Ruka-Kuusamo aims to be the best family vacation destination in Finland

When children are enjoying themselves, joy spreads to the family. Ruka-Kuusamo has plenty of activities, both indoors and outdoors and from morning to evening, all year round.

The summer weekly programme and winter weekly programme offer a variety of adventures for the entire family, free of charge.

Winter fun for families

In the winter, Ruka-Kuusamo is a genuine centre for family vacations with a wide selection of activities. We have paid special attention to kids, especially when it comes to Ruka Slopes.

Children get to meet arctic animals

Feeding reindeer, an action-packed husky dog safari or a sleigh ride with horses with the jingle of bells in the winter air are family vacation highlights in Kuusamo.
Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikin kylpylä. Kuva Mikko Santasalo.

Indoor activities for families with kids

If the weather gets too cold or rainy, Ruka-Kuusamo also has a wide range of indoor activities for kids. Why not try the spa, adventure park, bowling alleys or an escape room?

Events for families:

Suunnistusrasti maastossa, kuva: Suomen Suunnistusliitto

Kuusamorastit Orienteering Event on Wednesdays

Events
14.5.2025 - 24.9.2025
Ruka Bike Park

Bike Park: Ten Euro Wednesdays

Events
11.6.2025 - 17.9.2025
Suunnistusta Rukan maisemissa, kuva Viivi Sirkeinen

Orienteering clinic and DIY control points Thu at 17 * FREE *

Events
19.6.2025 - 31.7.2025
Käylän Tukkilaiskisat

The Lumberjack competition in Käylä 2025

Events
12.7.2025 - 12.7.2025

Christmas at Ruka-Kuusamo 2025

Events
19.12.2025 - 27.12.2025

New year at Ruka-Kuusamo 2025-2026

Events
27.12.2025 - 7.1.2026
Pilkkiminen on hauskaa puuhaa!

Kuusamo Ice Fishing Contest 2026

Events
11.4.2026 - 19.4.2026

Activities for families:

Kujalan Porotilan poronvasoja

Wonderful morning at Farm on Tue-Sat at 9

Activities
1.6.2025 - 30.9.2025
Koskiseikkailu perheille Kitkajoella Ruka Safariksen kyydissä

Rafting for families Mon-Sat at 9.30

Activities
1.6.2025 - 30.9.2025
Kuusamo Safaris vie melontaretkelle Oulankajoelle

Canoe trip in Oulanka on Tue at 10

Activities
1.6.2025 - 30.9.2025
Koskenlaskua perhereitillä Retkietapin kyydissä

Rafting Adventure Mon-Sun at 10 and 12

Activities
1.6.2025 - 30.9.2025
koskenlasku_perhereitti_basecamp_oulanka

River rafting for the whole family Mon-Sat at 11

Activities
1.6.2025 - 30.9.2025
Koskenlaskua Kitkajoen Perhereitillä Stella Polaris Adventuresin matkassa

Rafting on Family Route Mon-Sun at 12 and at 16

Activities
1.6.2025 - 30.9.2025
Ruka kesäkelkkarata

Ruka Summer Sled Track

Activities
7.6.2025 - 21.9.2025
Ruka Pyöräily

Guided mountain biking tours

Activities
9.6.2025 - 21.9.2025
More activities and events without participation fee can be found in our Event Search.

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Kesäkelkkarata ikoni Ruka-Kuusamo
Snow sledding
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Tapahtumat-ikoni Ruka-Kuusamo
Playgrounds
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Ruka-Kuusamo ikoni tulipaikat taukopaikat nuotio
Fireplaces & reststops
Lapset viihtyvät Camp Kitchenissä

Restaurants

Our restaurants offer special menus for children. And the delicious hot chocolate is a must-have holiday favorite!
Lautaileva perhe Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Harri Tarvainen.

Rental shops

Trying and learning new activities is easy with high-quality rental equipment available at our rental shops.
Lemmikin kanssa mökkilomalla, kuva Harri Tarvainen

Travelling with pets

We offer plenty of dog-friendly accommodation!
Perhe koskenlaskussa Kitkajoella. Kuva Jani Kärppä.

Summer adventures for families

Almost all of the region’s summer activities are also suitable for kids!