Why Ruka is Highly Rated for Accommodation

Ruka's bronze medal for Best Ski Resort for Accommodation in Europe with a rating of 4.67/5.00 speaks volumes about how well this Finnish resort looks after its guests. The accommodation options here really deliver, from self-catering apartments with proper kitchenettes that help keep costs down to incredible log cabins complete with traditional saunas and log burners. Tess, an advanced skier, raved about her "incredible" accommodation with these classic Finnish features, whilst Emily highlighted how most hotels include kitchenettes, brilliant for sorting your own meals and saving a few quid. The quality across the board genuinely impresses, with Gemma noting the overall setup being spot-on for different types of trips.

Everything in Ruka is organised around the slopes. Jodie loved that "everything is within walking distance in the village and on the other side of the mountain." You're never far from the action. The ski-in/ski-out access means you can roll out of bed and onto the snow, with ski lockers positioned so you're not lugging gear about unnecessarily. Our users consistently mention how easy it is to nip back to your accommodation between sessions, chuck the kettle on, or fire up that sauna after a cold day on the hill. It's this thoughtful layout combined with properly sorted lodging that's earned Ruka its well-deserved bronze.

Read our full resort guide to see how Ruka stacks up across all 20 of our community-rated categories!