ALAVA is a small boutique that opened in Äkäslompolo in 2019, curating Finnish fashion, design and lifestyle brands rather than the outdoor-gear or souvenir stock most other shops in the village carry.
It's a good stop if you want a genuinely Finnish design piece to take home rather than another wool hat, though the small size means the range shifts with what's in stock.
Local tip: It's a newer, smaller shop than its neighbours, so hours can be tighter in the shoulder season – worth checking it's open before making a special trip.
Good to know
- Where: Tunturintie 15, 95970 Äkäslompolo, Finland
- City: Kolari
- Website: official site
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