Ruka Coaster

From 11.88€
Welcome to Ruka Coaster – over 750 metres of winding track and speeds of up to 40 km/h. Please note that the ride may be closed in poor weather. During busy periods the queue may close around an hour before closing time. See opening hours, prices and more below.
Event dates
10.10.2026 - 24.10.2026
Time
13:30 - 21:30
Place
Ruka Village / Front Slopes
Address

Rukankyläntie 17
93830 Rukatunturi
Finland

 

Ruka Coaster – Finland’s First Alpine Coaster!

Like a roller coaster in the fells, Ruka Coaster offers stunning scenery and speeds of up to 40 km/h. Prefer a gentler ride? You control the pace with your own brake lever.

Hop into a sled at the lower station next to Piste Rental, where the track’s lift system carries you to the top. The 767-meter descent begins near the summit and finishes back at the base. Each sled fits two adults with individual safety belts. Children aged 3+ can ride with an adult.

 

Opening hours for autumn and winter season 26/27:

Dates Opening hours
25.–26.9.2026 12.00–20.00 (12 PM – 8 PM)
Autumn holidays (10.–24.10.) 13.30–21.30 (1:30PM – 9:30 PM)
Rest of the winter season (4.12.*–2.5.) 13.30–21.30 (1:30 PM – 9:30 PM)

*Estimated opening date, subject to weather and snowmaking.

Buy a single-ride ticket for the coaster

Check the current opening hours on the piste map or below it:


Opening hours

Ruka Coaster Tickets

  • You can purchase a 1-, 2- or 5-ride pass for Ruka Coaster.

  • Please note that the Ruka Coaster is included in the Ruka Fun Pass in summer and in company passes in winter, but not in the regular skier's season pass.

You can purchase RUKA Coaster tickets online. The tickets are not restricted to the date selected in the calendar, so they can also be used later within the winter season opening hours. After purchase, you will receive a digital ticket with qr-code, that you can show at the gate.

BUY RUKA COASTER TICKET

Ruka Coaster tickets can also be purchased at Piste Rental, located next to Ruka Coaster, Valley Rental and Ski-Inn receptions at RukaVillage & RukaValley.

 

See prices

Restrictions:

  • Minimum age: 8 years (ages 3–7 must be accompanied by an adult)

  • Minimum height: 135 cm (riders under 135 cm must be accompanied by an adult)

  • Maximum speed: 40 km/h

  • Maximum weight: 150 kg per sled

 

Ruka Coaster is Co-Funded by the European Union


 

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