Ruka lapsille

Ruka slopes for families with children

Check out the services of Ruka Ski Resort for families and plan a joyful snow holiday! 

For family’s small ones, skiing is a new, exciting adventure, which is easy to start at Ruka. Children’s own slope favourites Rosa & Rudolf Family Park, Rudolf Adventure Route, Mini Ruka, and Ruka Park Junior snow park offer joy for the whole skiing day.

The new tricks are learned at Ruka Ski School, and you and your friends can continue to play indoors at Ruka Kids'Club. Welcome to Ruka, both small and older children!

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Rosa & Rudolf Family Park

In front of Ruka Valley, the Rosa & Rudolf Family Park is a dedicated slope area for families and children, featuring a snow tubing hill, snow carousel, playground, and rest hut. Entry with an area pass or ski lift ticket.
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Masto Tykkylaakso Ruka

Masto & Snow Valley

In the Masto slope area, you’ll find the playful FunSlope and the magical Snow Valley, home to Ruka’s snow monsters. The new 8-seater chairlift makes getting up easy, and Masto offers a wide variety of runs for the whole family.
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Rudolf seikkailureitti Ruka

Rudolf Adventure Route

Rudolf’s Adventure Route (26) is a gently winding slope full of things to discover. Along the way, you’ll find a reindeer enclosure, and next to it a lean-to shelter with a campfire spot and firewood.
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Mini Ruka

Mini Ruka

In the Mini Ruka slope (21), located next to the Family Park, you’ll be delighted by animal characters from Oulanka National Park.
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Ruka Park Junior

Ruka Park Junior

Located in Vuosseli, Ruka Park Junior (23) offers the perfect spots for practicing the basics of rail and jump tricks, as well as having fun – all ages are welcome!
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Ruka Ski School

Ruka Ski School offers a wide range of courses and private lessons for kids, youth, and adults. Check out our course selection and book your own lesson!
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Family Park tickets

  • Family Park day tickets can be purchased at all Ruka ticket offices. The nearest is Valley Rental, which is located right next to Family Park. Family Park area tickets are not on sale in our online store yet. With the Family Park ticket and all valid Ruka and RukaPyhä ski passes, you can move in and out of the Family Park according to the opening hours.
  • It’s good to keep the helmet on when skiing. Children under six years old with a helmet ski for free when accompanied by an adult. Parents must pick up the Rosa & Rudolf ski pass when buying their own ski passes from the ski pass sales point.
  • Please also note the Family Ticket Discount: When two adults buy 5-14 day ski passes, we give a 25% additional discount for the same children’s (6-11 yrs) and youths (12-17 yrs) ski passes! 

Other activities

Rattikelkkailu Ruka

Snow racing in the evenings

From December to Easter, snow racers take over Ruka’s slopes in the evenings from Saturday to Thursday. Experience the thrill of speed as you ride down slopes usually reserved for skiers – Saarua 16, 18, and Kuru 5 – with the gondola taking you back up!
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Pujottelu Ruka

Fun & Games on the slopes

Stiga races, slalom contests, reindeer feeding, and so much more!
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Kids Club ruka

Kids' Club

Located next to the Family Park slopes, the indoor play area Rosa & Rudolf Kids' Club offers a fun space for independent play with a valid ski lift ticket.
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Gondoli Ruka

Gondola ride

Hop on the gondola from Ruka Village or Ruka Valley and enjoy the fell from above! Pets and strollers are also welcome.
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Taukopaikat Rukalla

Have a break on the slopes

It’s good to take breaks during a day of skiing! Ruka offers plenty of rest stops, outdoor fireplaces and grill huts for every outing.
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More fun activities for kids

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Free sledding near Masto Slopes (next to Slope 31) and next to Family Park (next to Slope 18).
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A free playground with swings and slides is located in the village of Ruka in front of Piste. You'll also find a free playground next to Hotel RukaValley.
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Lift tickets and a wide range of rental equipment for children and adults are just a few clicks away.

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Rukan rinteet lapsille
Book family accommodation next to the slopes
Ruka Valley

RukaValley hotel rooms and apartments

Brand new and still atmospheric. Stylish, recently built apartments near Vuosseli and Family Park. Good restaurant, rental shop, and activities in the same building. Direct access to the nature reserve and ski tracks.
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Ski-Inn MastonAitio

MastonAitio cottages

Nature lover's peaceful place. Cottage-like Lapland atmosphere at the elegant Masto area, surrounded by nature and right next to the ski trails. The apartment features a private sauna, fireplace and terrace. Firewood is included in the price.
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Village ulkokuva

RukaVillage apartments

Finland's Best Boutique Hotel 2023 at the World Ski Awards. Many sizes of apartments for different needs at the heart of Rukankylä village. Spacious apartments with decent bedrooms. All apartments are well-equipped and have a sauna and drying cabinet — some also a jacuzzi.
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Lumikenkäretkeilyä Rukalla
Ruka–Kuusamo is full of activities

Ruka is best for families in all seasons. See all other fun and activities you can do and experience! 

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