Family vacation in Ruka-Kuusamo

Everything you need for a perfect winter holiday awaits in Ruka-Kuusamo!

Perhe lähdössä mökiltä rinteeseen. Kuva Harri Tarvainen

Slopes for families and beginners

Kids’ favorite slopes Rosa & Rudolf Family Park, Rudolf Adventure Trail, Mini Ruka and Ruka Park Junior’s Fun Slope guarantee joy all day long.

Slopes for families and beginners

Lapsi lautailee Roosa & Rudolf Family Parkissa. Kuva Harri Tarvainen.

Fun & Games on the slopes

Plenty of free activities on Ruka’s slope area from December to April.

Fun & Games on the slopes

Family vacation in Ruka-Kuusamo

Everything you need for a perfect winter holiday awaits in Ruka-Kuusamo!

Winter fun for families

Winter Weekly Programme

Ruka-Kuusamo Winter Weekly Programme offers selected experiences for the whole family. Valid 1.11.–30.4.

Winter Weekly Programme

Enjoy summer adventures at Ruka-Kuusamo

Melontaa kanootilla Oulankajoella koko perheen voimin. Kuva Harri Tarvainen.

Ruka-Kuusamo aims to be the best family vacation destination in Finland

When children are enjoying themselves, joy spreads to the family. Ruka-Kuusamo has plenty of activities, both indoors and outdoors and from morning to evening, all year round.

The summer weekly programme and winter weekly programme offer a variety of adventures for the entire family, free of charge.

Winter fun for families

In the winter, Ruka-Kuusamo is a genuine centre for family vacations with a wide selection of activities. We have paid special attention to kids, especially when it comes to Ruka Slopes.

Winter fun for families

Children get to meet arctic animals

Feeding reindeer, an action-packed husky dog safari or a sleigh ride with horses with the jingle of bells in the winter air are family vacation highlights in Kuusamo.

Petting zoos

Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikin kylpylä. Kuva Mikko Santasalo.

Indoor activities for families with kids

If the weather gets too cold or rainy, Ruka-Kuusamo also has a wide range of indoor activities for kids. Why not try the spa, adventure park, bowling alleys or an escape room?

Indoor activities

You might also be interested in:

Snow sledding

Playgrounds

Fireplaces & reststops

Events for families:

Suunnistusrasti maastossa, kuva: Suomen Suunnistusliitto

Kuusamorastit Orienteering Event on Wednesdays

Events

6.5.2026 - 23.9.2026

Mother's Day Lunch at Pohjolan Kievari on Sun 10.5.2026

Events

10.5.2026 - 10.5.2026

Ruka-Kuusamo Midsummer 2026

Events

17.6.2026 - 21.6.2026

Suunnistusta Rukan maisemissa, kuva Viivi Sirkeinen

Orienteering clinic and DIY control points Thu at 17 * FREE *

Events

18.6.2026 - 30.7.2026

Talonpöytä Fest 2026

Events

27.6.2026 - 28.6.2026

Sceneries from the top of Valtavaara towards Ruka during the summer. Photo Mikko Santasalo

Finnish School Orienteering Championships 2026

Events

28.8.2026 - 29.8.2026

Autumn Holiday at Ruka 2026

Events

9.10.2026 - 25.10.2026

Suomen lippu lumisessa puussa lippunauhassa, kuva Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu - Adobe Stoce licenced

Finnish Independence Day at Ruka-Kuusamo 2026

Events

4.12.2026 - 6.12.2026

Christmas at Ruka-Kuusamo 2026

Events

18.12.2026 - 27.12.2026

New year at Ruka-Kuusamo 2026-2027

Events

27.12.2026 - 7.1.2027

Finnish Winter Holidays, week 8 - 2027

Events

22.2.2027 - 28.2.2027

Finnish Winter Holidays, week 9 - 2027

Events

1.3.2027 - 7.3.2027

Private lesson in Ruka Ski School

Activities

3.10.2025 - 3.5.2026

Snowshoes in winter sunset in Ruka-Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland. Photo Ruka Adventures

Evening snowshoeing in search for Northern Lights

Activities

25.11.2025 - 4.10.2026

Pilkkiretkellä Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Ruka Adventures

Ice fishing by snowshoes

Activities

26.11.2025 - 4.11.2026

Rosa&Rudolf Family Park

Activities

28.11.2025 - 3.5.2026

Kids learning to ski in Ruka-Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland. Photo Ruka Adventures.

Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing

Activities

2.12.2025 - 4.7.2026

Rosa&Rudolf Kids'Club

Activities

5.12.2025 - 3.5.2026

Finnish Sauna Experience at Forest Spa and Dinner at Pohjanseita Wilderness Restaurant

Activities

5.12.2025 - 26.6.2026

Glow Bowling

Activities

1.1.2026 - 31.5.2026

More activities and events without participation fee can be found in our Event Search.

Event Search

Discover Your Kind of Winter

Each of us looks for something a little different from our holiday. That’s why we’ve created four distinct winter week programs, each designed to match the wishes and interests of different types of travelers. Explore our themed program recommendations below and discover the perfect way for you to experience the highlights of our region!