The Skiers' Guide to Ruka

My husbands first ski trip. And he is now totally addicted! A fab resort for beginners and lots of black and red runs too (which we were too scared to do this time round)

It's honestly has be the trip of a lifetime. I can't recommend this resort enough for all levels - families or even parties. It honestly has it all

Thankyou ❤️

Great resort for families, and everything within walking distance in the village and on the other side of the mountain.
Loads of great places to eat and drink.
Could get busy on the gondolas and anywhere at lunch on the ski-side of the mountain, but it was Christmas/New Year in Lapland… also they’re building loads year-on-year and blue/red slopes were quiet. Will 100% go back.

Disclaimer that it was the coldest week in Finnish record when we were there

Ruka was a nice resort with a variety of runs across three valleys
The beginners are in a small fenced off area at the bottom of the mountain
Ski school was good but too cold to properly take advantage of
Mainly T-bar and button lifts due to winds, gondola was closed some days due to this so have to use T-bar to get up the mountain which is okay as long as you’re advanced enough to ski back to accommodation (some of our group weren’t and so couldn’t get to ski lockers), there were some shuttle busses but not very frequent
Food and drink was expensive but expected in Lapland
Accommodation was incredible with log burner and sauna, good self catering facilities

Ruka was a wonderful resort, with a great variety of slopes for all abilities. Lifts easy to use and no big waiting times to get on them. Very family friendly, fire pits situated around the slopes to stop off and warm up by, helpful ski patrol should you need them. A very good choice of restaurants and places to grab a drink. Highly recommend Base on the mountain for lunch or dinner, even just a bite to eat, it’s very chilled but amazing food and great service. Also Piste which is probably one of the better places for an apres vibe too.

We absolutely loved Ruka . Snow was incredible. Resort fun . Magical . Will return ! The most amazing NYE . Perfect for families to couples to groups .