Carefree fun and a relaxed vibe are guaranteed with these tips, whether you’re travelling with a bigger bunch or blissfully on your own.
Laid-back Summer Holiday
A holiday should be all about relaxing!
Cruising on an e-bike
Even in the saddle of an e-bike, the pace feels perfectly unhurried, and you’ll find plenty of top-class routes around Ruka and, for example, in Hossa National Park.
An unforgettable bear-watching experience or relaxing reindeer yoga?
Luckily, you can choose both for your holiday programme! You’ll also enjoy laid-back scenery with just the right amount of excitement on the rapids when rafting the Family Route.
Soft sauna steam, refreshing pools and stunning views come together at BASE Eat & Heat at the top of Saarua.
The top of Riisitunturi enchants with its view
On the Riisin rääpäsy trail (4 km), you can capture the famous scenery of Ikkunalampi. The Valtavaaran huiputus trail takes you, true to its name, right to the top of Valtavaara, where you can see Ruka from every direction.
Oulanka’s iconic rapids, Kiutaköngäs and Jyrävä, are best reached along the Könkään keino trail and the Pieni Karhunkierros Trail route.
Finland’s finest cottage landscapes
Kuusamo is one of Finland’s most popular cottage destinations — so start planning your break by booking your own holiday cottage by a lake or on a felltop.
Also worth discovering: House of Northern Senses and Iisakki Village. Both offer an experience of northern luxury, even for a bigger group.
World flavours at Camp Kitchen
For a relaxed vibe with great drinks and food, head to Hanki Baari in the heart of Ruka village and for an Italian vibe and amazing flavours, head to Vespino.
Northern wild food awaits at the warm and welcoming Kuksa, while for a taste of the world, it’s worth making your way to Camp Kitchen.
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What Is the Land of National Parks, Anyway?
In Ruka-Kuusamo, iconic national landscapes, stunning national parks, and fun activities come together. Traditional nature‑based pastimes have been revived to meet the expectations of modern families: instead of traditional log driving, rafting is enjoyed comfortably on a rubber raft, and cycling takes place not on old courting trails but on the fast‑paced routes of Ruka Bike Park.
