Runeberg

British

/ ˈruːnəˌbɜːɡ, ˈrunəˌbærj /

noun

Johan Ludvig 1804–77, Finnish poet, who wrote in Swedish. His works include the epic King Fialar (1844) and patriotic poems including the Finnish national anthem

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Ms Runeberg believes it will become the biggest start-up campus in Europe following the completion of three new buildings by 2028, adding a 50,000 sqm floor area.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2025

"We wouldn't be a proper start-up hub if we didn't have our own sauna here!" laughs Ms Runeberg.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2025

"The whole place is really based on community," says Maria 01's CEO Sarita Runeberg.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2025

Tube-shaped and topped with a circle of ruby red jam, this is a Runeberg cake, and it’s eaten to commemorate the birthday of Finland’s national poet, Johan Runeberg, who was born on Feb. 5, 1804.

From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2019

No wonder Runeberg the poet loved to linger here—a veritable enchanted spot.

From Through Finland in Carts by Mrs. (Ethel) Alec-Tweedie

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