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Ruka

Rukatunturintie 9, Kuusamo 93825, Finland
358-8-8600 200
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Kuusamo
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Activities: Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snow-shoeing
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Sherborne, United Kingdom
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
115 helpful votes 115 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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Ruka is such a lovely ski resort i hope it gets the recognition it deserves and becomes a big name, I have heard alot of bad things about skiing in finland but Ruka really puts any of those fears to rest. I would highly recommend to everyone to try it out. More

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Rovaniemi, Finland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Ruka is one of the best skiing resorts in Finland. The slopes are well maintained and groomed and usually Ruka is one of the first resorts to open in the winter. There are many different slopes and they offer a lot of challenges for different skill levels. More

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Glasgow
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

2nd visit and will go back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More

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UK
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

This resort seems to have a reputation for only being suitable for beginners but it's so untrue! The runs are brilliant and if you're really looking for something to challenge you, there's an amazing snowpark with some pretty extreme jumps and there is also the Olympic black run. It's the most beautiful resorts I've ever seen and very well maintained.... More

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York, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

What a great time we had in Ruka this year. It is 6 years since we were last there and a few things have changed in the intervening years. Back then Ruka was no more than a few buildings surrounding a central car park and I was a novice skier having only previously negotiated one full blue run. Now Ruka... More

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chilcompton
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

We have been to both Levi & Yllas previously but have to say this was the best. The snow was fantastic and the slopes well groomed. The only draw back was we went during the 1st week in January and the place was overrun by Russians and Ukranians who do not know the meaning of 'manners'. They apparently celebrate Xmas... More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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A group of 8 of us just spent a week in Ruka. We stayed in a charming cabin called Kantolan Veska which is situated about 5km from Ruka Village (off the road called Veska Ahontie), but with a very reliable taxi service, being outside the village wasn't an issue (and at about 20€ between 8 of us, cheaper and easier... More

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Kent
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2009
7
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My husband I recently got back from Ruka and had a really lovely time. We had the weather quite mild, it was minus 8 most days and went down to minus 16 one day. You only really seem to feel the cold when you are skiing and at the top of the hill, but bearable if wearing the right gear!... More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2009
5
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Although we had a fantastic week in Lapland the first week of January 09, I would not do a return trip to Ruka, or with Inghams! We stayed in a self catered cabin, and thank god we did because the prices in restaurants for food and drink were crazy - 11 euros for a small glass of wine, and 6... More

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Buckinghamshire
1 review
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2009
10
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Booked through Inghams and stayed at the Ruka Log Cabins arriving on the 28th December 08 staying to 5th Jan 09. There were 6 adults in our party and our cabin was, according to the brochure, able to accommodate 6-8 people. I think that would have been a real push, we were expecting the living accommodation in the cabin to... More

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