About
Solstice Festival is a gathering for people who enjoy music, art and nature, preferably combined. It takes place during midsummer (20.-22.6.) in northern Finland next to the Arctic Circle. The festival site, Rukatunturi, is an arctic fjeld which rises half a kilometer above sea level, giving people picturesque views over pine trees and lakes.
That time of the year combined with the northern location means the sun doesn’t set at all, creating a unique atmosphere — a celebration of light and life.
Music
With its magnificent views and unreal atmosphere created by the midnight Sun, Solstice Festival can feel like an extended dream. This feeling is enhanced with a carefully curated music program featuring international guests, domestic heroes and rising talents spread across three stages.
Below you’ll find the music lineup.
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Art
Solstice Festival, a celebration of light and life takes place in the mesmerizing landscapes of Rukatunturi, Finland.
In this unique environment we aim to fuse the expressions of visual art with the ethereal beauty of endless daylight and the rich textures of the Arctic.
This year we invite artists through an open call to partake in the Solstice 2024 Art Program.
The application period for the open call has now ended. Thank you all for the submissions, we'll be getting back to you shortly.
Activities
Ruka presents the perfect opportunity to get in touch with nature. The area’s national parks together with Ruka-Kuusamo’s services, hiking trails and outdoor activities make sure that there’s plenty of options for everyone - for those of us who like to enjoy nature by slowing down as well as those who like to get wild in the wilderness.
Travel
Solstice 2024 takes place on Rukatunturi, a 500-meter high fell located in Kuusamo, northern Finland. You can get there by bus, train, airplane or car. From below you’ll find our tips whether traveling from Finland or abroad.
Domestic travel
Travellers from southern Finland can take the charter bus from Helsinki to Ruka, departing on Wednesday/Thursday and returning on Sunday.
Train travel to Oulu and bus transfer is another option, with a new charter bus from Oulu that matches flight arrivals. Alternatively, take a Matkahuolto operated bus from Oulu to Ruka.
Tickets for Solstice charter buses available on Tiketti. Schedule below.
Train and other bus schedules and tickets available on VR, and Matkahuolto.
International travel
Helsinki is accessible from most major cities, and the simplest option to reach Ruka is by Solstice charter bus from Helsinki on Wednesday/Thursday, returning on Sunday.
Another option is to take a train/flight to Oulu and transfer by Solstice charter bus on Wed 19.6 or take a Matkahuolto operated bus from Oulu to Ruka. Flying to Kuusamo and taking the airport shuttle or taxi to Ruka is also an option.
Tickets for charter buses available on Tiketti. Schedule below.
Train and other bus schedules and tickets available on VR, and Matkahuolto.
Hel - Ruka - Hel Bus
Helsinki-Ruka: Wed 19.6. at 07:00 Kaikukatu 2, Helsinki, arriving approx. at 19:00.Helsinki-Ruka: Thu 20.6. at 07:00 Kaikukatu 2, Helsinki, arriving approx. at 19:00.
Ruka-Helsinki: Sun 23.6. at 15:00 MastonAitio, 15:15 RukaValley klo 15:30 RukaVillage (Kumpare bus stop), Ruka.
Buses from Helsinki stop at grocery store K-Citymarket Kuusamo on the way to Ruka.
Oulu - Ruka - Oulu Bus
Oulu-Ruka: Wed 19.6. 18:55 Oulu Airport, 19:30 Oulu bus station, arriving approx. at 22:00
Ruka-Oulu: Sun 23.6. at 8:30 MastonAitio, 8:45 RukaValley 9:00, RukaVillage, arriving at 12:30 to Oulu Airport and 13:00 at Oulu bus station.
Accommodation
There are many options to stay around the Ruka area, from cozy apartment hotel rooms to spacious nature- side villas. We’ve picked the most convenient ones for you to choose from with special pricing through Tiketti. You’ll find pictures, details and booking links through the map below.
Nature lover’s peaceful paradise. Cottage-like Lapland atmosphere at the elegant Masto area, surrounded by nature. The apartment features a private sauna, fireplace and terrace.
