Wellbeing

In Ruka-Kuusamo, wellbeing is based on the region’s breathtaking nature, clean local ingredients and working together. The body and the mind are in balance.

Spa and wellness

Wellbeing

In Ruka-Kuusamo, wellbeing is based on the region’s breathtaking nature, clean local ingredients and working together. The body and the mind are in balance.

Sauna and swimming

Woman enjoying winter swimming in a hole in ice in Kuusamo. Harri Tarvainen/Kotakollective

Wellbeing

In Ruka-Kuusamo, wellbeing is based on the region’s breathtaking nature, clean local ingredients and working together. The body and the mind are in balance.

Sauna and swimming

Nainen uimassa järvessä auringonlaskun aikaan

Wellbeing

In Ruka-Kuusamo, wellbeing is based on the region’s breathtaking nature, clean local ingredients and working together. The body and the mind are in balance.

Wild food

Villiruokaa Ruka-Kuusamossa, kuva Mikko Santasalo

Wellbeing

In Ruka-Kuusamo, wellbeing is based on the region’s breathtaking nature, clean local ingredients and working together. The body and the mind are in balance.

Yoga and relaxation

Wellbeing

In Ruka-Kuusamo, wellbeing is based on the region’s breathtaking nature, clean local ingredients and working together. The body and the mind are in balance.

Yoga and relaxation

Reindeer yoga at Ruka-Kuusamo. Photo Mikko Santasalo

Wellbeing

In Ruka-Kuusamo, wellbeing is based on the region’s breathtaking nature, clean local ingredients and working together. The body and the mind are in balance.

Culture & local life

Wellbeing

In Ruka-Kuusamo, wellbeing is based on the region’s breathtaking nature, clean local ingredients and working together. The body and the mind are in balance.

Sports centres

Kuusamon urheilukenttä, kuva Janne Leimola, Maan pinnalla, Naturpolis

Wellbeing consists of many small things!

Wellbeing means a walk in the forest, a cross country skiing trip in snowy scenery, skiing down well groomed slopes, snowshoeing amidst snow crowned trees and letting yourself relax in the sauna. And delicious food, of course. Small things with a surprisingly large impact.

Sauna and swimming

After an active day, it’s lovely to pop in a smoke sauna, dip in an ice hole, relax in a spa or enjoy sauna treatments by a professional.

Sauna and swimming

Spa and wellness

Several wellness and beauty companies in the region provide different pampering experiences, massages, cupping and beauty treatments as well as hairdressing services. Care products are high-quality and made using local ingredients, if possible.

Spa and wellness

Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki spa

Kuusamon Tropiikki Spa is a lovely tropical oasis during the winter and a cooling place for swimming in summer heat. There are several different saunas and pools.

Spa Kuusamon Tropiikki

Services related to wellbeing:

BASE Eat & Heat

Wellbeing

Day Spa Ruka Beauty & Wellness

Wellbeing

SkiPatrol vastaa hiihtokeskuksen rinneturvallisuudesta

First Aid at Ruka Slopes

Wellbeing

Hair We Are - Ruka hairdresser's & barbershop

Wellbeing

Helping Hands

Wellbeing

Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki Spa and treatments

Wellbeing

Kuusamo Health Center

Wellbeing

Ruka Medical Center (Tunturin Lääkärikeskus)

Wellbeing

Rukan Salonki hitec smoke sauna

Wellbeing

Sports Massage Osmo Saapunki

Wellbeing

Massage Osmo Saapunki

1.5.2026 - 30.4.2027

10:00 - 19:00

Massage is a great way to reduce tension in the muscles with a help of a trained professional. My services include classic massage, sports massage and neural path therapy with 25 years of experience.

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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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Base Eat & Heat. Photo Juho Juuruspolvi/Sauna From Finland

Scenic sauna on top of Ruka - Base Eat & Heat

9.8.2026 - 30.4.2027

14:00 - 21:00

From 25.00€

Spectacular sceneries, great sauna and enjoyable pool area. Open sauna session, duration 2 hours, price 25 €/person. Price does not include towels or swimsuits.

The sauna is open daily from noon until 9 PM during summer and winter. In Auguts sauna will open at 2 PM (from August 9 onwards).

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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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Finnish Sauna Experience at Forest Spa and Dinner at Pohjanseita Wilderness Restaurant

9.10.2026 - 28.5.2027

18:00 - 22:00

From 198.00€

Relaxing sauna experience with three different Finnish saunas at a Forest Spa followed by a delicious three course dinner at a wilderness restaurant.

Duration 4 h. Price 198/adult, 98 €/child 3–11 yrs. This adventure is available on Fridays at 6 PM during 5.12.2025-26.6.2026.

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Reindeer yoga on Wed and Sun at 10 (winter)

1.11.2026 - 31.3.2027

10:00 - 11:30

From 45.00€

Yoga with reindeer in an authentic reindeer farm. Enjoy well-being in nature, learn reindeer asanas and about reindeer. Visit our handicraft workshop and farm shop.

Duration 1,5 h. Price 45 €/person. This adventure is available on Wednesdays and Sundays at 10 AM during 1.11.2026-31.3.2027.

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Day as a Finn on Wed at 10.30

4.11.2026 - 28.4.2027

10:30 - 13:30

From 100.00€

Welcome to a countryside family estate to experience Finnish lifestyle. Baking traditional pastries, listening old-time stories with delicious local wild food.

Duration 3 h. Price includes transfers, baking and lunch. Price 100 €/adult , 50 €/child 4–11 yrs. This adventure is available on Wednesdays at 10.30 AM during 4.11.2026-28.4.2027

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Sauna tour - evening at the countryside on Tuesdays at 5.30 PM

17.11.2026 - 27.4.2027

17:30 - 22:00

From 175.00€

Enjoy the traditional saunas and outdoor hot tub and wild food dinner in the old farm house.

Duration 4,5-5 hours. Price including transfer, sauna and dinner. Minimum age 12 years. Price 175 €/person.

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