Northern lights and crown snow on trees in Kuusamo. Photo Eeva Mäkinen

New at Ruka-Kuusamo

Ruka-Kuusamo is growing and developing

Check out the upcoming renovations in the Ruka-Kuusamo area and enjoy the new services on your next holiday. Welcome to experience the developing Ruka-Kuusamo!

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Ruka Parkside will be ready for Christmas 2025!

Right at the base of Ruka Park, the compact and functional 25 m² apartments come with a full kitchen and are well-equipped to accommodate up to 4 persons.

New winter trail on Ruka slope area!

RukaScenic Trail is an easy snowshoe trail near Ruka village, offering the best views for admiring sunsets and northern lights.
Lumo Lakeside Lodge, Iisakki Village, Ruka Safaris

New at Iisakki Village: Lumo Lakeside Lodges

Ruka Safaris will be building 12 new lodges in total. Each lodge has a private sauna and outdoor hot tub surrounded by peaceful nature.
Arctic Lumo Resort

A totally new holiday resort: Arctic Lumo Resort

The resort combines exclusive privacy of the elegant glass-roofed accommodation with easy access to guided activities, making it the perfect base for Arctic adventures year-round.
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Building work for the new Break Sokos Hotel Ruka has started during autumn 2025

The hotel is located in Ruka Village and it is scheduled to open for the 2027–2028 winter season.
Ruka Coaster is one of the most popular attractions in Ruka-Kuusamo's summer! Photo Kota Collective

New thrill for summer 2025: Ruka Coaster!

In summer 2025, Finland’s first mountain-built alpine coaster, Ruka Coaster, opened in Ruka Ski Resort.
Huristele tunturissa Ruka Rally -mäkiautolla! Kuva Kota Collective

New experience for speed lovers: Ruka Rally mountain carts!

Test your rally driving skills with the second summer novelty of 2025: the gravity-powered, engine-free Ruka Rally mountain carts.
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New Sale Store and ABC Charging Station to Be Built in Ruka​

The goal is to open the ABC charging station with high-power units in autumn 2026 and the new grocery store by Febryary 2027.
Ruka-Kuusamo was selected as the Outdoor Destination of the Year 2025 in the Outdoor Destination category.

Multiple travel awards for Ruka-Kuusamo

Ruka-Kuusamo received the prestigious Scandinavian Outdoor Award Travel. Also a local entrepreneur Heidi Savolainen was honored for her pioneering work in accessible tourism.
Saaruan kylä havainnekuva

A new pedestrian village is coming to Ruka!

Construction of Saarua Village will begin in summer 2025, with the first buildings completed by Christmas 2025. The entire area is expected to be developed over the next 5 to 10 years.
Ulkoallas Base Eat & Heat -saunalla. Kuva Matilda Huomo/Rukakeskus Oy

BASE Eat & Heat opened on top of Ruka during December 2024

The views from the sauna overlook the Valtavaara Nature Reserve. Scenery sauna has 30 seats and the restaurant 150 seats and a spacious glassed-in terrace.
Ruka Valleyn kyläkeskittymä Itä-Rukalla, Vuosselin rinnealueella. Kuva Harri Tarvainen.

Plenty of new charging stations for electric cars in Ruka

Nearly 50 new charging stations for electric and hybrid cars have been taken into use in Ruka Parking Hall, Ruka Valley and Talvijärvi areas during winter 2024-2025.