Find Your North

It's closer than you think.

Getting here

Places to stay

Ruka Ski Resort

Things to Do

Silence, snow and space to breathe

Here, the North is not just a place on the map – it is a feeling. Ruka-Kuusamo is where you stop explaining the world and start experiencing it. It happens quietly, among snow-covered trees, under the Northern Lights, in a winter that is almost silent.

But silence does not mean standing still. It can also be the soft rush of skis on fresh snow, the first turn of the morning on the wide-open slopes, or that joyful moment when everyone in the group finds their own pace. In Ruka-Kuusamo, skiing is part of the winter rhythm – easy to begin, fun to return to, and full of those small, happy victories that make cold cheeks and tired legs feel completely worth it.

Finding your way to Ruka-Kuusamo means a journey to the north, but even more, it is a return to what matters: nature, adventures, shared moments and the simple joy of being outdoors. Here, winter gives you room to breathe – and plenty of reasons to smile.

Winter Weekly Programme

Find your North on the slopes

Winter in Ruka means reliable snow and a long season. Days on the slopes or cross-country ski trails unfold at your own pace, without rush.

Slopes

Vierailu Joulupukin mökillä, Pohjolan Pirtti

Find your North beyond the pistes

The wilderness begins almost at your doorstep. National parks such as Oulanka and extensive trail networks invite you into forests and open fells that feel untouched.

Things to Do

Revontulet järvellä Ruka-Kuusamossa, kuva Mikko Santasalo

Find your North in the Arctic sky

Winter light in the North is unlike anywhere else. There are Northern Lights, long blue moments, and the calm of the polar night. Darkness does not feel empty. It feels alive.

Northern Lights

Find you North face-to-face

Encounters with huskies, reindeer and other Arctic animals bring a sense of connection that stays with you. These are the moments people remember longest.

Wildlife

Find your North where cold days end warm

After a day outdoors, warmth takes over. Sauna, local food and simple comforts create balance with the cold outside. In Ruka-Kuusamo, warmth is something you experience together.

Wellbeing

Polar Night Light Festival, Ruka-Kuusamo

Find your North in the light festival

The world’s northernmost light installation illuminates the ski slopes in January-February, creating a captivating experience.

Polar Night Light Festival

Reaching Ruka-Kuusamo is easier than you might expect

There are new direct airBaltic flights from London and Manchester for winter 2026-2027. In addition, there are frequent flights from Helsinki to Kuusamo, as well as direct international connections from several European cities. Flying to Rovaniemi and taking a bus or rental car to Ruka is also a great option.

You can also choose a slower and more conscious way to travel. Flying to Helsinki and continuing by overnight train to Kemijärvi, followed by a bus connection to Ruka, offers a journey where you see almost the entire length of Finland. Cities, lakes and forests gradually give way to the North. This way, getting here becomes part of the experience.

Lentoyhteydet Ruka-Kuusamoon Keski-Euroopasta

Once you arrive, everything is close and easy

Moving around the area is simple thanks to the free SkiBus operating within Ruka. The Village‑2‑Valley gondola connects different sides of the fell, making transitions effortless. The compact Ruka village means that services, slopes and experiences are all within easy reach. Here, less time is spent moving and more time experiencing.

Arriving

Getting here

airBaltic lentää Kuusamoon useilta Keski-Euroopan kentiltä. Kuva airBaltic.

Direct flights

Flights to Kuusamo

Getting around

Local buses

Village-2-Valley Gondola

Ruka Scenic lifts

Accommodation

In Ruka-Kuusamo, accommodation is exactly what it promises to be. Clean, well-maintained and designed for comfort without unnecessary show.

Whether you stay in a cabin surrounded by forest, an apartment near the slopes or a hotel in the heart of the village, the feeling is the same. You wake up close to nature, ready to step straight into the day.

Finding the right place is simple with the Ruka-Kuusamo Accommodation Search, where a map view helps you understand the location in relation to slopes, trails and the free SkiBus.