In Ruka-Kuusamo, you can enjoy an action-filled break with the perfect balance of adrenaline and laid-back moments - whether you’re travelling with your crew or treating yourself to some well-earned time off.
High-energy summer holiday with friends
It’s not much of a holiday unless there’s a dash of speed and a taste of adventure!
Take on the trails at Ruka Bike Park
Kick off your holiday in style by soaring down Finland’s longest zipline from the top of Ruka. Then hop on a bike and put the trails at Ruka Bike Park to the test, before taking a spin on the Ruka Coaster.
In the evening, unwind with the blissful heat of a smoke sauna and soak in an outdoor hot tub while admiring the lake views, either at Pyhäpiilo or at BASE Eat & Heat at the top of Saarua. And be sure to add an unforgettable white-water rafting adventure on the Wild Route to your holiday plan!
Discover Kiutaköngäs, Myllykoski or the top of Konttainen on an easy hike
The best views around Kuusamo are easy to reach: follow the Könkään keino trail as far as Kiutaköngäs (2 km), or walk the Pieni Karhunkierros trail to Myllykoski (3 km total). Konttaisen kuhaus is another fairly easy loop, with some ascent, and a viewpoint you won’t want to miss!
You’ll find guided experiences in the Ruka-Kuusamo summer weekly programme.
Race down the summer sled track, the Ruka Coaster or mountain cars
Take the lift up and ride down on the Ruka Summer sled track - great fun for all ages! Alternatively, you can head down on Mountain Cars, or enjoy twists and turns up and down on the Ruka Coaster.
Stay comfortably with your own group in Ruka village
You’ll be right in the heart of it all when you book your accommodation in Ruka village, for example at Ski-Inn Hotel RukaVillage or Ski-Inn RukaSuites.
At Iisakki Village, you can enjoy a peaceful, nature-filled setting along with a range of accommodation options, plus canoes and SUP boards available for free use. There’s also a lakeside sauna.
Quality pizza on a sunny terrace
Active days call for a proper refuel — the best summer grill dishes are on Colorado’s menu, and local fish is well worth trying, too, for example as pike meatballs at Hanki Baari.
Top picks for burger and pizza lovers include RUOK Burger and Pizzeria Ruka.
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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.
