Kuusamo is located near the Arctic Circle in the territory of the Oulanka National Reserve. There are many natural attractions, more than 5000 lakes and ponds.

In 20 km from Kuusamo is the ski resort Ruka (Ruka) - one of the most famous winter sports centers in Finland. 29 slalom slopes and 360 km of cross-country trails are waiting for skiers here (41 km of them are illuminated at night). Special tracks for children and beginners are laid, as well as for fans of snowboarding. There is also a snowmobile safari. In addition to skiing, there is the oldest school in Finland, which has been training slalom for more than 40 years. The ski season lasts from October to early May.

A single system of lifts operates at the ski centers of Ruka, Pyhä and Salla. Between them there is a transport connection, the distance between these centers is from 75 to 160 km.
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Phone Numbers

8-10-358-8-phone number

How to get to Kuusamo Ruka

Flight Helsinki - Kuusamo (1 hour 20 minutes); train Helsinki - Oulu (6, 5 hours), then transfer Oulu - Kuusamo (about two hours)

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Trails Kuusamo-Ruka

The skiing area of ​​this resort can be divided into two regions: Ruka-West and Ruka-Vostok.

In the western zone, the most difficult terrain, with steep grades, interesting even for professionals, but these routes are not very long. The descents in Ruka-Vostok are longer, but quiet. They can be recommended to intermediate-level skiers or beginners. However, in the areas of Sahara and Pessaries and professionals can enjoy.

On the slopes there are snow cannons, 16 lighted trails are open. There are chair lifts, children's tracks, cross-country tracks. Fans of snowboarding also do not get bored: they are waiting for three half-pipes, rails, trampolines and a circuit for the border cross. Another highlight of the resort - freestyle center with a mogul trasco (length 225 m, height difference 106 m).

Right on the slopes are very conveniently located cafes and small restaurants. Especially popular game restaurants, "Swiss bistro" and fish "chum-restaurant".

Map of Kuusamo-Ruka


Climate Kuusamo-Ruka

Average monthly temperature, ° C
янв Feb mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug A seine Oct ноя Dec
afternoon -10 -9 -3 +2 +9 +16 +18 +15 +9 +2 -3 -7
night -19 -18 -13 -7 +0 +6 +9 +7+2 -2 -9 -16

Entertainment, excursions and attractions Kuusamo-Ruka

Sports center "Ruka Club" with tennis courts, squash courts, badminton, basketball, mini-golf, billiards, table tennis, gym, solarium, massage room, sauna and jacuzzi. Children's playroom, shops, supermarket, restaurants, bars and office of the company offering all sorts of winter entertainment (walks on sleighs, harnessed by deer or huskies, and trips on snowmobiles).

In the water park "Tropiki" (Tropikki) in the center of Kuusamo - Jacuzzi, massage waterfall, solarium, water slide, herbal baths, several types of massage

Parents in the kindergarten "Sadetahti" (Sadetahti) can leave their child with a tutor who speaks Finnish, English and German. There you can bring your toys and food (there is no own food in the garden). On the very slope of the resort, Vuosselli, educational activities for children are held.
Slopes of Kusam-Ruk

For children

Parents in the kindergarten "Sadetahti" (Sadetahti) can leave their child with a tutor who speaks Finnish, English and German. There you can bring your toys and food (there is no own food in the garden). On the very slope of the resort, Vuosselli, educational activities for children are held. Photo Kuusamo-Ruka (3)