Christmas at Ruka-Kuusamo 2026

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.
Event dates
18.12.2026 - 27.12.2026
Place
Ruka slopes, Ruka village and the stunning nature of Kuusamo

Enjoying the snow at Christmas

Christmas time at Ruka-Kuusamo is all about being active with friends and family, the snowy fell landscape and the delicacies of the local restaurants. With the local adventure companies you can hop on a husky or reindeer ride, try ice fishing, fetch a Christmas tree or bake gingerbread cookies with Santa.

Christmas is complete with a delicious meal cooked by local restaurants using local game, reindeer, fish, berries and mushrooms from the nearby forests.  

Christmas program includes Christmas dinners at restaurants. You can also pick up or order food directly at your accommodation. 

Ruka Ski Resort slopes are open during Christmas as follows: 
On Christmas Eve 24.12. until 14.00. 
On Christmas Day 25.12. from 11.30 onwards. 
Also SkiBus operates on a special Christmas schedule.

We reserve the right for changes.

Give the Gift of Unforgettable Moments!

Surprise your loved ones with an experience gift card—the perfect way to create memories that last a lifetime. Gift cards are available by the following adventure providers: 

Christmassy adventures (some of the content will be updated for 2026):

 
Rattikelkkailu Ruka
Rattikelkkailu Ruka

Snow Racing on Ski Slopes

6.12.2025 - 11.4.2026
19:30 - 21:30
Snow racing on the slopes of Ruka, slopes numbers 5, 16 and 18, in the evenings from Saturday to Thursday from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. after the slopes have closed for skiers.

Snow racers are available at Piste Rental, prices starting from 17 €/3 hours. You'll need a valid ski pass or Gondola ticket for snow racing, 21 €/2 hours (7.30-9.30 PM).
Joulutunnelmaa Ruka-Kuusamossa
Joulutunnelmaa Ruka-Kuusamossa

Christmas Bird Musical 2025

20.12.2025 - 20.12.2025
18:30 - 19:30
Christmas Bird musical is performed in the Ruka Ski Stadium area.

The Christmas Bird actors will lead spectators from Ruka village to the Ski Stadium (next to the tunnel). Program: Gluhwein (non-alcoholic) is served at 6.30 pm, the musical starting at 7 pm. Price: 15€/person, under 12 yrs old free of charge.
Ruka Coaster on yksi Rukan kesän vauhdikkaimmista elämyksistä! Kuva Kota Collective
Ruka Coaster on yksi Rukan kesän vauhdikkaimmista elämyksistä! Kuva Kota Collective

Ruka Coaster

11.6.2026 - 20.9.2026
10:00 - 18:00
From 11.88€
Welcome to Ruka Coaster – over 750 metres of winding track and speeds of up to 40 km/h. Open daily from 11 June. 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.
Polar Night Light Festival, Ruka Finland
Polar Night Light Festival, Ruka Finland

Night Skiing

5.12.2025 - 10.4.2026
19:00 - 23:00
Experience the thrill of skiing at night time! Night skiing is possible on Fridays, 7 p.m.–11 p.m., from the 5th of December 2025 until the 10th of April 2026.
Nuotteja jouluisen tunnelman kera. Kuva on tuotettu tekoälyllä.
Nuotteja jouluisen tunnelman kera. Kuva on tuotettu tekoälyllä.

Christmas Carols at Ruka Conference Centre

23.12.2025 - 23.12.2025
17:00 - 19:30
Welcome to sing along Finnish Christmas carols at Ruka Conference Centre on Monday 23.12.

There are two sessions, first one starts at 17.00 and second starts at 18.30. Duration appr. 1 h/session. No entrance fee. Most of the songs are in Finnish but we also sing a couple of songs in English.
Joulupukki & tonttu
Joulupukki & tonttu

Meet Santa Claus at Family Park

24.12.2025 - 24.12.2025
11:30 - 12:30
Santa arrives to visit Family Park before going on his gift-giving tour.

Come say hello to Santa Claus and take a picture with him.


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Polar Night Light Festival valaisee Rukan kylän
Polar Night Light Festival valaisee Rukan kylän

Santa Claus at Ruka village

24.12.2025 - 24.12.2025
13:00 - 13:45
Meet Santa at Ruka village near Scenery Tower Tykky on Christmas Eve 24.12. at 13-13:45. No entrance fee

Christmas devotion on the front slope of Ruka

24.12.2025 - 24.12.2025
13:45 - 14:30
The Kuusamo parish organizes a traditional Christmas devotion at the slopes after they close for the Christmas Eve.
Jouluikkuna
Jouluikkuna

Kuusamo's Christmas windows

23.11.2025 - 6.1.2026
Welcome to the enchanting world of Kuusamo's Christmas windows! Christmas windows is together organized event where the Christmas windows are revealed on Our Christmas Opening Day on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The creators of the windows can be companies, third-sector actors, or private individuals.

Stroll through the glistening winter surroundings, available even until Epiphany.
Lumikenkäilyä Kuntivaarassa, Ruka-Kuusamo
Lumikenkäilyä Kuntivaarassa, Ruka-Kuusamo

Winter Weekly Programme 2025-2026

1.11.2025 - 30.4.2026
The winter weekly programme includes the top highlights of the diverse activity and adventure offering in Ruka and Kuusamo. The weekly programmes are organised during 1.11.-30.4.
Ruka Village-2-Valley gondoli ruska
Ruka Village-2-Valley gondoli ruska

Ruka scenic lifts

11.6.2026 - 20.9.2026
10:00 - 18:00
See Ruka and the surrounding scenery from a new perspective with the Village-2-Valley scenic gondola or the VillageExpress chairlift to the summit.
Please check detailed opening hours below the image. Also note, that the lifts may be closed due to strong winds or other conditions.
Rosa and Rudolf tubing Ruka
Rosa and Rudolf tubing Ruka

Fun & Games on the slopes

20.12.2025 - 24.4.2026
Ruka's fun and games on the slopes offer activities for the whole family throughout the winter season, from December until April. Get to know the daily activities from below. Welcome to the slopes!
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hissilippu
Ski passes
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Ruka-Kuusamo icon vuokraamot
Rental shops
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Rukan rinteet -ikoni
Slopes & lifts
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Ruka-Kuusamo ikoni tulipaikat taukopaikat nuotio
Fireplaces & reststops
Think sustainably

We have marked the companies that have gained the Sustainable Travel Finland sustainability certification. In addition to the environment, the operations of these companies also consider financial and social sustainability, while cherishing traditions, too.

Sustainable Travel Finland -merkki