Ruka's ski school offers high quality instructing in English for skiers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or advanced enthusiast, our devoted and qualified instructors will take you to the next level. We offer 3-day and 5-day courses that include one 1h 45min lesson per day (so-called "half-day courses"). Take a look at the course description and book your own course online!
Skiing group courses (levels 0–4)– duration: 3 or 5 half days (1h 45min per day)
Have fun on the slopes and learn new skills on skis! On this course we offer lessons in two different skill level. You can check your own skill level from our skill guide here.
FIRST TIMER SKILL LEVEL 0: LEARN TO SKI COURSE for 5 to 11 YEARS / TEENS & ADULTS
If you have never tried downhill skiing before, this is a great way to start. We will help you get started with skiing and become familiar with your equipment. We will first teach you to glide on your skis, stop and make turns on easy slopes, and as you develop, you will become more confident with your new skills and get familiar with lifts. At the end of the course, you will be able to ski on your own on easy/gentle slopes and fully enjoy your new experience and skills.
SKILL LEVELS: BEGINNER 1- LOW INTERMEDIATE 2- INTERMEDIATE 3 - ADVANCED 4
IMPROVER SKI COURSES for 5 to 11 YEARS / TEENS & ADULTS
These groups are for people who already have at least some experience of skiing. Participants will be split into groups according to their skill level at the beginning of the course. Whatever the starting level, we guarantee that you will receive a wonderful ski/snowboard experience with lots of new skills.
Availability: 9.12.2024–28.2.2025.New groups starts on Mondays
Duration: 3 or 5 half-days, 1h 45min lessons per day, consecutively days.
Skill level: 0–4
Group size: min. 4 person / group / skill level.
- Morning class: 1st day: 11 am–12.45 pm, 2nd day–5th day: 10 am–11.45 am
Afternoon class: 1st day–5th day: 2 pm–3.45 pm - Note! At 24th of Dec afternoon class starts at 12.00, and
25th of DEC Morning class starts at 12pm, and afternoon class starts at 3pm.
Season 24-25 prices:
- 3 half-day course (3 x 1h45min) 123 € / 5-11 yrs and 138 € / teen & adult
- 5 half-day course (5 x 1h45min) 205 € / 5-11 yrs and 230 € / teen & adult
Meeting place: Ski School groups meeting place is beside of the Ski Bistro restaurant terrace / in front of the Mini-Ruka area and Button-lift. That is at East side of Ruka ski area, and near by the Valley rental / the Family Park and the Gondola-lift Valley bottom station.
BOOK COURSE ONLINE
Book and pay for your course online at the calendar view below. If you have any questions, send us an email skischool@ruka.fi or give us a call +358-(0)400-101 636.
Choose from the Rate -space correct length of the course and skill level. Once you are filling booking details, you may request morning or afternoon group schedule.
At the moment it's not possible to make bookings that value is over 500€ due to temporary error in the system. We are trying to solve the issue. If you want to book courses for more than 500€, please make separate bookings, which are each under 500€.
Bookings must be made in advance, no later than the day before the course by 3 pm. We recommend making your reservation well in advance.