Ruka-Kuusamo is an excellent family vacation destination in the summer!

Almost all of the region’s summer activities are also suitable for kids. Diverse day trip trails in the stunning Oulanka National Park, rafting, summer sled track in Ruka and a water park are experiences you simply can’t miss.

Bike trails in the Ruka area have been developed immensely, and Ruka Bike Park has plenty of pedalling opportunities for children and beginners.

There are several playgrounds for kids in Ruka area. Our Event Search is full of events and activities, some also free of charge.

New 2026: Ruka Scenic Trail

Unmissable family experiences

Ruka Coaster on yksi Rukan kesän vauhdikkaimmista elämyksistä! Kuva Kota Collective

Ruka Coaster

Rukan kesäkelkkarata on lapsiperheiden vetonaula Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Harri Tarvainen

Summer Sled Track

Ruka Rally -mäkiautot ovat hauska tapa huristella alas Rukatunturissa. Kuva Harri Tarvainen / Kota Collective

Ruka Rally

Ruka Bike Park

Ruka Bike Park

Lappis Water Park at Ruka village. Photo Harri Tarvainen

Water Park

Ylös & Alas Adventure Park Rukalla!

Adventure Park

Minigolfia Rukan kylässä. Kuva Harri Tarvainen

Minigolf

Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikin kylpylä. Kuva Mikko Santasalo.

Tropiikki Spa

Perhe koskenlaskussa Kitkajoella. Kuva Jani Kärppä.

River rafting

Forest walk at Oulanka National Park. Photo Jani Kärppä / Kota Collective

Forest walks

Melonta sopii koko perheelle. Kuva Harri Tarvainen

Paddling

Summer hiking trails for families with kids

Summer - full of adventures

You can experience the roaring of River Kitkajoki when rafting, listen to bears chattering to each other while sitting safely in a bear watcing hide, feel the wind when ziplining and admire the quiet forest on the trails in Oulanka National Park. Come enjoy the most beautiful scenery in Finland!

Auringonlasku Konttaisella, Ruka-Kuusamo

Finding accommodation is easy!

Ruka-Kuusamo Travel Search helps you in finding the vacant accommodation and prices for your holiday.