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· Ruka ·
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Ruka
FINLAND
Welcome to the winter travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Ruka in Finland. If you would like to view the summer season resort information please click on the "summer guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Ruka in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 290 m
- 290-496 m
- 18
- 20 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Kuusamo (1h)
- N/A
- N/A
- N/A
- N/A
Good points
- Good for beginners and lower intermediates
- Maybe lucky enough to see the Northern Lights
- Winter activities
Not so good
- Very cold location
- Limited daylight hours
Description
Ruka is Finlands premier resort, and lies only 20kms west of the Russian border. Popular with both downhill and cross country skiers, the resort offers good terrain for beginners and intermediates alike. Most of the runs are floodlit until 7pm allowing you to ski and capture the wonderful spectacle which is the Northern Lights between December and Febraury.
