Ruka

Ruka sits on the slopes of Rukatunturi fell in northeastern Finland, where Kuusamo’s wooded uplands extend towards the Russian border. This compact resort is one of Finland’s established centres for downhill skiing, with lifts and pistes set across the fell rather than around a conventional town centre. Ruka also hosts the annual Ruka Nordic event, bringing ski jumping, cross-country skiing and Nordic combined to the opening part of the international winter season. In snow-free months, nearby Oulanka National Park and the Karhunkierros hiking route connect the area with Finland’s northern wilderness. Discover how Ruka belongs to the wider Kuusamo region by browsing webcams nearby.

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