If you’re hoping for more on your getaway with your partner than just gazing into each other’s eyes, Ruka-Kuusamo is the perfect destination. With so many activities to choose from, you’ll never run out of options–check out our top picks below!
Active summer holiday for two
Welcome to an action-packed holiday for two!
River rafting, 18+ style
Finland’s most epic rafting route hasn’t been nicknamed the “Wild Route” for nothing! In the middle of the rapids, you might suddenly feel the urge to hold your partner’s hand a little tighter.
Another unforgettable experience is bear watching, where you can see bears roaming free in their natural habitat. For a fresh perspective on your holiday, try the zipline from the top of Ruka, or race up and down the slope on the Ruka Coaster & Mountain Cars.
Head to Oulanka, Riisitunturi, Hossa, Salla, or the familiar top of Ruka
The surrounding national parks offer routes for everything from easy day hikes to longer treks. And stunning scenery can be found close by, too: the top of Valtavaara is a brilliant spot to snap a holiday kiss photo!
Get swept up in the speed of mountain biking at Ruka Bike Park and along the stunning trails in Hossa. And if your ride is a gravel bike, you’ll have 900 km of gravel routes to explore.
Easy, comfortable hotel stays in Ruka or at the spa
If you’re looking for a hotel holiday, there are plenty of high-quality options, in Ruka, Ski-Inn Hotel RukaVillage, Ski-Inn Hotel RukaValley and Scandic Rukahovi, and in Kuusamo, Kuusamon Tropiikki with its spa.
For lakeside views, closeness to nature, and a wide range of accommodation choices, Iisakki Village on the shore of Lake Rukajärvi is a wonderful option.
Handmade pasta and artisan burgers
Spend an Italian evening with handmade pasta and drinks at Vespino, or keep it a little more laid-back at Pizzeria Ruka. Or unwind properly by enjoying the sauna, taking a dip in a pool, and treating yourselves at BASE Eat & Heat with the views from Saarua’s top.
Right in the heart of Ruka village, you’ll find burgers and other tasty dishes at places like RUOK Burger and Colorado Bar & Grill.
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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.
