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
The variety of adventures is constantly developing in Ruka-Kuusamo. Also new, interesting accommodation services are opened all the time. We aim to keep our focus on sustainability issues when creating new services in the area.
Ruka Anniversary Year offers a lot of novelties too!
New events
Previous novelties
Kuusamo's Restaurant Tapio rises to Michelin level
New addition to the annually published list by The Michelin Guide is Restaurant Tapio, located in Ruka village. It received the prestigious Michelin star. Tapio is the northernmost restaurant in the guide, and in the world, to be awarded a star this year.
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.
New apartment hotel at Ruka: Ski-Inn Valtavaara Chalets
The latest Ski-Inn development, Valtavaara Chalet, is being built in the Ruka Valley area, allowing easy access to Ruka's slopes, trails, and Valtavaara for hiking with just a few steps.
The pre-marketing of the apartments has started, and the first units have already been reserved. Valtavaara Chalet is scheduled to be completed in October 2025, fitting perfectly into the new ski season.
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.
Scandic Rukahovi has been renovated during the summer and autumn of 2024
The 105 rooms and corridors of Scandic Rukahovi, a landmark in Ruka village, was renovated over the summer and autumn of 2024.
New Holiday Club Timeshares to Ruka!
Holiday Club is renovating the highly sought-after ski-in ski-out vacation homes at the base of Ruka’s slopes. These homes, located between Ruka village and Kelorinne slope, accommodate 2-8 people. The renovations will be carried out in phases, with the first phase expected to be completed in 2024.
