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Kuusamo and Ruka
Finland's Ruka ski resort, with snowy fells, husky trails and northern lights, just south of the Arctic Circle.
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What Kuusamo and Ruka is like
Kuusamo is a lakeland town in north-east Finland, near the Russian border, and the airport for the ski resort of Ruka. Winter brings deep snow, husky and reindeer rides, and northern lights on clear nights.
Don't miss
- 01RukaA ski resort on a fell, with dozens of slopes.
- 02Oulanka National ParkCanyons, rapids and frozen waterfalls.
- 03Husky and reindeer safarisSleds through snowy forest.
- 04Ice fishingFish through a hole in a frozen lake.
Where to stay
- RukaCabins and hotels by the slopes, about 30 minutes' drive.
- Kuusamo townCheaper, by the lake.
Worth knowing
Ruka hosts World Cup ski jumping and cross-country skiing early every winter.
Pieni Karhunkierros: the 'little bear's ring' trail
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A 12-kilometre loop in Oulanka National Park with hanging bridges and the Myllykoski rapids.
Direct flights to Kuusamo and Ruka from the UK
3 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | TUI | Dec to Feb | 1,415 mi | Fares → |
| Gatwick | TUI | Dec to Feb | 1,449 mi | Fares → |
| Manchester | TUI | Dec to Feb | 1,379 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Kuusamo and Ruka by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8° | -16° | – |
| February | -8° | -16° | – |
| March | -2° | -12° | – |
| April | 3° | -6° | – |
| May | 10° | 1° | – |
| June | 16° | 7° | – |
| July | 20° | 10° | – |
| August | 17° | 8° | – |
| September | 11° | 4° | – |
| October | 3° | -2° | – |
| November | -2° | -8° | – |
| December | -6° | -12° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Kuusamo). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Finland travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.