Ruka

Winter is ideal for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, husky experiences, and Northern Lights tours. Summer and autumn offer hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, white-water rafting, and wildlife experiences in the forests and national parks around Kuusamo. Travellers can also ride the Ruka Coaster, an alpine coaster that winds down the fell through Arctic scenery. The best time to visit therefore depends on whether you prefer winter sports, summer adventures, wildlife observation, or colorful autumn landscapes.

Yes. Nordic Odyssey can help you combine Ruka with Oulanka National Park, Riisitunturi National Park, and other nature destinations around Kuusamo. Your itinerary may include skiing, hiking, rafting, the Ruka Coaster, accommodations, transportation, and guided wilderness activities. For a memorable summer wildlife experience, our two-day trip in search of the brown bear combines an overnight bear-watching experience in a wilderness cabin with a guided hike in Oulanka National Park. The standard trip begins and ends in Rovaniemi and travels through the Kuusamo region.