Perhe retkeilemässä riippusillalla, kuva Jani Kärppä

Experiences

At Ruka-Kuusamo, you will experience unforgettable activities all year round! 

The enchantment of Lapland often involves lovely encounters with huskies and reindeer. In addition to the slopes of Ruka, our wintry highlights include relaxed cross-country skiing adventures on our well-maintained ski trails. 

And when it’s time for the summer holiday, you can explore the area’s hiking trails, ride a mountain bike down the slopes of Ruka, try river rafting in Oulanka National Park and admire the Midnight sun while bear watching. Our range of activities is continuously growing and developing – check it out and find your favourite adventure! 

Mountain biking, DH rides and gravel biking

We have a great variety of trails for mountain bikers and downhill riders. New: We have over 900 km of digital gravel bike routes.

Maastopyöräilyä Ruka Bike Parkissa, kuva Simo Vilhunen
Hiking

The national parks of Oulanka, Riisitunturi and Hossa as well as the wide-ranging paths of the Ruka area are irresistible, whether it’s your first hike or you’re an experienced trekker.

Learn about our arctic animals

Husky safaris, reindeer sleigh rides, trail riding with Finnhorses, bear watching and spotting rare bird species in the area are experiences you will never forget.

Poronvasat, kuva Mikko Santasalo
Cross country skiing

Impeccable ski trails, charming cafés along the way and a wide range of high-quality rental equipment make cross country skiing an easy and fun activity for everyone.

Try something new

Memorable day in the Adventure Park, Ziplining at the top of Ruka fell, ice climbing, river floating, nature photography – these are just a few fun examples of the adventures that Ruka has to offer!

The most popular experiences

Experiences are provided by:

Adventure Apes

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Basecamp Oulanka

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Karhu-Kuusamo

Bear Kuusamo

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Erolan Poro ja Puu

Erola's Reindeer & Tree

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Kaltiolammen lohilampi

Fishing in Kaltiolampi pond

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Julma Ölkky

Julma Ölkky

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Kainuun Luontoretket vie melomaan Hossan upeisiin maisemiin

Kainuun Luontoretket

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Kujalan Porotila

Kujalan Porotila Reindeer Farm

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Kuusamo-opisto

Kuusamo College

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Kuusamo Golf

Kuusamo Golf

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Kuusamon Lintumatkailu

Kuusamo Nature Photography

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Kuusamo Safaris

Kuusamo Safaris

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Lammintupa Winter Village

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Lappis-vesipuisto Rukan kylässä

Lappis Water Park

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MyTrail MunPolku

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Northern lights at ruka

Northern Lights Expedition

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Oulangan kansallispuisto

Oulangan Taika

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Outdoor Passion Finland

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Palosaaren Poro- ja kalastustila

Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm

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Ratsutalli Runo, hevoset talvimaisemassa

Ratsutalli Runo Stables

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Koskenlaskua perhereitillä Retkietapin kyydissä

Retkietappi

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Rosa&Rudolf Kids'Club

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Ruka Adventures

Ruka Adventures

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Ruka Escape

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Ruka Husky

Ruka Husky

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Rukan Minigolf

Ruka Minigolf

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Melonta Rukajärvellä

Ruka Safaris

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Rukapalvelu vie sinut moottorikelkkailemaan Kuusamon maisemiin

Rukapalvelu | Tailored Adventures

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Ruska Laukka Stables

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Hiihtokoulu Ruka

Ski School Ruka

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Stellapolaris kelkkailua ruka kuusamossa

Stella Polaris Adventures

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Äitikarhu ja pennut Taiga Bear Kuusamo Oy

Taiga Bear Kuusamo

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Wild Awake Outdoors talvivaellus

Wild Awake Outdoors

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Wildout - rakenna linnunpönttö

Wild Out

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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.

Vastuullisuus Ruka-Kuusamossa