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 >
13.02.2021
14.02.2021
15.02.2021
16.02.2021
17.02.2021
18.02.2021
21.02.2021
Saturday 13.2.2021
Mondays, thursdays and saturdays at 4:30 pm.
Come meet the reindeers and learn more about reindeer herding by the reindeer fence of Rudolf adventure route.
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Come and experience the fun of snow racing in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. The first snow racer evening on season 2019–2020 is 7th of December 2019. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm on Saturday–Thursday. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Please note, that snow racing is not possible on Fridays, due to Night Skiing – Ruka ski slopes are open until 11 pm.
If Village-2-Valley gondola is closed (e.g. due to high wind) snow racing is also cancelled. Check the opening hours of ski lifts >
TICKETS AND SNOW RACER RENTAL
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 14.2.2021
Come and experience the fun of snow racing in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. The first snow racer evening on season 2019–2020 is 7th of December 2019. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm on Saturday–Thursday. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Please note, that snow racing is not possible on Fridays, due to Night Skiing – Ruka ski slopes are open until 11 pm.
If Village-2-Valley gondola is closed (e.g. due to high wind) snow racing is also cancelled. Check the opening hours of ski lifts >
TICKETS AND SNOW RACER RENTAL
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 15.2.2021
Easy ride with Rosa & Rudolf - all participants are winners!
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Mondays, thursdays and saturdays at 4:30 pm.
Come meet the reindeers and learn more about reindeer herding by the reindeer fence of Rudolf adventure route.
All rights reserved.
Come and experience the fun of snow racing in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. The first snow racer evening on season 2019–2020 is 7th of December 2019. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm on Saturday–Thursday. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Please note, that snow racing is not possible on Fridays, due to Night Skiing – Ruka ski slopes are open until 11 pm.
If Village-2-Valley gondola is closed (e.g. due to high wind) snow racing is also cancelled. Check the opening hours of ski lifts >
TICKETS AND SNOW RACER RENTAL
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 16.2.2021
You and your large tubing-wheel will become a bowling ball which is dowhill skiing the snowy chute. Your purpose is turn over air filled ten pins during your downhill skiing. Let see who have the best style? Or who get the Strike? Welcome to take part in Tubing bowling race at Rosa & Rudolf FamilyPark tubing-racetrack in Vuosseli.
Place: Family Park
Time: 14:30
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Come and experience the fun of snow racing in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. The first snow racer evening on season 2019–2020 is 7th of December 2019. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm on Saturday–Thursday. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Please note, that snow racing is not possible on Fridays, due to Night Skiing – Ruka ski slopes are open until 11 pm.
If Village-2-Valley gondola is closed (e.g. due to high wind) snow racing is also cancelled. Check the opening hours of ski lifts >
TICKETS AND SNOW RACER RENTAL
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 17.2.2021
Playful contest, where every contestant will be timed but everyone’s a winner.
Place: Bistro slope I Time: 14:30. (registration 14.00)
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Everyone can participate this event! Parade will start at 19.
Meeting point in the middle of Kuru slope (slope number 5) at 18:45. Notice: lights will be turned off on front slopes at 19.
Gondola lift is closed from 18:50 due to fireworks and will be opened again after the show. Please take this into consideration if you are using gondola to get to RukaVillage for the fireworks show.
If the gondola is closed due to weather, non-stop bus will be operating between Ruka Village and Ruka Valley.
All rights reserved.
Come and experience the fun of snow racing in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. The first snow racer evening on season 2019–2020 is 7th of December 2019. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm on Saturday–Thursday. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Please note, that snow racing is not possible on Fridays, due to Night Skiing – Ruka ski slopes are open until 11 pm.
If Village-2-Valley gondola is closed (e.g. due to high wind) snow racing is also cancelled. Check the opening hours of ski lifts >
TICKETS AND SNOW RACER RENTAL
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 18.2.2021
Suitable for skiers/snowboarders, who can ride down the easy slopes of Masto without assistance.
Place: Masto slope number 35 I Time: 14.30
Fun in the slopes by
All rights for changes are reserved.
Mondays, thursdays and saturdays at 4:30 pm.
Come meet the reindeers and learn more about reindeer herding by the reindeer fence of Rudolf adventure route.
All rights reserved.
Come and experience the fun of snow racing in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. The first snow racer evening on season 2019–2020 is 7th of December 2019. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm on Saturday–Thursday. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Please note, that snow racing is not possible on Fridays, due to Night Skiing – Ruka ski slopes are open until 11 pm.
If Village-2-Valley gondola is closed (e.g. due to high wind) snow racing is also cancelled. Check the opening hours of ski lifts >
TICKETS AND SNOW RACER RENTAL
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.
Saturday 20.2.2021
This event is suitable for the whole family. Test out winter hiking equipment, from snowshoes to fatbikes, and learn new ways to enjoy the wintery nature!
The program includes winter activities for the whole family:
Test drive a fatbike and check out the cool fatbike tricks!
Have you ever tried ice fishing? Now there is a great chance.
Give a go for Forest Yoga!
Try out trendy snowshoes and skin-based skis and learn more about all the winter hiking possibilities.
Rub a husky behind the ear and get to know more about husky rides.
Take a short stroll on a wintery nature trail near a Sami hut, “kota”, and learn more about nordic nature!
Sip a cup of warm juice or campfire coffee and get inspired of the winter hiking possibilities in national parks. You can also grill your own sausages in the campfire of a Sami hut, “kota”.
The event will take a place at the Kaltiolampi pond, right below the front slopes and straight in the heart of the Ruka village. No entrance fee. Welcome!
Organizers: Metsähallitus, Rukapalvelu, Lammintupa Winter Village, Outdoor Passion Finland, Sport House Ruka, MyTrail Finland and Koillis-Suomen Aikuiskoulutus.
Please be aware of your own responsibilities, check the corona info on Ruka-Kuusamo pages and follow the instructions given by the staff. We reserve the rights to changes.
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Mondays, thursdays and saturdays at 4:30 pm.
Come meet the reindeers and learn more about reindeer herding by the reindeer fence of Rudolf adventure route.
All rights reserved.
Come and experience the fun of snow racing in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. The first snow racer evening on season 2019–2020 is 7th of December 2019. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm on Saturday–Thursday. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Please note, that snow racing is not possible on Fridays, due to Night Skiing – Ruka ski slopes are open until 11 pm.
If Village-2-Valley gondola is closed (e.g. due to high wind) snow racing is also cancelled. Check the opening hours of ski lifts >
TICKETS AND SNOW RACER RENTAL
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 21.2.2021
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.
Come and experience the fun of snow racing in the slopes that are usually only for skiers and snowboarders. The first snow racer evening on season 2019–2020 is 7th of December 2019. Ride as much as you can in Saarua 16, 18 and Kuru 5 ski slopes between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm on Saturday–Thursday. A transition to the top is done by a Village-2-Valley gondola.
Please note, that snow racing is not possible on Fridays, due to Night Skiing – Ruka ski slopes are open until 11 pm.
If Village-2-Valley gondola is closed (e.g. due to high wind) snow racing is also cancelled. Check the opening hours of ski lifts >
TICKETS AND SNOW RACER RENTAL
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.