The compact resort village of Ruka is dotted with cosy bars and pubs that fill up in the evenings with skiers and visitors warming up after a day in the Arctic cold. From relaxed lounge bars and pubs serving local beers to lively spots with music, the village offers a friendly, convivial scene where holidaymakers gather to swap stories of the slopes and the northern lights. Warm, sociable and central, the bars of Ruka are a great place to unwind and experience the easygoing apres-ski culture of the Kuusamo region.