The University of Oulu is an international science university that creates new knowledge, well-being and innovations for the future through research and education. The University of Oulu, founded in 1958, is one of the largest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland.
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.