Husky Sledding Safari
Near Ruka 2.5 hrs
Glide through snowy forests pulled by a team of enthusiastic huskies.
Where to stay
Hotels in Ruka
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At a glance
Climate
Alpine
Languages
Finnish and English
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+3)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Ruka Village
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Not expected, appreciated for excellent service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
90 · Outstanding
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Reindeer stew
Salmon soup
Cloudberry products
Karelian pies
When to visit Ruka
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February
Busiest: Dec-Apr
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Jan90
Cold, snowy, dark
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Feb95
Cold, snowy, more daylight
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Mar90
Cold, snowy, long days
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Apr70
Snow melting, spring
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May40
Spring, nature wakes
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Jun60
Midnight sun, hiking
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Jul65
Warmest, hiking, lakes
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Aug60
Late summer, early autumn
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Sept75
Autumn colors, cool
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Oct40
Cold, first snow
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Nov60
Winter starts, snowy
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Dec85
Peak winter, snowy
Things to do in Ruka
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Ice Fishing Excursion
Local lakes 3 hrs
Try your hand at ice fishing on a frozen lake, a peaceful Arctic pastime.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Snowmobile Safari
Near Ruka 2 hrs
Explore the vast snowy landscapes on an exhilarating snowmobile tour.
Reindeer Sleigh Ride
Reindeer farms 1 hr
Enjoy a serene sleigh ride through the snow, pulled by gentle reindeer.
Best in the evening
2 places
Northern Lights Hunting
Surrounding wilderness 3 hrs
Seek out the magical Aurora Borealis dancing across the Arctic sky.
Traditional Finnish Sauna
Various accommodations 1.5 hrs
Relax and rejuvenate in a traditional Finnish sauna, often followed by a dip in snow or ice water.
Any time of day
1 place
Skiing & Snowboarding
Ruka Village 4 hrs
Experience world-class slopes and snow parks at Ruka Ski Resort.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Ruka
Straight-line distance from the centre of Ruka.
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