Scandic Rukahovi
You'll find this ski slope-side hotel in one of the best spots in Ruka. The hotel comes with comfortable rooms, cosy apartments, and family-friendly features.
Scandic Rukahovi Lapland Holidays
TUI Lapland Explorer
Kilometre-long frozen lakes, acres of snow-topped trees, and first-class ski slopes with the nightlife to match are all staples of holidays to Ruka. Holidays to Kuusamo serve up some stellar, snow-blanketed scenery – this peaceful town’s a great spot to see the best of Finland’s natural beauty.
The Scandic Rukahovi's a winner when it comes to scenery. It sits at the bottom of Ruka's ski slopes, and the back of the property brushes shoulders with a pine forest. There's lots to do nearby, from hiking to reindeer safaris.
Inside, this place keeps things cosy. Red plaid patterned accessories and wooden beams give a warm, rustic feel. You'll find a few big, stone fireplaces dotted around, too.
The rooms here come with a TV, a dryer for wet clothes, a kettle, and Wi-Fi*. In superior rooms individual tea or coffee sachets, plus a kettle are provided. Apartments are located away from the main building, about a 5 to 10-minute walk away. Duplex studios with a sauna are also available.
Head over to the Rukahovi restaurant for breakfast. There are 'better morning' breakfasts, where you can choose from a range of hot and cold buffet options, as well as lots of choice for those with dietary requirements.The Kaltiokivi restaurant dishes up lunch and dinner à la carte. Thanks to its play area, this place is a favourite with families. For drinks and snacks, the lobby bar's the place to go.
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Restaurant Rukahovi*
This place serves breakfast during the winter season, and hosts dinners for special occasions. Plus, if you're booked on Half Board then a dinner is served here, during the winter season, too. -
Lobby bar*
There are drinks and light bites on offer all day. -
Kaltiokivi restaurant*
There's a big buffet spread on offer for breakfast. Just so you know, breakfast is served at the Rukahovi restaurant during the winter season.
The Ihku apres-ski terrace and bar is the place to go to have a drink, a dance, and even a spot of karaoke, if you fancy. Plus, throughout the winter, live performances are hosted here.
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Ihku apres-ski terrace and bar*
Evening entertainment is offered at Ihku apres-ski terrace and bar. It has a slope bar, karaoke, plus a nightclub with live performers. The slope bar is open daily, during the winter season. -
Evening entertainment programme
Opening Times: [Thursday to Saturday]
Evening entertainment is held occasionally during December to February and March to April.
This property's position at the bottom of Ruka's ski slopes makes it an ideal base for snowsport fans. Drying cupboards and free ski equipment lockers are available, too.There's a children's playground to keep smaller guests entertained.
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Playroom
You can warm up in one of the hotel's saunas*. There are two public saunas, plus a third that comes with its own fireplace and is available for private hire*.
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2 saunas*
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Private Sauna*
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Free Wi-Fi
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally
THINGS YOU'LL LOVE
Near ski slopes
3 saunas
Biggest hotel in Ruka
Free Wi-FI
LOCATION
In the centre of the village
Close to ski lifts
100m to cross country ski trails
20m to ski-rental houses
Ruka hugs Lapland’s southern border. This ski town’s first slope was opened back in 1954, and it now boasts a grand total of 29 runs. And the floodlit slopes mean that you don’t have to limit your skiing to daylight hours. There's also a huge slope where you can watch skiers turning some eye-popping tricks. Ruka has plenty more feathers in its cap, though. Its après-ski credentials are top-notch – you can take your pick of heated terraces and bars.