Ruka today
Updated today, 12:14 CETPistes open3 of 41
Lifts open3 of 22
Temp. top / bottom2° / 3°
Forecast data:
Open
Conditions and forecast
Ruka weather forecast for 7 days
Temperature on the mountain and in the valley, wind and fresh snow.
| Day | Today31 Oct | Sun1 Nov | Mon2 Nov | Tue3 Nov | Wed4 Nov | Thu5 Nov | Fri6 Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | |||||||
| Top, 492 m | 2° | 3° | 1° | −1° | 3° | −1° | −3° |
| Valley, 291 m | 3° | 4° | 1° | 1° | 4° | 1° | −1° |
| Snow line | above top | ||||||
| Snow (top) | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind (top), km/h | 41 | 36 | 20 | 33 | 47 | 58 | 43 |
Snow in centimetres, average wind speed on the mountain in km/h. Forecast run 31 Oct, 08:55 CET.
Pistes and lifts
19 km of pistes between 291 and 492 m
Pistes by difficulty
- Blue easy9 km
- Red intermediate7 km
- Black difficult3 km
Altitude
492291
- 492 m highest point
- 291 m lowest point
Vertical drop of 201 m.
22 lifts
- T-bars7
- Magic carpets6
- Chairlifts5
- Button lifts2
- Gondolas1
- Rope tows1
For skiers
- Snow park
- Night skiing
- Children's area
- Ski kindergarten
Ski pass prices 2026/27
How much is a ski pass in Ruka
Ticket office prices, 2 Oct to 2 May.
| Group | 1 day | 3 days | 6 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultsaged 18 to 64 | €58 | €162 | €265 |
| Youthaged 12 to 17 | €52 | €142 | €238 |
| Childrenaged 6 to 11 | €35.50 | €96 | €159 |
| Seniorsaged 65 and over | €52 | €142 | €238 |
Children born in 2021 or later ski free.
Prices checked 31 Oct 2026
When to go
When is the snow best in Ruka
Average snow depth on the mountain, month by month.
Ruka: average snow depth
Average of 10 seasons, 2016 to 2026
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
Most snow on average: February and March
Season dates
- Ski area: 3 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026
Ruka: frequently asked questions
How much is a ski pass in Ruka?
In the 2026/27 season a one-day adult pass costs €58 and a six-day pass €265 (ticket office prices, 2 Oct to 2 May).
When is the ski season in Ruka?
The resort plans to open on 3 October 2026 and to close on 31 October 2026.
How high is Ruka?
The pistes run from 291 m to 492 m, a vertical drop of 201 m.
How many kilometres of pistes does Ruka have?
Ruka has 19 km of pistes, served by 22 lifts.