Place to visit
Rukatunturi, Finland: what it is and when to go
Rukatunturi is a ski resort in Finland (Kuusamo). Interests: Snow. The best time to visit is December to February. In June there are 22 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 40. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ski resort · Snow
- Where
- Finland
- Best time
- December to February.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 155 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ruka.fi
- Coordinates
- 66.16878, 29.15556
What it is and where
Rukatunturi is a ski resort in Finland (Kuusamo).
It is in Kuusamo, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 8.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 66.16878, 29.15556; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 155 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Snow places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Rukatunturi is December to February.
- JanBest time3:46
- FebBest time7:42
- MarPossible11:09
- AprBetter not14:56
- MayBetter not18:43
- JunBetter not22:18
- JulBetter not20:25
- AugBetter not16:30
- SepBetter not12:40
- OctBetter not9:00
- NovBetter not5:06
- DecBest time1:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 22 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- RukatunturiMountain in Kuusamo, Finland403 m
- ValtavaaraHiking2.6 km
- KonttainenHill in Kuusamo, Finland5.5 km
- Porontimajoki autiotupaHiking9.2 km
- Porontimajoki myllytupaHiking9.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Snow
- Levi, Finland: ski resort in Kittilä, Finland
- Vuokatti
- Salpausselkä: ski jumping venue at the Lahti Sports Centre in Finland
- Puijo ski jumping hill: complex of four ski jumping hills in Kuopio, Finland
- Pyhätunturi: fell in Pelkosenniemi, Finland
- Suomu: ski resort in Finland
Every Finland place under Snow, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rukatunturi?
It is a ski resort in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Rukatunturi?
December to February. In June there are 22 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 40.
How do you get to Rukatunturi?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 155 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Rukatunturi, Valtavaara, Konttainen. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Kuusamo11 places to see in and around Kuusamo, Finland: Rukatunturi, Konttainen. Best time: June to September.
- Snow40 places for snow in Finland, from Levi, Finland to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.