Location: Kuusamo
Top Things to do in Kuusamo
The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Kuusamo, Northern Ostrobothnia
Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. It is located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region. The municipality has a population of 15,391 (31 August 2017) and covers an area of 5,808.92 square kilometres (2,242.84 sq mi) of which 830.81 km (320.78 sq mi) is water. The population density is 3.09 inhabitants per square kilometre (8.0/sq mi).
Restaurants in Kuusamo
1. Ruska Laukka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Meet the traditional Finnhoses! Finnish horse will take you for a sleigh ride or horseback riding through quiet, white winter forests. Sleigh rides an horse programmes are suitable for families. We ride through snowy landscapes and enjoy delicious warm snacks afterwars. You can also go horseback riding with assistance at the stable area where we have safe riding fields and variable country paths. Riding under the winter evening moonlight is a magical experience. Leave your everyday worries behind on a mini-trek in the nature!
2. Karhu Kuusamo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Bear watching in the wilderness Bear-Kuusamo Ltd is the northest bear watching place in Finland. It means that we have light throughout the summer. Bear-Kuusamo lies in eastern Kuusamo near the Russian border. Our huts are new buildings, where you will get a chance to take photographs. The huts are located at half an hour's driving distance from Kuusamo town centre, Kuusamo Airport and Ruka Holiday Resort. We have a large hide, where are beds for 8 persons, a cooking possibility and a dry toilet. Bear watching season between May and September
3. MyTrail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Slow adventures, hiking, snowshoeing, forest yoga in arctic nature provided by nature loving local guides.
4. Adventure Apes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Adventure Apes is a full-service adventure company with a base Southern Finland (Orivesi) and Northern Finland near Lapland (Kuusamo). We specialise in authentic travel experiences that connect you with the local community, nature and each other. We offer multi-day wilderness excursions, cultural immersion experiences, Finland’s favourite seasonal sports, city tours and more.
5. Wanha Raatesalmi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Situated only 30 minutes’ drive from Ruka ski resort, lies our farm Wanha Raatesalmi (Old Raatesalmi). From this unique and protected historical location on the lakeside, our riding tours take us through scenic landscapes in the heart of Kuusamo’s wilderness where have good chance to see wild animals e.g. reindeers. We emphasize personal service, safety and an environmentally friendly operation.
Reviewed By henryaroundtheworld
We did a 2 hour trail ride and it was simply awesome! Was luckily enough to be just us on the activity! I haven't ridden much at all and have to say that the Icelandic Horses are the most lovely, calm, well mannered and ideal horses to ride! The area where the stables are located and the trail we went on is stunning - the temperature was around -16°C and had over a metre of snow on the ground in a lot of places but this just added to the beauty and splendor! Our guide was amazing too - explained everything that we needed to know how to ride, control the horses and had some interesting facts about the horses we were riding and the breed themselves! I highly recommend this to visitors as an activity to do for many reasons - the horses, scenery, time away from the slopes, to relax and many more! One tip - just make sure you have the appropriate clothing on for the time of year, our guide told us how people would turn up in highly inappropriate wear especially for the winter time trails! Luckily I didn't fall off my horse - if I had the snow would have been like a pillow to land on!!!!
6. Rukahuolto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Snowmobile rentals - hourly rates. Book from our website! We also repair and service; cars, snowmobiles etc..
Reviewed By finblond1 - Helsinki, Finland
Would recommend this place to rent a snowmobile. Service is 5/5, snowmobiles 5/5 and all the outfits incl shoes, helmets, etc are ???????? Snowmobile was even for a woman a good choice to rent. Safe and clearly marked routes around Ruka were ????????
7. Kanjonin Kurkkaus Trail
8. Ruka
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 379 reviews
Ruka-Kuusamo is surrounded by National Parks, pure nature and comprehensive services. In Ruka-Kuusamo area you can go active on adventures or relax in well-being services, enjoy good food and quality accommodation in stunning sceneries all year round.
Reviewed By KevinT162 - Cardigan, United Kingdom
Second year in Ruka, stayed in the new Ruka Valley hotel, which is literally right on the doorstep to the ski school on the opposite side of the hill to the town. This isnt a problem though as a gondola runs wetween 9 and 7 to and from the town to the valley where ski school is held. Plenty of blue runs for beginners. The hotel has a resteraunt and bar which is open until 10pm, good quality food run by very friendly staff. Slopes are very good and well maintained, the main reason we initially chose Ruka is the guarenteed snow, cold and the wide range of excursions available. It was actually cheaper to get here and stay in this wonderful hotel than it was to get to corfu last year, however, the excursions, lift passes, equipment hire and food and drink soon make up for that. Overall, plenty of places to eat, all excelllent quality and easy access to wherever you want to go. Keep it quiet tho, currently the most attractive part of this place is how quiet and laidback it is. All this makes it a fantastic place to visit. If there is one negative, its the volume of snowboarders has increased significantly on last year ,it can be a bit intimidating for skiers still learning, would be good to,see at least 1 slope where snow boarders are prohibited. Booked with Crystal Ski first week February.
9. Ruka Safaris Ltd - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Polar nights and blue moments of the midwinter, late winters sun and shining snow, ice and the northern lights; this is the frame where the unforgettable arctic adventure is just one contact away. Journey goes through the snowy forests and icy lakes together with fast snowmobiles, friendly husky dogs or calm reindeer. When it’s time to quiet down, we’ll admire the sceneries and enjoy the quietness at snowshoe- and ice fishing trip.Nightless night and autumn colors Summer light, keennes and colors of spring and autumn reminds of the circulation of life. Diversity of the nature of Kuusamo and rapidly changing seasons leads us into the summer adventures. Blazing white water rafting, mind calming hikings and fishing trips give everybody that something which makes Kuusamo and Ruka Safaris so special.Ruka Safaris have weekly program for Summer and for Winter and we offer programs for groups too. We will take you to unforgettable adventures!
10. Ruka Ski School
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
From Ruka Ski School you can get lessons for alpine skiing, snowboard, telemark, cross country and skiing for disabled persons. There are lessons for groups but also private lessons.
Reviewed By bristolrobinson - Bristol, United Kingdom
Just back from a week in Ruka. Had a five day group ski school booked through Crystal Holidays. Ashley the instructor was really good he managed to get a group of five novices from the nursery slopes to a red run in five lessons.
