Hanne's & Kaarlo’s guidebook
Food scene
Easy going restaurant with tasty meals. Located east side of Ruka (valley), right next to the Gondola Valley station. Easy to visit from the cabin, thus our favorite place to eat.
Camp kitchen & bar
2 BistrotieEasy going restaurant with tasty meals. Located east side of Ruka (valley), right next to the Gondola Valley station. Easy to visit from the cabin, thus our favorite place to eat.
In the heart of Ruka Village. Decent burgers. Try at least the Cheese BRG & Kuusamo BRG. Maybe a beer alongside :)
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6 RukankyläntieIn the heart of Ruka Village. Decent burgers. Try at least the Cheese BRG & Kuusamo BRG. Maybe a beer alongside :)
Wild game restaurant next to Ruka village. Excellent opportunity to explore the Finnish kitchen and its specialties, such as reindeer & bear. If you visit one restaurant during your stay, consider this one.
11 locals recommend
Riipisen Riistaravintola / Riipinen Wild Game Restaurant
6 RukatunturintieWild game restaurant next to Ruka village. Excellent opportunity to explore the Finnish kitchen and its specialties, such as reindeer & bear. If you visit one restaurant during your stay, consider this one.
Sightseeing
Valtavaara Hill - that is the highest point of Kuusamo area - is definitely worth a visit. From the top the view is spanning tens of kilometres over, even across the Russian border.
15 locals recommend
Valtavaaran kota
Valtavaara Hill - that is the highest point of Kuusamo area - is definitely worth a visit. From the top the view is spanning tens of kilometres over, even across the Russian border.
Oulanka National Park will take you to the most impressive waterfalls in Finland. Hiking, biking, canoeing - you name it. Many ways to explore the trails and hanging bridges.
29 locals recommend
Oulanka National Park
LiikasenvaarantieOulanka National Park will take you to the most impressive waterfalls in Finland. Hiking, biking, canoeing - you name it. Many ways to explore the trails and hanging bridges.