Sports and leisure activities Oulu

Ruka Park is located in the ski resort of the same name. It is one of Finland's best known places for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. It has modified slopes throughout the season with the possibility of jumps, rails, mini-pipes... You will also find a MiniPark with small jumps and easier rails.

Ruka ski resort also has 34 ski slopes, 30 of which are lit and 26 with lifts. There is also a tobogganing area in summer and chair lifts.

If you want to get acquainted with Finnish wildlife, here you can find out all about the habits and customs of brown bears, wolves, lynx and wolverines through interactive exhibits and three 10-15 minute films. There are also temporary exhibitions to supplement the information, and the agenda is online. The plus: some interactive activities for children. Possibility to take a guided tour. You can also pick up maps of the 240 km or so of hiking in the Urho K Kekkonen park. Admission is free.