Special holiday week for children at Ruka 2019
There are plenty of activities for children and the whole family on and off the slopes. More info will be updated during the winter 2018-2019.
We reserve the right for changes.
Weekly program and fun in the slopes!
Experience unforgettable adventures in the Finnish winter nature by snowmobile, husky sledge, snowshoeing or other activities. Weekly program >
Ruka offers fun & games in the slopes for every day of the week. Some are already classics but there are some completely new activities as well. Fun & Games in the slopes >
09.02.2019
10.02.2019
11.02.2019
13.02.2019
14.02.2019
16.02.2019
17.02.2019
Saturday 9.2.2019
National Parks pop-up day program includes:
- Testing snow shoes, ice fishing and fat bikes
- Trying out skin based skis
- Meeting husky dogs
- Snow sculpting
- Meeting Ruka’s own mascots, Rosa & Rudolf and Vyöti the bear
- Grilling by the camp fire
- Taking a stroll on wintery nature trail (independently, without guide)
- Getting professional pointers for winter camping, hiking and choosing the right equipment
- Getting the best tips for visiting the winter trails of Oulanka National Park, Riisitunturi National Park and Hossa National Park
- Having fun in sledding hill
The event takes places in Kaltiolampi pond, right below the front slopes in Ruka Village. No admission fee!
Attend to this event on Facebook.
To all ages and all disciplines. Enrollment at the bottom of the slope number 35 from 11:00 to 11:45 am,
Price: 4 €/person or 10 €/family
We reserve all rights for changes.
Reindeers have an important job as Santa’s little helpers, but what else is going on in reindeers’ life?
Come meet the reindeers and learn more about reindeer herding by the reindeer fence of Rudolf adventure route.
Come and experience the charms of the snow racer in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Price: Gondola + Snow racer rental 25 €, with a valid ski pass: Snow racer rental 10 € – only card payments.
The price includes a two-hour ticket to the gondola (from 7 pm to 9 pm) and rent of a snow racer. Tickets only from the Ruka village gondola base station.
Evening rides with snow racers are suitable for both children and adults, please note that children under 10 years of age can can only participate under adult supervision. You can take your own snow racer with you - make sure it has the brake string which stops the snow racer after crash.
We keep the rights for changes.
Sunday 10.2.2019
Come and experience the charms of the snow racer in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Price: Gondola + Snow racer rental 25 €, with a valid ski pass: Snow racer rental 10 € – only card payments.
The price includes a two-hour ticket to the gondola (from 7 pm to 9 pm) and rent of a snow racer. Tickets only from the Ruka village gondola base station.
Evening rides with snow racers are suitable for both children and adults, please note that children under 10 years of age can can only participate under adult supervision. You can take your own snow racer with you - make sure it has the brake string which stops the snow racer after crash.
We keep the rights for changes.
Monday 11.2.2019
Own slalom event for small kids (under 7 years). No comptetition, all are winners!
Place: Family Park Hut | Time: 14.30. Registration on the spot.
All rights for changes are reserved.
Reindeers have an important job as Santa’s little helpers, but what else is going on in reindeers’ life?
Come meet the reindeers and learn more about reindeer herding by the reindeer fence of Rudolf adventure route.
Come and experience the charms of the snow racer in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Price: Gondola + Snow racer rental 25 €, with a valid ski pass: Snow racer rental 10 € – only card payments.
The price includes a two-hour ticket to the gondola (from 7 pm to 9 pm) and rent of a snow racer. Tickets only from the Ruka village gondola base station.
Evening rides with snow racers are suitable for both children and adults, please note that children under 10 years of age can can only participate under adult supervision. You can take your own snow racer with you - make sure it has the brake string which stops the snow racer after crash.
We keep the rights for changes.
Tuesday 12.2.2019
Ruka Ski School offers two persons with the price of one for 50 min or 1h40min private lesson.
Offer includes skiing, snowboarding, telemark and cross-country skiing lessons. Tuesdays at 16.00.
To book your lesson call +358 400 101 635. Places are limited.
