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Finnish design is known for its functionality and simplicity. However, finding Finnish design abroad hasn’t always been that simple. That’s why, in 2004, we came up with the idea of an online store which would sell big and small Finnish design goods all around the world. We also had a simple and functional name in mind: Finnish Design Shop. From day one, the products needed to meet two requirements: excellent design and top-notch quality. Even though back then online shopping wasn’t exactly mainstream, fans of Finnish design were quick to find our store. In the beginning, we operated from a space the size of a small studio, where packing and distribution also took place. After a few years, products from all over Scandinavia were added to the selection based on customer demand. High quality and excellent design were still held onto. We also kept the name Finnish Design Shop since our own world-class logistics center, and offices are located in Turku and Helsinki, Finland. As our selection broadened, new design lovers found our store and helped us grow into the world’s largest online store specialising in Nordic design. Nowadays we are also part of A-lehdet Group with A-lehdet media house, which has inspired us to publish Design Stories – our very own online magazine. In 2015, we established Trade & Contract Sales to serve companies and design professionals all over the world. And in autumn 2019, our design family expanded with a new service: Franckly.com, developed and curated by the Finnish Design Shop team, is an online marketplace for pre-used design.

With our roots firmly grounded in Lapland, we are the largest private hotel chain in Finland. Under one roof, we offer everything you need for a memorable Lapland experience. Whether you want to be near town, in a ski resort or in the peace and quiet of the wilderness, we have what you need. Our 20 hotels we offer altogether 2 100 rooms and apartments around Finland. Up north we serve our guests in Ylläs, Levi, Saariselkä, Rovaniemi, Olos, Luosto, Kilpisjärvi, Pallas and Hetta. Our city hotels in Helsinki, Oulu, Kuopio and two hotels in Tampere bring a piece of Lapland to a urban city setting. We also operate ski resorts in Ylläs, Luosto, Olos, Pallas and Rovaniemi. The biggest adventure company in the Nordics, Lapland Safaris, is part of our experiential group.

Rukakeskus Ltd is one of the leading resort management companies in Finland, with a 20% share of total lift pass ticket sales. The company is based in the Ruka and Pyhä ski resorts, offering a year-round holiday experience for an ever more international customer base. Core competence is the ski resort business but practicing also accommodation, rental, ski school and store activities. With a turnover of €30 million, Rukakeskus Ltd employs a permanent staff of 200.