Travelling with pets

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

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.

Take a look at our pet friendly services:

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.

Lost a pet? 

Report any lost pets to the police (112). TassunTahti pet care is responsible for accepting and taking care of stray dogs, cats and other small pets. 

Fireworks in the Ruka-Kuusamo region

Some dogs are scared of noise, which is why we have compiled a list of fireworks events organised in the Ruka-Kuusamo region. 

• FIS Ruka Nordic at the end of November: fireworks usually on Saturday at 19:00
• Joululintu musical play: date varies according to year
• New Year’s Eve: 31 December Kuusamo centre at 19:00, Ruka village at midnight
• Finnish winter holiday weeks 8-10 and weeks 7 and 11: Wednesdays at 19:00

Places that welcome pets: