Kuusamo is located near the Arctic Circle in the territory of the Oulanka National Reserve. There are many natural attractions, more than 5000 lakes and ponds
20 km from Kuusamo there is the ski resort Ruka - one of the most famous winter sports centers in Finland. 29 slalom slopes and 360 km of cross-country trails are waiting for skiers here (41 km of them are illuminated at night). Special tracks for children and beginners are laid, as well as for fans of snowboarding. There is also a snowmobile safari. In addition to skiing, there is the oldest school in Finland, which has been training slalom for more than 40 years. The ski season lasts from October to early May
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Telephone numbers
8-10-358-8-telephone number
How to get to Kuusamo-Ruka
Flight Helsinki-Kuusamo (1 hour 20 minutes); train Helsinki - Oulu (6, 5 hours), then transfer Oulu - Kuusamo (about two hours)
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Kuusamo-Ruka trails
The skiing area of this resort can be divided into two regions: Ruka-West and Ruka-Vostok.
In the western zone, the most complex terrain, with steep grades, interesting even for professionals, however these routes are not very long. The descents in Ruka-Vostok are longer, but quiet. They can be recommended to intermediate-level skiers or beginners. However, in the areas of Sahara and Pessaries and professionals can enjoy.
Snow cannons are installed on the slopes, 16 lighted trails are open. There are chair lifts, children's tracks, cross-country tracks. Fans of snowboarding also do not get bored: they are waiting for three half-pipes, rails, trampolines and a circuit for the border cross. Another highlight of the resort is the freestyle center with a majestic trail (length 225 m, height difference 106 m)
Kuusamo-Ruka climate
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| In the afternoon | - 10 | - 9 | - 3 | + 2 | + 9 | + 16 | + 18 | + 15 | + 9 | + 2 | - 3 | - 7 |
| at night | - 19 | - 18 | - 13 | - 7 | + 0 | + 6 | + 9 | + 7 | + 2 | - 2 | - 9 | - 16 |
Fun, sightseeing and sightseeing Kuusamo-Ruka
Ruka-Club sports center with tennis courts, squash courts, badminton, basketball, mini- golf, billiards, table tennis, gym, solarium, massage an office, a sauna and a jacuzzi. Children's playroom, shops, supermarket, restaurants, bars and office of the company offering all kinds of winter entertainment (walks on sleighs, reindeers or huskies, and snowmobile trips).
In the Tropikki water park in the center of Kuusamo - Jacuzzi, massage waterfall, solarium, water slide, herbal baths, several types of massage
For children
Parents in the kindergarten "Sadetahti" (Sadetahti) can leave their child with a tutor who speaks Finnish, English and German. There you can bring your toys and food (there is no own food in the garden). On the very slope of the resort, Vuosselli, there are training sessions for children. Photo Kuusamo-Ruka (3)