Ruka-Kuusamo has some of the most beautiful places in Finland and the ugliest place names. And snow, guaranteed snow! In Ruka-Kuusamo's diverse range of events you can cheer on top skiers, play a game of fast-paced beanie hockey on January 21-23. and party with top artists, not forgetting the traditional Spring Break and Wappulounas at the end of April, which are celebrated under the spring sun. Experience Winter sports starting with the world cup FIS Ruka Nordic 25-28.11. with top athletes who'll be competing at the Beijing Olympics. At the Nuts Ski wilderness skiing event 26.3. you can go cross-country skiing through Oulanka National Park yourself. Polar Night Light Festival January 14.-30. pains the whole fell area with stunning colors and LUMI Festival 11.-12.2. will bring Finland's most renowned export artists to the fell area at the beginning of February, just weeks before the winter holiday season. Check it out and read more! Book your trip to Ruka! More information about Ruka's events FIS Ruka Nordic www.ruka.fi/ruka-nordic FIS Freestyle www.ruka.fi/freestyleopening Polar Night Light www.ruka.fi/lightfestival Beanie Hockey www.ruka.fi/pipolatkä LUMI www.ruka.fi/lumifestival Winter Holiday - Hiihtolomat www.ruka.fi/hiihtolomat Nuts Ski www.ruka.fi/nutsski Spring Break www.ruka.fi/spring-break Wappulounas www.ruka.fi/wappulounas
