Hostel Rukatunturi - Ski Hostel Ruka
Rukatunturi - Ski Hostel Ruka
Vaunukuja 3
93825 Rukatunturi
Finland
Tel.
+358 400 241 795
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Ski Hostel Ruka is situated in the Ruka Ski Resort near the town of Kuusamo. The slopes start from the doorsteps of the hostel. You can choose from the popular ‘Saarua slope’ or the traditional ‘Vuosseli slope’. Or you can try several other slopes a bit further away. There are also activities available especially for the kids at the ‘Rosa & Rudolf Adventure Route’ by the Vuosseli slope. Snowboarders will love ‘Battery Park’ at Saarua.
If you don’t have your own skiing equipment, don’t worry, you can rent equipment near the hostel. And also those who enjoy cross-country skiing will be happy to see the tracks right by the hostel as well as a snowmobile route. During summertime the hiking possibilities are endless! The most popular hiking route in Kuusamo – if not in the whole country – ‘Karhunkierros Trail’ (Bear’s Trail) runs next to the hostel.
Ski Hostel Ruka has rooms for 1 to 4 people. Each room is 22 square metres in size and contains a double bed and a sofa-bed. Each room also has their own kitchenette, which includes a fridge, microwave oven, cooker and coffee machine. All rooms have their own bathroom, TV, drying cabinet (for clothes) and Wifi.
Ski Hostel Ruka operates in the same premises as ‘Vuosselin Helmi’ accommodation services. The hostel is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. from November to April. From May until the end of October it has a 24-hour phone service. The reception is adjacent to ‘Wings Bar Restaurant’ on the ground floor of the building. Breakfast is available for groups when booked in advance. The restaurant area can also be used as a conference room for up to 50 people.
In the same building as the hostel you will also find an activity holiday company ‘Lapin Huuma’, which offers a wide range of activities and adventures around the year.
If you don’t have your own skiing equipment, don’t worry, you can rent equipment near the hostel. And also those who enjoy cross-country skiing will be happy to see the tracks right by the hostel as well as a snowmobile route. During summertime the hiking possibilities are endless! The most popular hiking route in Kuusamo – if not in the whole country – ‘Karhunkierros Trail’ (Bear’s Trail) runs next to the hostel.
Ski Hostel Ruka has rooms for 1 to 4 people. Each room is 22 square metres in size and contains a double bed and a sofa-bed. Each room also has their own kitchenette, which includes a fridge, microwave oven, cooker and coffee machine. All rooms have their own bathroom, TV, drying cabinet (for clothes) and Wifi.
Ski Hostel Ruka operates in the same premises as ‘Vuosselin Helmi’ accommodation services. The hostel is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. from November to April. From May until the end of October it has a 24-hour phone service. The reception is adjacent to ‘Wings Bar Restaurant’ on the ground floor of the building. Breakfast is available for groups when booked in advance. The restaurant area can also be used as a conference room for up to 50 people.
In the same building as the hostel you will also find an activity holiday company ‘Lapin Huuma’, which offers a wide range of activities and adventures around the year.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 20 | 80 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | November - April open 12.00-22.00hrs, other times telephone answering service |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open all year. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | SkiBus stop 0,01km, Kuusamo Bus Station 27 km. SkiBus runs during wintertime in the Ruka area and between Ruka and Kuusamo. |
| Parking: | Free parking onsite. |
| Location: | In the East-Ruka area, 25 kilometres from the town of Kuusamo. When driving National Highway 5 - Rukajärventie Road - Vuosselintie Road and you will get to Bistrontie Road, where the hostel is. |
| Rail: | Oulu 243km |
| Airport: | Kuusamo 28km |
Attractions
 | Hiking area | | Restaurants nearby |
| Winter sports | | Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Sheets for hire |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Sauna |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Meals available |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Sports |
 | Rates include local tax |
Customer Reviews Rukatunturi - Ski Hostel Ruka
| 01 Feb 2013 Steven, Northern Ireland | 100% | |
| I had an amazing time, the room was very clean and the bar down stairs was pretty cool, and you can just ski off the slope onto your front door, even on my last day they let me stay in the room late and gave me a lift to the airport, i would highly recomend staying here :-) | ||
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