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!
New at Ruka-Kuusamo
Ruka-Kuusamo is growing and developing
New Rukariutta apartments will be completed in November 2026
The brand-new Rukariutta apartments are now available for pre-sale – be among the first to stay!
New for summer 2026: Ylös & Alas Adventure Park
Experience the magic of Ruka’s stunning nature from a whole new perspective – your next adventure starts in the treetops!
New for Winter 2025: Shared Car “Maisa” in Ruka
Maisa is located in the semi-heated Ruka Parking Hall and it can be rented via an application for the time needed (just a couple of hours or several days).
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.
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.
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.
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.
New thrill for summer 2025: Ruka Coaster!
In summer 2025, Finland’s first mountain-built alpine coaster, Ruka Coaster, opened in Ruka Ski Resort.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.