60m²
4+2 beds
15min walk to festival site
2000m to services of Ruka Village
Cottage-like atmosphere in two stories in eastern Ruka, at the peaceful Masto area, surrounded by nature. The apartment features a private sauna, fireplace and terrace.
70m²
6+2 beds
3 bedrooms
15min walk to festival site
2000m to services of Ruka Village
Peaceful semi-detached cottages with space for the whole crew. Nature lover’s Lapland atmosphere at the elegant Masto area, surrounded by nature. The apartment features a private sauna, fireplace and terrace.
80m²
6+2 beds
15min walk to festival site
2000m to services of Ruka Village
High-quality hotel accommodation at the heart of Ruka, right next to the services of Ruka Village. A well-equipped hotel room with a compact kitchenette, private sauna, bathtub and balcony. Breakfast is included.
33m²
2+1 beds
0m to services of Ruka Village
5 minutes to festival site with a ski-lift and 15min by foot.
A spacious two-bedroom holiday apartment in the center of Ruka village. Located right next to the slopes and services, RukaVillage60 apartment is suitable for example for two couples. The well-equipped apartment features a private sauna with a bathroom, two separate WCs and two balconies. The apartment has a living room and kitchen area and two separate bedrooms with twin beds.
60m²
4+2 beds
0m to services of Ruka Village
5 minutes to festival site with a ski-lift and 15min by foot.
High-quality holiday at the heart of Ruka, right next to slopes and services. The gem of this two-bedroom apartment is the spacious sauna department and a balcony with a jacuzzi.
88m²
6+2 beds
0m to services of Ruka Village
50m to trail
High-quality holiday at the heart of Ruka, right next to slopes and services. The gem of this two-bedroom apartment is the spacious sauna department and heated balcony with a jacuzzi.
70m²
4+2 beds
0m to services of Ruka Village
5 minutes to festival site with a ski-lift and 15min by foot.
All-time Ruka classic. A Compact yet spacious apartment next to all the services in Ruka village.
43m²
4+2 beds
2 bedrooms
0m to services of Ruka Village
5 minutes to festival site with a ski-lift and 15min by foot.
The bigger one of the all-time Ruka classic apartments. A three-bedroom apartment located right next to all services in Ruka village.
55m²
6+2 beds
3 bedrooms
2 WCs
0m to services of Ruka Village
5 minutes to festival site with a ski-lift and 15min by foot.
Spacious double room Aurinkorinne33 apartments have that cosy cottage feel, close to the Ruka village, next to Talvijärvi lake.
33m²
2+2 beds
5 min to festival site with ski-lift from Ruka village, 15min by foot.
4 min walk to Ruka village.
Cosy cottage-like family apartments with a fireplace, private sauna and a balcony, conveniently located close to Ruka village and right next to Talvijärvi lake.
49m²
4+2 beds
5 min to festival site with ski-lift from Ruka village, 15min by foot.
4 min walk to Ruka village.
Cottage-like two-bedroom apartment with cosy decoration and a fireplace, overlooking Talvijärvi lake and located close to Ruka village.
55m²
4+2 beds
5 min to festival site with ski-lift from Ruka village, 20min by foot.
4 min walk to Ruka village.
Ideal group apartment by the lake offering a nice spot for swimming and a summertime beach. Peace and quiet right by nature.
43m²
3+1 beds
8 min to festival site with the ski-lift from Ruka Village and 18min by foot
6 min to Ruka Village
Cottage-like two-bedroom apartment by the lake offering a spot for winter ice swimming and a summertime beach. Peace and quiet by the nature, and your favourite ski trail right next to you.
51m²
4+2 beds
8 min walk to festival site using the ski-lift from Ruka Village, 24mins by foot.
6 min walk to Ruka Village.
Brand new and cozy hotel room with a private sauna and a kitchenette. An appetizing breakfast is included. Located right next to Valtavaara Nature Reserve.
28m²
2 beds
0min to grocery store
20min to festival site by foot, 10min with ski lift via Ruka Village
1280m to services of Ruka Village (8min with ski lift)
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