Check out the upcoming renovations in the Ruka-Kuusamo area and enjoy the new services on your next holiday. Welcome to experience the developing Ruka-Kuusamo!
New at Ruka-Kuusamo
Ruka-Kuusamo is growing and developing
New services in Ruka-Kuusamo
On the experience front, we constantly offer all kinds of new activities. This summer, Finland’s first mountain alpine coaster built on a fell will open in this summer. It’s called the Ruka Coaster.
Those wanting to test their skills as the mountain’s most talented rally driver can try out another new summer attraction: Ruka Rally — gravity-powered, engine-free downhill cars.
In Ruka Village, construction of the new Break Sokos Hotel Ruka will begin in the autumn. The hotel is scheduled to open for the 2027–2028 winter season.
New events
Previous novelties
Unlock summer with the Ruka Fun Pass
New for summer 2024: With the Ruka Fun Pass, you're in for endless fun on the summer sled track, scenic lifts, zipline, mini-golf, and Bike Park. You can rent disc golf discs for two different courses free of charge and enjoy exclusive discounts on water park access and bike rentals.
The passes are available all summer long, 7.6.-22.9.2024. The prices of the Ruka Fun Pass starting from 35 €/child/day, 49 €/adult/day.
Ruka Park was renovated for winter 2024-2025
Ruka Park located on the Saarua slopes in Ruka has undergone a complete renovation with an investment of approximately 2 million euros to meet international competition and World Cup standards. Changes include alterations to the slope's profile, installation of an energy-efficient automatic snowmaking system, and effective LED lighting.
Year round alpine coaster and motorless mountain carts to Ruka for summer 2025
Ruka Ski Resort has begun constructing a new attraction. The alpine coaster from the top of the fell will be the first of its kind in Finland. In addition, gravity-powered motorless mountain carts will be introduced, allowing visitors to race down from the heights.
Gravel biking is growing: 19 new routes, total of 900 km for summe 2024
Ruka-Kuusamo has now focused on assembling the area's route network into suitable and scenically stunning circular routes. The gravel route network consists of several hubs, with the largest being in Ruka village and Kuusamo centre. Additionally, there are intersections in Oivanki and Käylä.
The routes can be combined in various ways, so there is something for gravel enthusiasts, those new to the discipline, and families looking to cycle together.
A Break Sokos Hotel is being built in Ruka
The hotel will have about 220 rooms, a restaurant, and a café. The earliest opening target is set for 2027.
Parking spaces will be located in an underground garage beneath the hotel. A pedestrian approaching from the direction of Ruka village will encounter a cozy entrance plaza located among the buildings, featuring the reception and café with terraces.
