Over 200 days of snow
Ruka is full of winter fun and lappish experiences. Enjoy well maintained slopes, efficient ski lifts and stunning views. The ski season lasts more than 200 days. The multifaceted ski area is suited for children, adults, beginners and experts. Welcome to the coordinates of snow!
The ski slopes will open again in October
We have a record-breaking amount of snow in store for the start of the next fall season. The opening target for the skiing season 2020–2021 is 2nd of October 2020. See you then at the coordinates of snow! Read more about the opening of the Finnish winter season in Ruka>
Current news in Ruka Ski Resort
Summer season in Ruka Ski resort started on June 19th 2020. Read more about our summer activities>
Summer opening hours for scenic lifts & summer sled track:
Note! There might be exceptions in the opening hours due to weather and wind conditions. During rain the summer sled track is closed. Please check daily exceptions here.
VillageExpress chairlift and summer sled track
- 19.6.–8.8.2020 klo 10.00–20.00
- 9.8.–30.8.2020 klo 10.00–18.00
- 4.–6.9.2020 klo 10.00–18.00
- 11.–13.9.2020 klo 10.00–18.00
- 18.–20.9.2020 klo 10.00–18.00
- 25.–27.9.2020 klo 10.00–18.00
Village-2-Valley gondola
19.6 – 27.9.2020 klo 10.00–17.00
Instructions for summer visitors
-Welcome to Ruka! Please use the services of the ski resort only in good health. Stay at home if you have respiratory symptoms.
-Please take care of your hand hygiene and wash hands often. Take advantage of the hand disinfection options available and protect your mouth when you cough with a handkerchief or sleeve.
-Please keep a safety distance of at least one meter between other customers and staff in the lift queue and in the rental shop.
-To avoid contacts, you can buy pedestrian, summer toboggan and cyclist lift tickets in advance from online store store.ruka.fi.
-Please travel in the chairlift and gondola only with family members or people in the same group. We disinfected the chairlift guard rails and the summer toboggan sleds after use.
-We handle rental mountain bikes and helmets with disinfectant after use. Please wear gloves when riding or handling rental bike.
-If necessary, we limit the number of lift tickets sold to avoid congestion.
-Our ski resort staff follows all the latest instructions and precautions of the health authorities. We pay attention to efficient cleaning in all
customer and staff facilities.
-Thank you for cooperating with us so that we can guarantee a safe and relaxing holiday for everyone!
Q&A about Ski Resort winter season 2019–2020 ending in 23rd of March
How should I act if I bought lift tickets or rental equipment in advance and are now left unused?
From unused lift tickets and rental equipment purchases will be refunded in full for the customers. However, at this stage of the season, season passes are not refunded. Please return the equipment you have rented to the same rental shop you picked them up. There you will also receive a refund for days that are left unused due to closing the slopes.
Why is there no refund for the season pass?
We at Rukakeskus ltd have decided not to reimburse 2019–2020 season passes. The ski season lasted from 4th of October 2019 to 23rd of March 2020, so our customers had the possibility to ski/snowboard well above the daily value of the ski tickets. In addition, we follow the terms and conditions of The Finnish Ski Area Association (FSAA) for Finnish Ski Resort services. According to Clause 6.7.2 of the general terms and conditions for Ski Resort services, there is no right to receive compensation if the interruption is caused by reasons independent of the personnel, such as a power failure, high winds, excessively low temperatures, fog or other comparable reason, which the parties were not aware of at the time of purchasing the ticket or the consequences of which the personnel could not have prevented. Early closure was necessary to prevent the spread of the coronavirus epidemic. We are very sorry about the situation, but the most important thing has been to follow the instructions given by the authorities to prevent the spread of the disease.
How should I act if I have a reservation for a Ruka or Pyhä Ski-Inn aparment or hotel and I want to make changes to it?
Please read detailed change and cancel guide here >
More information of COVID-19 impact on Ruka-Kuusamo tourism area can be found here >
PLAN YOUR SNOW HOLIDAY
Ski Passes
Buy your ski passes cheaper online.
Rental Equipment
Rent your equipment beforehand.
Slope programme
Activities free of charge.
Ski-Inn Accommodation
Excellent location at the slopes.
Ski School
Snowfun with ski school.
After Ski & Bands
After Ski and live-music.
