Ruka Ski Resort offers multiple rest stop huts and outdoor fireplaces, where it is easy to have a pause of skiing, grill sausages on an open fire, and enjoy your own packed lunch. Rest stop huts are open according to the slope opening hours.
Saarua
Saaruan Taukotupa hut is located at the downstation of Saarua slopes, next to Saarua’s parking area. The warm hut includes bathrooms, a fireplace, and tables. More tables and an outdoor fireplace are located on the terrace.
Ruka Park Club is located next to the SaaruaExpress chairlift. Feel free to use the ping-pong tables, game consoles, and warm-up equipment when you want to take a break from skiing. You can also dry your gloves in the drying rack and load your mobile devices in a locker. Ruka Park Club has multiple tables and a microwave to heat up your meal. Access to tap water and bathrooms can be found a few steps from Saaruan Taukotupa hut.
NOTICE! Currently out of service due to construction work, the new location will be announced later. Saarua Lappish hut is located close to the SaaruaExpress and Village-2-Valley gondola top stations, next to Ruka Park. In the Lappish hut, you can grill sausages and enjoy your own snacks.
Ruka Valley
Rosa & Rudolf, Family Park hut, is located on the right-hand side of Family Park in the middle of the slope. Warm hut offers a great space for families to grill sausages, eat packed meals, and observe the fun on the slopes in Family Park. Inside is a fireplace and tables. The big outdoor terrace has another fireplace and plenty of space for a barbecue on sunny days.
Rosa & Rudolf Family Park lean-to fireplace is located at the bottom of the Park, in front of the Ski Bistro. Bathrooms can be found in the neighboring restaurant or at the downstation of the M ski lift.
Rosa & Rudolf Kids' Club is an indoor play area for small children, with free admission with a valid ski pass. It is located next to the gondola downstation in Ruka Valley.
Vuosseli
Along Rudolf Adventure Route, next to the reindeer enclosure, is a lean-to and a fireplace where you can observe the reindeer while having a break.
Masto
Maston Taukotupa hut is located in the downstation of Masto slopes, next to Masto’s parking area. The warm hut includes bathrooms, a fireplace, and multiple tables. More tables and an outdoor fireplace are located on the terrace.
At the Masto slope area, there are two fireplaces — one at the lower station of the Välirinteet and another, the Snow Monsters' nest, in the Snow Valley.
Front slopes
An outdoor fireplace can be found beside the Village Express down station.
A lean-to and an outdoor fireplace are situated right below the top of Kelo slopes. Kelo lean-to is a great place to enjoy the beautiful sunsets of Ruka.
All the fireplaces are provided with firewood that is free to use. Please remember to put trash in the bins and leave the space clean after use.
