History Keskisen Kyläkauppa
Tuuri is a village in Alavus Municipality in Western Finland, a part of the Southern Ostrobothnia Region. The village is home to a population of around 780 inhabitants and the second-largest department store in Finland – the Veljekset Keskinen. As a symbol for Tuuri, meaning “luck” in Finnish, a large horse shore stands next to the large shopping center. Similar to the case in the Swedish locality of Ullared, one store plays a central role in the life of a whole village. Featuring a sauna, Villa Valentina Ähtäri is situated in Ähtäri.
This creation, produced by Topi Haapanen from Porvoo, required over a hundred hours of work and a huge number of Lego bricks. The Lego Group provided the bricks for this miniature model. The Moomin collection in the Department Store’s household product department includes all the Moomin mugs and bowls manufactured so far.
Kalliorinteen Mökit Suvipirtti
- Of the Moomin products, especially Arabia’s Moomin mugs are sought-after collectables.
- New offers are published on our website every Wednesday when the store closes.
- All meals are prepared using Kyläkauppa’s own recipes which have been planned and developed according to our customers’ wishes.
- In the 1800s, he worked as a travelling merchant in the sparsely inhabited neighbouring towns of the Tuuri village.
- On the Food Market side of the Market Street, you can see a unique and gorgeous Lego miniature model of the facade of Hotel OnnenTähti.
- Kyläkauppa is an entertainment centre for everyone, and people of all ages come here to spend time, meet others, and enjoy the atmosphere.
- He transferred the shop to the sawmill’s workshop building, the current location of Kyläkauppa, in 1969.
Just a short distance away is the Jari-Matti Latvala’s Rally Museum. Jari-Matti Latvala is a former Finnish rally driver and is currently the team principal of Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT. The world’s largest coin collection is on display at Wanhanajan Kahvila. This gorgeous coffee cup collection by a private collector is on display by the red entrance on the Market Street. Most of them are Arabia’s older production, but the collection also includes some newer models and beautiful cups from around the world.
Hyvölän Mökit
This was when Toivo Keskinen opened his store in the village. To where it has grown to become the second-largest department store in Finland. Veljekset Keskinen was established in 1976 and is currently run by the fifth generation of the Keskinen family. This is by far the largest collection of Finnish money from 1860 to 2002 on display. The exhibition also displays money from the eras of Swedish and Russian rule in Finland. Third service building with toilets, showers and sauna is situated at the beach.
Finland’s biggest department store
This nostalgic collection is full of memories – it may include cups from your own childhood. Tove Jansson’s beloved Moomin characters have been a part of Finnish life since the Tuuri late 1950s. Today there are Moomin fans, children and adults alike, around the world.
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There is also a popular display of a large collection of various old-time commodities from the store. The collection created by collector Kauko Välimäki and nowadays owned by the town of Alavus is now on public display in a single location. Prior to this, the collection was divided into four different places in Alavus. During summer season there are pedal cars are available to rent in Onnela for €5 per 2 hours. Kyläkauppa offers versatile and functional facilities for organizing various meetings, conferences, seminars, and private events.
Hotellit, joissa on pysäköintimahdollisuus kohteessa Tuuri
- Boasting a sauna, Kalliorinteen Mökit Suvipirtti is located in Töysä.
- There is also a popular display of a large collection of various old-time commodities from the store.
- It is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Southern Ostrobothnia region.
- In the Kyläkauppa area, there are several restaurants serving the caravanners.
- Featuring a sauna, Villa Valentina Ähtäri is situated in Ähtäri.
- The padlocks attached to the railings of OnnenSilta (Lucky Bridge) symbolize committed love relationships.
New offers are published on our website every Wednesday when the store closes. You can click an offer leaflet below to see the latest offers. Tuuri is a village in Töysä, since 2013 part of Alavus, a town of Finland. It is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Southern Ostrobothnia region. In 1946, Toivo established his first fixed shop in the cupboard of his small, red house.
Our professional staff will be happy to help you plan a visit according to your wishes. Hotel Alavus is only a 5-minute drive from the Keskisen Kyläkauppa Store, right in the centre of Alavus. In addition to a lunch buffet, the hotel’s restaurant facilities include a traditional hotel breakfast and an à la carte service. Our restaurant world offers a genuine, atmospheric experience, as well as many options for food and drink. All meals are prepared using Kyläkauppa’s own recipes which have been planned and developed according to our customers’ wishes.
Dogs can swim in the lake at the back of the caravan site or next to Veljekset Siltala, where there is easier access to the beach. In the Kyläkauppa area, there are several restaurants serving the caravanners. In winter season the saunas are open every day from 7pm to 10pm. But we want to offer even more to our customers, which is why there is always something happening.
Finland’s biggest department store
Kyläkauppa’s unique events provide new experiences year-round.
Kyläkaupan Kesäkahvila -restaurant serves Onnela guests during the summer season. Its selection includes cafeteria products, meals, and ice cream. The yellow palace-like facade of the huge department store is one of the first things most visitors to Tuuri see. The department store of Veljekset Keskinen plays a central role in the village and it is not possible to miss this huge building complex. There are in addition to the large store also restaurants and other stores to be found here.
In the winter season, registration is at the Hotel OnnenTähti reception. The service building doors can be opened with the key card that you will receive when paying for a caravan pitch. For faster check-in, you can print out and fill the passenger card beforehand. Situated in Töysä, within 26 km of Ahtarin Golf, Kalliorinteen Mökit Ruskapirtti offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.