you?

Duration 2,5 h. Price 70 €/adult, 50 €/child 8-17 years. This adventure is available on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 8 PM during 3.9.-30.11.2026.

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Savusaunan kylpyhuone - House of Northern Senses

Private Smoke Sauna & Northern Lake Experience

12.9.2026 - 31.10.2026

17:30 - 20:30

From 900.00€

A unique 3h private smoke sauna experience for 1–10 guests by a fell lake on selected Saturdays at 5.30 PM. Year-round lake swimming and winter ice swimming. Price € 900, duration 3 hours, towels included. Bookings 7 days in advance.

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Modern SPA Sauna – Open Session

16.9.2026 - 1.11.2026

From 35.00€

Relax in a modern Finnish sauna and heated indoor pool, with sauna lounge and year-round lake swimming. 90-min open session, max. 10 guests. Price €35/person, towel included. Selected Wednesdays at 5.30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Bookings 3 days in advance.

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Private Wood-Heated Lakeside Sauna & Lake Experience

25.9.2026 - 30.10.2026

17:30 - 19:30

From 390.00€

Private wood-heated lakeside sauna & lake experience for your own group on Fridays at 5.30 PM. Sauna, lake swimming and winter ice swimming. €390 / group of 1–6, duration 120 min, towels included. Bookings 3 days in advance.

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Subway Baguette Bingo on Tue and Thu at 15

12.10.2026 - 12.10.2026

14:00 - 15:00

Welcome to participate in the traditional Kid's Holiday Week Baguette Bingo - participation is free!

Available during Tuesday 14.10.2025 and Thursday 16.10.2025 at 15.

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Subway Baguette Bingo on Thu at 15

15.10.2026 - 15.10.2026

14:00 - 15:00

Welcome to participate in the traditional Kid's Holiday Week Baguette Bingo - participation is free!

Available during Tuesday 14.10.2025 and Thursday 16.10.2025 at 15.

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Subwayn syyslomapatonkibingo!

19.10.2026 - 19.10.2026

14:00 - 15:00

Tervetuloa osallistumaan Subwayn patonkibingoon. Osallistuminen on maksutonta ja luvassa maukkaita palkintoja!

Patonkibingo kisataan Syyslomaviikoilla 42 ja 43 maanantaisin ja torstaisin klo. 14.00

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Subwayn syyslomapatonkibingo!

22.10.2026 - 22.10.2026

14:00 - 15:00

Tervetuloa osallistumaan Subwayn patonkibingoon. Osallistuminen on maksutonta ja luvassa on maukkaita palkintoja!

Patonkibingo kisataan Syyslomaviikolla 42 ja 43 maanantaisin ja torstaisin klo. 14.00

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Ihkun Pubivisa keskiviikkoisin klo 19:30

21.10.2026 - 25.11.2026

19:30 - 21:30

Ihkun Pubivisa joka keskiviikko klo 19:30!
Tarjolla visaisia kysymyksiä, mahtavia palkintoja ja ennen kaikkea parasta seuraa!
Tulkaa yksin, tulkaa kaksin, tulkaa joukolla!

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Soup lunch at Uuttusuo Café

1.10.2026 - 30.4.2027

11:00 - 15:00

From 15.00€

Uuttusuo Cafe offers a delicious soup lunch every day from 11 am to 3 pm. The menu always includes reindeer soup and salmon soup, as well as a vegetarian or vegan option. The price is 15 € including bread, spread, a drink, and coffee/tea.

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Autumn Holiday hiking tips

National parks

The national parks of Oulanka, Riisitunturi, Hossa and Salla invite you to enjoy autumn holiday hikes.

Kansallispuistot

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Hiking trails

Kuusamo has dozens of hiking trails in stunning scenery. The Ruka fell area offers a comfortable variety of nearby trails of different lengths and difficulty levels for autumn holiday excursions for the whole family.

Retkireitit

Myllykoski rapids in Oulanka National Park during autumn colors. Photo Robert Bohnke

Karhunkierros

Karhunkierros trail runs through Oulanka National Park, river valleys, roaring rapids and the fell landscapes of Ruka. You can experience the route as a multi-day hike or shorter day trips.

Karhunkierros

Sale Ruka to undergo major renovation – store closed from 5 October to 23 November 2026

The grand opening of the new Sale Ruka will be celebrated on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, starting at 10:00 (article in Finnish). Renewed gas station and a high-power charging station for electric vehicles with six 200 kW charging points will be openend on 15 Oct. While Sale Ruka is closed, customers will be served by the expanded and renovated K-Market Rukankylä. In addition, Kuusamo city centre offers a wide range of shopping opportunities.

Ruka Alko (liquer store) will also be closed from 4 October to 23 November 2026 (arcicle in Finnish). The new Ruka Alko will open on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, at 9:00. During the closure, customers can use Alko stores in Kuusamo city centre, Posio, and other nearby locations.

Shopping

Ski passes

Rental shops

Slopes & lifts

Fireplaces & reststops

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