Ruka Park Base Camp

3 Vaunukuja, 93830 Ruka, Finland – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>6</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.7
Scored 8.7
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Rated fabulous
6 reviews
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two people on skis in the snow in front of a hotel at Ruka Park Base Camp in Ruka
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Ruka Park Base Camp

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  • Entire apartment
  • 452 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Private bathroom
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Located in Ruka in the North Ostrobothnia region, Ruka Park Base Camp provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. The air-conditioned accommodation is 46 km from Riisitunturi National Park. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the apartment's outdoor fireplace. The apartment with a balcony and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. At the apartment, the restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves American cuisine. The area is popular for hiking and walking tours, and bike hire is available at Ruka Park Base Camp. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. The nearest airport is Kuusamo Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Skiing
  • Family rooms
  • 4 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

Ski-to-door

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 bunk bed
and
2 large double beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
10
High score for Ruka

See what guests loved the most:

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    Laura
    Finland Finland
    “Sijainti oli huippu ja hinta-laatusuhde. Tullaan varmasti toistekkin. Perheelle sopiva paikka.”
  • Janne
    Finland Finland
    “Sijainti täydellinen rinteiden vieressä, sukset jalassa asunnon pihasta rinteeseen. Ladulle muutama sata metriä ja kaikki palvelut vieressä. Auton sai parkkiin lähettyville ilmaiseen parkkiin. Asunto oli kompaktin kokoinen, mutta yhdelle perheelle...”
  • Sylvesteri
    Finland Finland
    “Sijainti loistava jos omilla välineillä laskijoita/hiihtäjiä. Asunto oli siisti ja hyvässä kunnossa. Ei valittamista.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Tero Jukola, Tiia Kalmi

8.8
8.8
Host review score
Host review score
Tero Jukola, Tiia Kalmi
"Ruka Park Base Camp" is an excellent choice for outdoor enthusiasts and for families with children. Key activities right from the door: Skiing, Snowboarding, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Frisbee golf, Mountainbiking (mtb). Key info: • Ideal for 2 adults and 2 children (max capacity 6). • 2 x King size (200x160cm) beds (as bunk beds). • Sauna & bathroom with floor heating. • An open layout living room & kitchen. • Fully equipped kitchen with cutlery for 6. • Drying cabinet. • Free Parking. • Ski maintenance room, bike wash station. • Excellent for remote work: A desk with a mountain view. • BYO or RENT bed sheets and towels.
The Jukola family of five is living normal Finnish life with an outdoors and multisport twist: This apartment was acquired primarily for excellent snowboarding training facilities (the Ruka Park) and for outdoor relaxation. When we are not here, we rent this apartment to fund our son's dream to compete in the snowboarding Olympics.
Winter: Ruka Park is a world-class snowpark. Excellent Nordic ski tracks. Summer: Ruka Bike Park trails. Pump track. Frisbee Golf. Autumn: Autumn colors and northern lights. Year around: Hikes & Snowshoeing. Valtavaara 5 km, Pyhävaara 12 km, Karhun kierros 75 km. Services in Ruka Valley, within 300m: Ski and bike rentals, Camp Kitchen & Bar, grocery store K-Market, Vuosseli Cabin (5 mins to Ruka Village).
Languages spoken: English,Finnish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
4 restaurants on site

  • Camp Kitchen & Bar (at Ruka Valley)
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • KAMINA kebab (at Ruka Valley)
    • Cuisine
      Turkish • Grill/BBQ
  • Ski Booster Bar (on site, building A)
    • Cuisine
      Local • Grill/BBQ
  • RU OK - The Best Burgers in Ruka!
    • Cuisine
      American • International • Grill/BBQ

Facilities of Ruka Park Base Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Skiing
  • Family rooms
  • 4 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Balcony
    Wellness
    • Sauna
    Food & Drink
    • Snack bar
    • Bar
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Walking tours
    • Ski-to-door access
    • Ski pass vendor
    • Ski equipment hire on site
    • Ski school
      Additional charge
    • Ski storage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Skiing
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • View
    Transport
    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    Shops
    • Minimarket on site
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Finnish

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Ruka Park Base Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:30 to 23:30

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 01:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to EUR 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Ruka Park Base Camp

    • Ruka Park Base Camp has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Ruka Park Base Camp offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Sauna
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Canoeing
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental

    • Ruka Park Base Camp can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Ruka Park Base Camp is 0.8 miles from the centre of Ruka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Ruka Park Base Camp is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ruka Park Base Camp on this page.

    • Ruka Park Base Camp has 4 restaurants:

      • KAMINA kebab (at Ruka Valley)
      • RU OK - The Best Burgers in Ruka!
      • Ski Booster Bar (on site, building A)
      • Camp Kitchen & Bar (at Ruka Valley)

    • The prices at Ruka Park Base Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Ruka Park Base Camp is popular with guests booking family stays.