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 summer holiday awaits in Ruka-Kuusamo!

Summer adventures for families

Melontaa kanootilla Oulankajoella koko perheen voimin. Kuva Harri Tarvainen.

Ruka-Kuusamo - the Land of National Parks & Ruka Summer Resort

Suomen ensimmäinen kansallishuvipuisto - Ruka-Kuusamo

Winter Weekly Programme

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

Winter Weekly Programme

Ski lift tickets -20% online

Get more value at the start of the season! The Early Season Discount -20% off regular prices is valid from 2 October to 30 November 2026 and applies only to tickets purchased through the online store. The Early Season Discount does not apply to season passes, pedestrian tickets, or Ruka Coaster tickets.

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Ruka Season Pass

Ruka season passes are on sale in our webshop and ticket sales points. You can load your season pass onto a keycard at our ticket sales points during the winter season.

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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.

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

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

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

Koskenlaskua Kitkajoella Oulangan kansallispuistossa. Ruka-Kuusamo. Kuva Jani Kärppä

Summer adventures for the families

Diverse day trip trails in the stunning Oulanka National Park, rafting, summer sled track in Ruka and a water park are experiences you simply can’t miss.

Summer adventures

Ruka village during summer. Photo Harri Tarvainen/Kota Collective

Ruka Summer resort is open from June 11 onwards

Ruka Coaster, summer sled track, mountain carts, Zipline, Ruka Bike Park, scenery lifts and lots of other things to do and see!

Ruka's summer map

Unlock summer fun with Ruka Fun Pass!

With the Ruka Fun Pass, you're in for endless fun on Ruka Coaster, Ruka Rally downhill carts, the summer sled track, scenic lifts, zipline, mini-golf, and Bike Park, together with other perks.

Ruka Fun Pass

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Snow sledding

Playgrounds

Fireplaces & reststops

Ruka Coaster

Events for families:

Lautaileva perhe Ruka-Kuusamossa. Kuva Harri Tarvainen.

Father's Day 2026 in Ruka-Kuusamo

6.11.2026 - 8.11.2026

Give dad the gift of time together! In Ruka-Kuusamo, Father's Day is celebrated in nature, in the sauna, enjoying good food and early-winter adventures.

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Hotdogs & Handrails Rail Jam 2026

6.11.2026 - 7.11.2026

The legendary Hotdogs & Handrails Rail Jam returns to Ruka!

In November, Ruka will once again come alive with the clatter of rails, creative lines, and the season's best park atmosphere as Hotdogs & Handrails Rail Jam brings together snowboarders, freeskiers, and fans of the sport from all over Finland.

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

Finnish Independence Day at Ruka-Kuusamo 2026

4.12.2026 - 6.12.2026

Welcome to celebrate independent Finland in the Coordinates of Snow in Ruka.

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Fun & Games on the slopes

14.12.2026 - 23.4.2027

Ruka's fun and games on the slopes offer activities for the whole family throughout the winter season, from December until April. Get to know the daily activities from below. Welcome to the slopes!

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Monday: Meet the Reindeers at Rudolf's Adventure Route

14.12.2026 - 19.4.2027

16:00 - 16:15

On Mondays, reindeer feeding on Rudolf’s adventure route!

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Wednesday: Meet the Reindeers at Rudolf's Adventure Route

16.12.2026 - 21.4.2027

16:00 - 16:15

Reindeers have an important job as Santa’s little helpers, but what else is going on in reindeers’ life?

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Thursday: Salomon Tuning Studio

17.12.2026 - 22.4.2027

14:00 - 15:00

Give your helmet or ski goggles a completely new style at the Salomon Tuning Studio at Ruka Park Club on Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Christmas at Ruka-Kuusamo 2026

18.12.2026 - 27.12.2026

Enjoy memorable winter experiences and a traditional Finnish Christmas at Ruka-Kuusamo, in Winter Wonderland in the middle of pure white piles of snow!

Here you will find a genuine Christmas spirit and relax in the middle of a pure white snowy landscape.

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Friday: Stiga sled race

18.12.2026 - 23.4.2027

14:00 - 15:00

Welcome to a different kind of slalom contest. In this contest you will ride down a slalom course with a Stiga snow racer sled. Registration starts at 13:30 and race starts 14:00.

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Saturday: Masto Slalom – giant slalom contest

19.12.2026 - 17.4.2027

11:00 - 13:00

Giant slalom race for all ages and for all disciplines. Registration from 11 am to 11:45 am at the foot of the Masto slope. The race starts at 12 noon.

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Saturday: Meet the Reindeers at Rudolf's Adventure Route

19.12.2026 - 17.4.2027

16:00 - 16:15

Reindeers have an important job as Santa’s little helpers, but what else is going on in reindeers’ life?

