Relaxing summer holiday for two

Spend an unforgettable day paddling along the Oulankajoki River from Kiutaköngäs to Jäkälänmutka, along the way you’ll be treated to stunning landscapes and idyllic campfire spots for an unhurried picnic.

After a perfect day out, a sauna evening and a delicious dinner will help your muscles and mind unwind. Choose between a relaxed evening in the countryside at Pohjolan Pirtti, or sauna and a refreshing dip while admiring fell views at BASE Eat & Heat at the top of Saarua.

There are plenty of great hiking routes for soaking up the views, and snapping a cute couple’s selfie, such as Konttaisen kuhaus, Riisin rääpäsy and Kanjonin kurkkaus.

If you’d prefer a more active way to reach the best viewpoints, Ruka-Kuusamo offers a wide range of fantastic cycling routes for mountain bikers, gravel enthusiasts and downhill riders alike.

Admire the midnight sun surrounded by beautiful Kuusamo forest scenery at Iisakki Village, or in the floating Aurora Hut at Isokenkäisten Klubi.

If you’re tempted by a stay in crisp hotel sheets, head to Scandic Rukahovi or Kuusamon Tropiikki.

Enjoy drinks and a changing menu in Ruka village’s shared living room at Hanki Baari, and treat yourselves to an atmospheric dinner at Kuksa, serving local wild flavours.

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.