Indoor activities

Ruka-Kuusamo has all kinds of fun indoor activities for kids

In case of rain, cold or heavy snowfall, it’s fun to spend the day immersed in indoor activities with the entire family. 

Rosa & Rudolf Kids’ Club

The indoor playground Rosa & Rudolf Kids’ Club is located in Ruka Valley next to Family Park. During winter season Kids'Club serves as self-service playground with a valid lift ticket.

Kuusamon Tropiikki Spa

One of the most popular activities on a rainy day is to pay a visit to Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki Spa, where you can enjoy a tropical atmosphere every day of the year.

Angry Birds Activity Park

It can get just as wild indoors as outdoors when you head for Angry Birds Activity Park, located in connection with Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki. The park has plenty to offer both adults and kids.

Glow bowling for the whole family

Located in Shopping Centre Kumpare in Ruka village, Rukan keilahalli bowling alley and bowling alley at Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki offers glow bowling, where children’s experiences of success can be guaranteed with gutter guards. During the busiest holiday times, book your bowling slot in good time before your visit.

Enjoy an escape room with friends

Ruka Escape Room, located in Shopping Centre Kumpare in Ruka village invites you to put your little grey cells to the test with fun and challenging escape rooms. Everyone will have to help if you’re going to solve the tricky puzzle in time.

Interesting exhibitions for the whole family

Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre, located in Kuusamo centre, and Oulanka Visitor Centre, located in the heart of Oulanka National Park, feature interesting changing exhibitions for the entire family. Exhibitions at Oulanka Visitor Centre are free of charge.

Taidemaa Metsähinen

Places to visit: 

Angry Birds Activity Park on lapsiperheiden suosikkikohde Kuusamon Tropiikissa

Angry Birds Activity Park

Place to visit
Ruka Beauty & Wellness

Day Spa Ruka Beauty & Wellness

Wellbeing
Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikin kylpylä

Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki Spa and treatments

Wellbeing
Julma Ölkky

Julma Ölkky

Activity
Kuusamotalo

Kuusamo Hall

Meeting room
Matkailu- ja kulttuurikeskus Karhuntassu, kuva: Keijo Lehtimäki

Kuusamo Info - Tourist Information

Other service

Kuusamo Museum

Place to visit
Kuusamon kesäteatteri

Kuusamo Summer Theatre

Place to visit
Kuusamon Uistin Oy/ tehtaanmyymälä

Kuusamon Uistin Fishing Lures Shop

Shop

Lammintupa Winter Village

Activity

Oulanka National Park Visitor Centre

Place to visit
Pohjolan Pirtti kesällä

Pohjolan Pirtti & Kievari

Private restaurant

Rosa&Rudolf Kids'Club

Activity
Rukan keilahalli

Ruka Bowling Alley

Sports

Ruka Escape

Activity
Rukan Minigolf

Ruka Minigolf

Activity
Rukan kesäkelkkarata

Ruka Scenery Lift & Summer Sled Track

Place to visit

Ruska Laukka Stables

Activity
Matkailu- ja kulttuurikeskus Karhuntassu, kuva: Keijo Lehtimäki

Tourism and Culture Centre Karhuntassu

Place to visit
Ruka Valley - upea kyläkeskus Valtavaaran kupeessa

Village-2-Valley Scenic Gondola

Traffic

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.

A team of childcare professionals offers assistance with childcare 24/7 in Ruka and its surroundings at a rate of 20 €/h, plus travel expenses of 20 € (from the caregiver's home to the cabin/hotel and back to the caregiver's home). For more information and reservations, please contact: lastenhoitoaruka@meiliboxi.fi.