Did you know that in Ruka, there is guaranteed snow on the slopes and cross‑country trails well into spring? So despite slightly warmer-than-usual temperatures for the season, Easter offers excellent skiing conditions, as skiing in Kuusamo is at its very best.
Ruka has quaranteed snow conditions until late spring
OPENING HOURS AND SLOPE MAP
Slopes & lifts | Gondola | Ruka Coaster | Snow racing | Night skiing
41 slopes, 22 lifts, and over 200 ski days a year.
The ski season in Ruka runs from October 3, 2025 to May 3, 2026. Slopes are open daily from 9:30 am to 7 pm, the gondola is open from 9:30 am to 11 pm. Night skiing is available from December 5 to April 3 on Fridays until 11 pm. Please check the exceptional opening hours below.
Lifts may be closed during strong winds or thunderstorms. You can find real-time opening hours and any exceptions directly from the map below.
Night skiing on Fridays 5 DEC - 10 APR
| Lift | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Gondola, Saarua-, Vuosseli-, VillageExpress | 19.30-23 |
| Talvijärvi, Kelo | 19-21 |
During peak seasons, the Kulma or Vuosseli T-bar lift, as well as the Saarua T-bar lift, are also in use.
Ruka Coaster 6 DEC – 2 MAY
| Date | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Sat–Thu 6.12.2025–26.3.2026 (closed on Fridays) | 13.30–21.30 |
| Mon–Sun 27.3.–2.5.2026 | 13.30–21.30 |
Snow Racing on the slopes Sat-Thu Dec 6 –11 Apr
| Date | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Thursday 6.12.2025 - 11.4.2026 | 19.30–21.30 |
Exceptions to regular opening hours (24.–25.12. & 3.5.)
| Date | Slopes | Gondola |
|---|---|---|
| 24.12.2025 | 9.30–14 | 9.30-22 |
| 25.12.2025 | 11.30–19 | 11.30–23 |
| 3.5.2026 | 9.30-17 | 9.30-18 |
