Rukanlepolinna A
- 85 m²
- 6 + 3 guests
- 3 bedrooms + loft
- Electric sauna · karaoke
The more spacious apartment for a family or a group of friends. A heat-retaining fireplace, an electric sauna and karaoke to end the day on the hill.
East Ruka · Kuusamo
Days on the snow. Nights by the fire.
Two log apartments on Hissikuja. Lifts 600 metres away, a cross-country trail at 300 metres – and room for the whole group in the same yard.
Mood image
Hissikuja, East Ruka
On the slopes in the morning, in the sauna at night
When the boots come off and the lifts go quiet, Rukanlepolinna is waiting in its own calm. Two log apartments built in 2005: a heat-retaining fireplace, a private electric sauna, and a short walk back to the snow.
We are not at the foot of the lift – and that is the point. A 600-metre walk to Vuosseli III and RukaExpress keeps the cabin peaceful, yet close to the slopes and trails. The SkiBus stops 100 metres away. A snowboard and a pair of skis belong here as naturally as the evening sauna.
600 mNearest lifts
300 mSki trail
100 mSkiBus
16 guestsTwo cabins, one yard
Choose A, B – or both
The same log house, two homes. The larger A for a family or a group of friends, the cosier B for a couple or a smaller party.
Rukanlepolinna B
- 70 m²
- 3 + 4 guests
- 2 bedrooms + loft
- Electric sauna
A cosy log apartment for a couple or a smaller group. The fireplace is ready, the sauna is waiting, and there is a ski-maintenance room downstairs.
Which cabin is right for you?
The same house, the same snow, a different size. Compare the details and pick the better fit – or rent both.
| Cabin A | Cabin B | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 85 m² | 70 m² |
| Guests | 6 + 3 | 3 + 4 |
| Beds | Bedrooms 2+2+2, loft 3 (9 in total) | Double bed (2 people); double bed and loft section (3); loft 2 (7 in total) |
| Bedrooms | 3 + 21 m² loft | 2 + 9 m² loft |
| Fireplace | Heat-retaining fireplace | Heat-retaining fireplace |
| Sauna | Electric sauna | Electric sauna |
| Karaoke | Yes | No |
| Washing machine | Yes | In the downstairs ski-maintenance room |
| Parking | Carport, 1 car | Carport, 1 car + yard parking |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Built | 2005 | 2005 |
Rent both
The whole group in one yard
A family gathering, two households travelling together, a company trip, or friends who want their own space: cabin A sleeps 6+3 and cabin B sleeps 3+4 – up to 16 guests including extra beds.
Each apartment has its own fireplace and electric sauna, and you share the yard and the walk back from the slopes. Book both through Lomarengas – A is property 9484 and B is 9485.
The season
When to visit
Christmas, the February ski break and Easter fill first – and for good reason. But Ruka’s season is among the longest in Finland, often from October to May and more than 200 ski days. In the quieter weeks you get the same slopes, shorter queues and more room to breathe.
October–November
Early season, first tracks
Ruka often opens in October, among the first resorts in Europe. Fresh snow, quieter slopes and room to find your rhythm – winter has just begun, and the queues have not.
December before Christmas
Snow is here, the rush is not
The lights are on and the lifts are running, but the busiest Christmas weeks have not yet started. A good window if you want winter without the peak-season crowds.
January
Kaamos, northern lights, quiet slopes
After Christmas the slopes ease off. The polar twilight turns the days blue and the nights bright with stars – and auroras when the sky clears. The same snow, fewer people.
Christmas, ski break, Easter
Peak weeks
These weeks fill first, and for good reason. If they are the dates you want, check availability early on Lomarengas.
March–April
Spring skiing
The days grow longer, the snow softens and the slopes still hold. Prime time for snowboarders and skiers: more light, and spring snow you can ride for hours.
April–May
Spring sun
The sun sits high, and Ruka’s season often runs into May. Long days, soft snow and space on the hill – late spring can be the finest part of winter.
Ruka has 41 slopes and 22 lifts. This house is built around winter; summer and autumn colours stay in the background for now, even though the Valtavaara day trail starts 700 metres away and Oulanka National Park is 28 kilometres from the door.
After the slopes
Sauna heat and firelight
The snow stays outside. Inside, the logs hold the warmth, the heat-retaining fireplace sets the tone for the evening, and your own electric sauna brings your legs back from the hill or the trail. There is no need to rush to the next activity – a warm room and quiet are enough.
In the morning the same path leads back to the snow: 600 metres to the lifts, 300 metres to the trail.
Location
East Ruka, Hissikuja
The cabins stand on Hissikuja in East Ruka, Kuusamo. The nearest lifts are Vuosseli III and RukaExpress. The nearest restaurants are Ski Bistro and Camp Kitchen & Bar. Vuosseli is 400 metres away, Ruka village 4.3 kilometres.
| SkiBus | 100 m |
| Snowmobile trail | 200 m |
| Cross-country ski trail | 300 m |
| Lift (Vuosseli III, RukaExpress) | 600 m |
| Vuosseli | 400 m |
| Valtavaara day trail | 700 m |
| Shop | 4 km |
| Ruka village | 4.3 km |
| Kuusamo | 25 km |
| Oulanka National Park | 28 km |
Hissikuja, East Ruka, Kuusamo. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
How do I book the cabins?
Bookings are made through Lomarengas on each cabin’s own page. Rukanlepolinna A is property 9484 and B is 9485. Availability and prices are shown there.
Can we rent both cabins at the same time?
Yes. The two apartments share the same log house and yard. Cabin A sleeps 6+3 and cabin B sleeps 3+4, up to 16 guests in total including extra beds. Make two separate bookings on Lomarengas.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out at 12:00.
Are pets allowed? Is smoking allowed?
Pets are not allowed, and smoking is not allowed.
How far are the slopes, trails and services?
The SkiBus stop is 100 m away, a snowmobile trail 200 m, a cross-country ski trail 300 m, and the nearest lifts (Vuosseli III and RukaExpress) 600 m. Vuosseli is 400 m, the Valtavaara day trail 700 m, a shop 4 km, Ruka village 4.3 km, Kuusamo 25 km and Oulanka National Park 28 km.
Are bed linen and final cleaning included?
Bed linen and final cleaning are extra services booked through Lomarengas. At both cabins, linen costs €21 per person (€31.50 if made up) and final cleaning costs €130. Prices according to Lomarengas; please check the current price when booking. Linen should be ordered at least about a week before arrival. A higher cleaning fee applies around New Year and Epiphany.
Is there Wi-Fi?
There is no wireless network in the cabins. Evenings belong to the fireplace and the sauna – and to the slopes again the next morning.
How do A and B differ?
A is the larger apartment: 85 m², 6+3 guests, three bedrooms (2+2+2) and a 21 m² loft (3 beds), 9 beds in total, with karaoke and a washing machine. B is cosier: 70 m², 3+4 guests. Bedroom 1: double bed (2 people), bedroom 2: double bed and a loft section (3 sleeping places), loft: 2 beds, 7 beds in total. B’s washing machine is in the downstairs ski-maintenance room, reached from outside. Both have a heat-retaining fireplace, an electric sauna and a carport for one car. B also has yard parking (Lomarengas: the yard fits 2 cars).
Get in touch
Contact
Rukan Lepolinna Oy
Email: info@rukanlepolinna.fi
Phone: +358 40 838 8700
Address: Hissikuja, Ruka (Kuusamo)
Business ID: 1937675-3
Bookings are made through Lomarengas on each cabin’s own page. Check availability and the current price there.