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Travelling with pets

Travelling with your dog in Ruka-Kuusamo is fun and easy

Our service offering has paid special attention to our guests with pets. Going for a walk with your furry friend is always a joy in the beautiful scenery of Kuusamo, no matter what the season is.

Pets are welcome in Shopping Centre Kumpare in Ruka village and Oulanka Visitor Centre in Oulanka National Park.

NEW: Dog park to be built next to Ruka village during summer 2023

Dog owners living and visiting Ruka area have long been missing a dog park. Their wishes will come true when a 1500 m2 large (one-part) dog park will be built along the pedestrian route winding from Talvijärvi to Ruka village. The opening goal is in July 2023. Walking distance to the park is about 150 metres from the parking lots in Ruka village and in Talvijärventie road area.

Local transportation with dogs

You can travel on local public transport with a pet on the SkiBus, Karhunkierros Trail bus and the Village-2-Valley Scenic Gondola.

Getting around

Take a look at our pet friendly services:

Pet friendly accommodation

Koirat ovat tervetulleita ravintola Camp Kitcheniin, Ruka-Kuusamo

Pet friendly restaurants

Hiking and skiing with your dog

Veterinarian

In case your pet has an accident or gets ill, help is available in Kuusamo centre. Kuusamo municipality’s veterinarian serves customers from Monday to Friday by appointment, and is on call at other times (equipment includes an X-ray, among other things). Kuusamon Eläinklinikka animal clinic also serves from Monday to Friday by appointment, and you can also see the vet without an appointment in the morning or evening on some days.