Polar Night Light Festival 2027

Name: Polar Night Light Festival 2027
Start: 2027-01-15T00:00:00+0200
End: 2027-02-07T23:59:59+0200

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.

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Event dates

15.01.2027 - 07.02.2027

Place

Ruka slopes

Polar Night Light Festival Torchlight Ski Parade on Fridays

16.1.2026 - 6.2.2026

19:00 - 19:15

All skiers with a lift pass are welcome to Torchlight Ski Parade during the Polar Night Light Festival, every Friday at 19:00 at the Kuru slope (5).

The torches will be placed along the Kururinne slope, where skiers can pick them up and return them to the bottom of the slope after their descent.

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Polar Night Light Escape Snowshoeing

15.1.2027 - 7.2.2027

18:30 - 20:00

From 79.00€

Step into a winter wonderland and experience the magic of the Arctic night on a guided snowshoeing adventure during the Polar Night Light Festival.

Tours: Monday–Saturday, 18:30–20. Duration: approx. 1.5 hours.

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Snow Racing on Ski Slopes

5.12.2026 - 17.4.2027

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 19 €/3 hours. You'll need a valid ski pass or Gondola ticket for snow racing, 21 €/2 hours (7.30-9.30 PM).

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Ruka Ice Hockey Tournament 2027

14.1.2027 - 16.1.2027

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!

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Polar Night Light Festival, Ruka Finland

Night Skiing

4.12.2026 - 16.4.2027

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 4th of December 2026 until the 16th of April 2027.

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Winter Explorer Camp

30.11.2026 - 4.4.2027

13:30 - 15:30

From 85.00€

Step into the magical stillness of Ruka's snowy fell landscapes and surrounding forests, and learn the essential basics of winter survival in nature. This experience is ideally suited for families and small groups. Excursions twice a day from 1.30 PM to 3.30 PM and from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Monday to Saturday.

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