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New year at Ruka-Kuusamo 2026-2027

27.12.2026 - 7.1.2027

New year is celebrated in the middle of white piles of snow, enjoying the activities of Ruka-Kuusamo winter wonderland.

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Activities for families:

Glow Bowling at Ruka Bowling Alley

15.6.2026 - 1.5.2027

From 36.00€

Glowing lights, music and fun for everyone – welcome to Ruka Bowling!

Bowling lane: 36€ per hour.
Book a lane easily through our online reservation system.

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Ikkunalampi Pond in Riisitunturi National Park, Lapland, Finland. Photo MunPolku/MyTrail

Nature After Dark - Nighttime hike on top of the fell

3.9.2026 - 30.11.2026

20:00 - 22:30

From 70.00€

Have you ever experienced a night sky full of stars and a silent forest around you?

Duration 2,5 h. Price 70 €/adult, 50 €/child 8-17 years. This adventure is available on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 8 PM during 3.9.-30.11.2026.

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Private lesson in Ruka Ski School

2.10.2026 - 2.5.2027

10:00 - 17:00

Private lessons in Ruka ski school can be booked for yourself, your child, your family or a whole group of friends. We offer lessons both on the slopes and on cross country ski tracks - choose from alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing, freestyle, adaptive alpine skiing or classic / skating cross country skiing and book your own lesson.

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

9.10.2026 - 28.5.2027

18:00 - 22:00

From 198.00€

Relaxing sauna experience with three different Finnish saunas at a Forest Spa followed by a delicious three course dinner at a wilderness restaurant.

Duration 4 h. Price 198/adult, 98 €/child 3–11 yrs. This adventure is available on Fridays at 6 PM during 5.12.2025-26.6.2026.

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Lumikenkäilyä Kuntivaarassa, Ruka-Kuusamo

Winter Weekly Programme 2026-2027

1.11.2026 - 30.4.2027

The winter weekly programme includes the top highlights of the diverse activity and adventure offering in Ruka and Kuusamo. The weekly programmes are organised during 1.11.-30.4.

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Winter Weekly Programme 2026-2027 for Families

1.11.2026 - 30.4.2027

Welcome to experience an adventurous family holiday in Ruka-Kuusamo! The winter weekly programme includes the top highlights of the diverse activity and adventure offering in Ruka and Kuusamo. The weekly programmes are organised during 1 November - 30 April.

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Myllykoski mill during the winter. Photo: Salla Karhumaa.

Uncover the secrets of Oulanka National Park

3.11.2026 - 30.3.2027

11:00 - 15:30

From 155.00€

Discover Oulanka National Park, the Kitkajoki river and Myllykoski rapids with a guide. Transfers and a trail lunch are included. Duration 4.5 hours, walking distance 4–5 km. Price €155/adult, €104/child aged 8–11 years.

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Day as a Finn on Wed at 10.30

4.11.2026 - 28.4.2027

10:30 - 13:30

From 100.00€

Welcome to a countryside family estate to experience Finnish lifestyle. Baking traditional pastries, listening old-time stories with delicious local wild food.

Duration 3 h. Price includes transfers, baking and lunch. Price 100 €/adult , 50 €/child 4–11 yrs. This adventure is available on Wednesdays at 10.30 AM during 4.11.2026-28.4.2027

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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!

Huskynpentu ja lapsi (pyöreä ikoni). Kuva Harri Tarvainen

Family

Revontulet (pyöreä ikoni). Kuva Mikko Santasalo

Nature Lover

Naiset avannossa (pyöreä ikoni). Kuva Harri Tarvainen.

Lifestyle Traveller

Lumikenkäilyä Kuusamossa (pyöreä ikoni). Kuva Harri Tarvainen.

Outdoor Explorer

Moottorikelkkailua Ruka-Kuusamossa (pyöreä ikoni). Kuva Harri Tarvainen

Active Hobbyist

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Restaurants

Our restaurants offer special menus for children. And the delicious hot chocolate is a must-have holiday favorite!

Restaurants

Rental shops

Trying and learning new activities is easy with high-quality rental equipment available at our rental shops.

Rental shops

Lemmikin kanssa mökkilomalla, kuva Harri Tarvainen

Travelling with pets

We offer plenty of dog-friendly accommodation!

Travelling with pets

Land of National Parks & Ruka Summer Resort

In Ruka-Kuusamo, iconic national landscapes, stunning national parks, and fun‑filled activities come together.

Land of National Parks

Holiday tips for families

Feeding reindeer during the summer at Palosaari Reindeer Farm. Photo by Kotacollective / Harri Tarvainen

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Memorable summer adventures in Ruka-Kuusamo: 7 affordable family activities

Winter fun for families

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