Winter weekly programme – activities and adventures for every day!
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.
A winter holiday in Lapland is the highpoint of every winter!
Ruka Ski Resort is one of Finland's largest ski resorts, promising something for everyone on its slopes! Special attention has been given to making the slopes enjoyable for families. Ruka's training centre also offers high-quality performance areas for top athletes in every slope sport.
Ice karting, cold water swimming, cross country skiing, ice climbing, reindeer, snowmobiles, huskies, snowshoeing, northern lights and, above all, snow. Loads of it.
Kuusamo has places that sound like tongue twisters, and it has the snowiest winter. Book experiences to liven up your winter holiday now!
Slopes & lifts
Husky safaris
Meet Santa
Reindeer rides
Northern Lights tours
Snowmobile safaris
Cross-country skiing
Ruka Coaster
Snow sledding
Snow races on slopes
Ice karting
River floating
Ice climbing
Ice fishing
Finnhorses
Nature Photography
Winter biking
Sauna & ice swimming
Wild Food
Reindeer Yoga
Local life
Winter weekly programme – activities and adventures for every day!
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. Learn about individual activities through the links below.
Sign up for the adventures in the weekly programme a day in advance by 16:00 unless stated otherwise. Please take into account that events that require snow will only take place when the snow situation permits. Other possible exceptions are marked in the programme.
We also have free activities for families with kids and sports enthusiasts with the Fun & Games on the Slopes in Ruka during December-April.
River floating Mon & Wed at 2 PM, Tue at 3 PM, Thu and Sat at 10 AM
1.6.2026 - 30.4.2027
10:00 - 17:30
From 138.00€
River floating on Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat at 10 and 15
1.10.2026 - 30.4.2027
10:00 - 12:30
From 105.00€
Reindeer yoga on Wed and Sat at 10 (winter)
1.11.2026 - 31.3.2027
10:00 - 11:30
From 45.00€
Wilderness lunch experience at Vasaraperä village from Tue to Fri at 1 PM
3.11.2026 - 31.3.2027
13:00 - 15:30
From 129.00€
Day as a Finn on Wed at 10.30
4.11.2026 - 28.4.2027
10:30 - 13:30
From 100.00€
Sauna tour - evening at the countryside on Tuesdays at 5.30 PM
17.11.2026 - 27.4.2027
17:30 - 22:00
From 175.00€
Countryside wild food dinner at Pohjolan Pirtti Tue and Fri at 20
17.11.2026 - 27.4.2027
20:00 - 21:30
From 68.00€
World of reindeer safari Mon-Sun at 14
18.11.2026 - 3.4.2027
09:00 - 15:30
From 83.00€
Snowshoe trip to Oulanka Mon-Sun at 10
22.11.2026 - 6.4.2027
10:00 - 13:00
From 100.00€
Fun day at Santa´s cottage on Thu and Sat
26.11.2026 - 27.3.2027
From 105.00€
Feeding hundreds of reindeer Mon-Sat at 9
26.11.2026 - 3.4.2027
09:00 - 10:00
From 27.00€
Scenery safari on Mon-Wed and Fri-Sun at 11 and 15
27.11.2026 - 7.4.2027
11:00 - 17:30
From 120.00€
Ice karting race Mon-Sat at 10-15
1.12.2026 - 27.3.2027
10:00 - 15:00
From 65.00€
Ice karting Mon-Sat at 12, 13, 15 and 16
2.12.2026 - 27.3.2027
12:00 - 17:00
From 65.00€
Winter Adventure Day for the whole family at 9
30.12.2026 - 31.3.2027
09:00 - 12:30
From 228.00€
Husky sled ride 10 km Tue-Wed and Sat at 10
5.1.2027 - 3.4.2027
10:00 - 12:00
From 170.00€
Husky sled ride 5 km Mon-Sat at 12, 13 and 14
11.1.2027 - 3.4.2027
12:00 - 14:00
From 120.00€
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!