All rights for changes are reserved.
Come and experience the charms of the snow racer in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Price: Gondola + Snow racer rental 25 €, with a valid ski pass: Snow racer rental 10 € – only card payments.
The price includes a two-hour ticket to the gondola (from 7 pm to 9 pm) and rent of a snow racer. Tickets only from the Ruka village gondola base station.
Evening rides with snow racers are suitable for both children and adults, please note that children under 10 years of age can can only participate under adult supervision. You can take your own snow racer with you - make sure it has the brake string which stops the snow racer after crash.
We keep the rights for changes.
Wednesday 13.2.2019
Face paintings for kids at new hut at Family Park. Free of charge.
No appointments. Face paintings with Ruka Beauty & Wellness.
All rights reserved.
Who is the fastest on skis or snowboard? At Masto slope 33, speedometer point.
All rights reserved.
Everyone can participate in torch lit skiing,
meeting at Kuru ski lift at 18.40, free of charge.
Come and experience the charms of the snow racer in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Price: Gondola + Snow racer rental 25 €, with a valid ski pass: Snow racer rental 10 € – only card payments.
The price includes a two-hour ticket to the gondola (from 7 pm to 9 pm) and rent of a snow racer. Tickets only from the Ruka village gondola base station.
Evening rides with snow racers are suitable for both children and adults, please note that children under 10 years of age can can only participate under adult supervision. You can take your own snow racer with you - make sure it has the brake string which stops the snow racer after crash.
We keep the rights for changes.
Thursday 14.2.2019
Suitable for skiers/snowboarders, who can ride down the easy slopes of Masto without assistance. In the weekly program starting from week 8.
Place: Masto slope number 35 I Time: 14.30
All rights for changes are reserved.
Reindeers have an important job as Santa’s little helpers, but what else is going on in reindeers’ life?
Come meet the reindeers and learn more about reindeer herding by the reindeer fence of Rudolf adventure route.
Come and experience the charms of the snow racer in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Price: Gondola + Snow racer rental 25 €, with a valid ski pass: Snow racer rental 10 € – only card payments.
The price includes a two-hour ticket to the gondola (from 7 pm to 9 pm) and rent of a snow racer. Tickets only from the Ruka village gondola base station.
Evening rides with snow racers are suitable for both children and adults, please note that children under 10 years of age can can only participate under adult supervision. You can take your own snow racer with you - make sure it has the brake string which stops the snow racer after crash.
We keep the rights for changes.
Friday 15.2.2019
All rights for changes are reserved.
Saturday 16.2.2019
To all ages and all disciplines. Enrollment at the bottom of the slope number 35 from 11:00 to 11:45 am,
Price: 4 €/person or 10 €/family
We reserve all rights for changes.
Reindeers have an important job as Santa’s little helpers, but what else is going on in reindeers’ life?
Come meet the reindeers and learn more about reindeer herding by the reindeer fence of Rudolf adventure route.
Come and experience the charms of the snow racer in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Price: Gondola + Snow racer rental 25 €, with a valid ski pass: Snow racer rental 10 € – only card payments.
The price includes a two-hour ticket to the gondola (from 7 pm to 9 pm) and rent of a snow racer. Tickets only from the Ruka village gondola base station.
Evening rides with snow racers are suitable for both children and adults, please note that children under 10 years of age can can only participate under adult supervision. You can take your own snow racer with you - make sure it has the brake string which stops the snow racer after crash.
We keep the rights for changes.
Sunday 17.2.2019
Come and experience the charms of the snow racer in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Price: Gondola + Snow racer rental 25 €, with a valid ski pass: Snow racer rental 10 € – only card payments.
The price includes a two-hour ticket to the gondola (from 7 pm to 9 pm) and rent of a snow racer. Tickets only from the Ruka village gondola base station.
Evening rides with snow racers are suitable for both children and adults, please note that children under 10 years of age can can only participate under adult supervision. You can take your own snow racer with you - make sure it has the brake string which stops the snow racer after crash.
We keep the rights for changes.