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.
Family vacation in Ruka-Kuusamo
Ruka-Kuusamo aims to be the best family vacation destination in Finland
The summer and winter weekly programmes offer a variety of adventures for the entire family, free of charge.
Summer adventures for families
Diverse day trip trails in the spectacular Oulanka National Park, rafting, summer sledding, cycling routes suitable for children, a water park and many other fun attractions and activities make Kuusamo a great place for a family vacation also in the summer.
Indoor activities 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?
Children 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. Spending a summer evening bear watching from a safe watchtower is an experience a child will never forget.
You can take your pets to enjoy the holiday too!
We have plenty of accommodation and restaurant services that welcome pets. Our trails are well suited for enjoying the beautiful sceneries with dogs.
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.
The most popular family adventures also include cross country skiing excursions with hot chocolate and doughnuts, children meeting arctic animals, such as huskies and reindeer, and a trip to Santa Claus’s cottage.
Child care available in Ruka area
Child care assistance from the Mannerheim League for Children Welfare is available for short-term child care needs in the Ruka area. You can book a childminder by calling +358440303301 Mon-Fri at 8-12 or via elastenhoito.fi.
