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Activities Cross-country Skiing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling
City Kuusamo
State Aland
Country Finland
Season October to May
Start Price €28.00 ($34.16) per Person/Package
 
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Kuusamo is the second largest town in Finland - not by population but by surface area.
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Kuusamo in Finland
The easiest way to arrive in Kuusamo is by air. There are several regular daily flights from Helsinki to Kuusamo.
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Ruka - Kuusamo

Tervetuloa Rukalle ja Kuusamoon! Welcome to Ruka and Kuusamo!

WINTER ACTIVITIES
The main activities in Ruka and Kuusamo are downhill skiing, nordic skiing, and snowmobiling. But there is a lot more to do here - take a look! Kuusamo is first and foremost a family resort. We will make sure the kids have fun, enabling the whole family to enjoy their vacation!

Sunny skies and wintry trails
Many of our guests are amazed by the amount of snow and the depth of the silence. Snowshoes or cross-country skis are a great way of making your own path across the snowy expanses to admire the whiteness of the winter in Kuusamo. Ice-fishing is another way of truly finding the essence of the silence.

Powered speed
Downhill skiing is by far the most popular winter activity at Ruka. If you feel shaky on slippery surface, we recommend you to take a lesson. The advices of our professional ski instructors will get you gliding dashingly in no time! Besides ski lifts, you can utilize the power of motors in many other ways: snowmobiling and winter karting are good fun for speed lovers. And you can even combine speed and silence on reindeer and husky safaris!

On your own or in a group - the choice is yours!
You can rent equipment for many sports and make your own trip to the surroundings. If you decide to join a group, our professional safari organizers will take a good care of you on the tailored safaris. Many of them have got their own non-stop weekly programs; starting times are always the same, and you can book your activity as late as on the previous day.

Ruka Winter Weekly Program offers unique and versatile activities for every day of the week. Some events are free of charge, others require pre-reservation.

Indoor action
If the weather is not for your favour, you can enjoy a day of activities and sports in RukaKlubi or tropical spa Holiday Club Kuusamo. What a treat!

Welcome and experience the arctic adventure!

Facts:
- Ruka Ski Resort
- 500 km of X-Country tracks
- 600 km of SkiDoo Tracks
- 63 Safari Organizers
- Tropical Spa in Kuusamo

SUMMER ACTIVITIES
There are plenty of possibilities for different types of activities throughout the year in Kuusamo. The untouched nature sets the surroundings for most of the activities.

Facts:
- 185 km of hiking routes
- 605 km of bicycle trails
- 350 km of classified paddling routes
- 100 km of boating routes
- Numerous lakes full of fish
- 63 professional safari organizers

 
Trails and Routes

 

Cross-country Skiing  The total length of cross country skiing trails in Kuusamo is no less than 500 km, of which 40 km illuminated. At the beginning of the winter, about half of the marked trails are maintained, but from the middle of February all trails are maintained. Along the trails, there are resting places, e.g., fireplaces and lean-to shelters.Skiing  Ruka's 28 slopes provide something for everyone. They range from gentle slopes for the beginners to tenting gradients of the advanced skiers. We pride ourselves with the excellent conditions of the slopes: no ice or rocks can be found on the slopes of Ruka!

Slopes are located in different parts of altogether four arctic fells providing sheltered skiing every day. The illumination of the slopes creates a dreamlike atmosphere in the polar night.Snowboarding  Ruka's 28 slopes provide something for everyone. They range from gentle slopes for the beginners to tenting gradients of the advanced skiers. We pride ourselves with the excellent conditions of the slopes: no ice or rocks can be found on the slopes of Ruka!

Slopes are located in different parts of altogether four arctic fells providing sheltered skiing every day. The illumination of the slopes creates a dreamlike atmosphere in the polar night.

 
Ski Resort Specifications
Targeted Activities    Cross-country Skiing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling
Season Availability: October to May
Numer of Runs: 28
Number of Lifts: 18
Lift Capacity: 20900
FreeStyle:   Halfpipe Only
Other Specifications:    Mountain top 492 m
Elevation 201 m
Longest slope 1300 m
Slopes open daily 9.30 am - 7 pm
Lifts open for over 200 days per season
Starting Price:   
€28.00 ($34.16) per Person/Day
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