Ruka
Kuusamo, Finland
Ruka has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is mainly clear, with a high near 13°C and a low around 8°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Scandinavian Mountains, with 201 m · 660 ft of vertical drop. Ruka typically opens around October 2 and closes around May 2.
Snow forecast
9°No snow
12°No snow12°No snow
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 291 m · 950 ft
- Summit · Ruka
- 492 m · 1,610 ft
- Vertical drop
- 201 m · 660 ft
- Mountain range
- Scandinavian Mountains
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- October 2 – May 2
Season passes
Ruka is included on Indy Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Parking
- Ruka Parking Hall — hourly
- €2 / hour
- Ruka Parking Hall — 24 h
- €15 / day
Official ruka.fi: heated Ruka Parking Hall next to village/slopes EUR 1.50/h or 15/24h (semi-heated ~320 spaces). Multiple surface lots along SkiBus (Saarua, Valley, etc.) — village parking supervised by ParkkiPate; many day lots free or time-limited — hall is the clearly published paid facility. SkiBus free with ski pass/gear in Ruka area.
Frequently asked
- When does Ruka open for the season?
- Ruka typically opens around October 2 and closes around May 2. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Ruka open right now?
- Ruka is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Ruka?
- Yes — Ruka has parking. Parking is paid — Ruka Parking Hall — hourly costs €2 / hour. No reservation is required.
- Is Ruka on the Indy Pass?
- Yes — Ruka is included on Indy Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Ruka and how high is it?
- Ruka is a ski resort in Kuusamo, Finland, in the Scandinavian Mountains. Its base sits at 291 m · 950 ft, rising to a summit of 492 m · 1,610 ft at Ruka, giving a vertical drop of 201 m · 660 ft.