Ruka Valley Apartments, Ruka, Finland / Lapland

· ski-in, ski-out · 1 minute’s walk to the Village-2-Valley gondola for the Ruka village centre · 2 minutes’ walk to the ski school meeting point near the Rosa & Rudolf Family Park · 1 minute’s walk to the nursery slopes · closest supermarket is in Ruka village centre via ski bus or gondola

The Ruka Valley Apartments are a great pick for families and groups who want a peaceful wintery retreat. It’s tucked in a car-free zone between the Ruka ski area and the Valtavaara nature reserve – this is a quiet spot where you can really appreciate the scenery. If you want to visit a bar or restaurant, the Village-2-Valley gondola will get you to the centre of Ruka village in 10 minutes. And it’d be hard to get closer to slopes – the nearest lift is a snowball’s throw away and it’s a 1-minute walk to the nursery area. At the end of the day you can ski right back to the accommodation.

The building has been designed to complement the forested landscape, with stone walls and weathered timber. Inside, you can choose from a range of cosy studios and spacious apartments, all finished to a high standard with stylish grey and pastel colours.

Evenings here are all about snug nights in. Head to the Ruka Valley bar to enjoy a nightcap, before having a relaxing session in your own private sauna.

As for mealtimes, you can choose the freedom of being fully self-catered and grab some ingredients from the supermarket to whip up tasty meals. Or if you’d prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, then you can opt for bed & breakfast or upgrade to half board. Meals are taken in the onsite Camp Kitchen & Bar – with a buffet-style breakfast to start the day and 3-course evening meal to round things off.

· bar · lounge · restaurant · mini supermarket · sun terrace · free WiFi · ski room with lockers · lift to all floors

All apartments have free WiFi, a TV and a kitchenette with a microwave, oven, hot plates, toaster, fridge, kettle and coffee machine. Bed linen, towels and end-of-stay cleaning (except dishes) are included.

Studio (28m²) – sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child aged up to 12 years): Twin beds, extra bed in bedroom, kitchenette, shower, WC and private sauna.

Studio (32m²) – sleeps 1-4 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children aged up to 12 years): Open-plan living area, full kitchen, twin beds, mezzanine with double bed (accessed by a ladder and only suitable for children), bathroom with shower, WC and private sauna.

Studio – sleeps 2-4 (max 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children aged up to 12 years): Double bed, twin beds, kitchenette, shower, WC and sauna.

2 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 2-4: 2 twin bedrooms, kitchenette, shower, WC, balcony and sauna.

2 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 4-6: (max 4 adults or 4 adults and 2 children aged up to 12 years): 2 twin bedrooms, 1 double sofa bed in living area, shower, 2 WCs, hot tub and sauna.

Cots available to hire for approx. €10 per stay, payable locally.

Self Catering Plus

Bed & breakfast
· buffet breakfast · optional upgrade to self catering plus, which includes 3-course evening meals · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals included with half board

Self-catered
· optional upgrade to bed & breakfast with buffet breakfast · optional upgrade to self catering plus, which includes 3-course evening meals · optional upgrade to half board with breakfast and evening meals · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals included with dinner and half board options

(Meals are taken at the Camp Kitchen & Bar)