Reindeers and Polar Night Lights, Finland’s Ruka Snow Resort, Have You Heard of It?
Thinking of somewhere completely different for your skiing and snowboarding? Ruka Ski Resort boasts an approximately 200-day long ski season…here’s 8 interesting things about skiing Ruka you may not know.
- The area is famous for its snow-covered fir trees, known as “snow monsters”—and even has a dedicated slope, Snow Valley, in their honor.
- A key highlight is Ruka Park, a world-renowned snow park featuring a slopestyle course that meets international championship and World Cup standards.
- At the peak of Ruka, you’ll find a restaurant and sauna BASE Eat & Heat offering stunning fell views, along with an outdoor bathing area.
- The Polar Night Light Festival, the world’s northernmost light installation illuminating the ski slopes, takes place every January.
- Karhunkierros, Finland’s most popular hiking trail, passes through Ruka.
- Ruka is located in Kuusamo, which was voted the most beautiful municipality in Finland.
- Designed as a ski-in, ski-out destination, Ruka features restaurants and services right next to the slopes—meaning you won’t need a car.
- The world’s most northernmost Michelin star restaurant Tapio is located in the heart of Ruka Village.

For more information about Ruka, visit https://www.ruka.fi/en