In total, there are nearly 30 buildings designed by Alvar Aalto in the Jyväskylä region – ranging from his earliest work to designs made during his final stages. These include both private properties and public buildings, such as the Jyväskylä City Theatre, the University campus and AaltoAlvari Aquatic Centre. Alvar Aalto bicycle tour lets you see the center of Jyväskylä, while showing off the architecture of Alvar Aalto in different city districts.
Currently, Jyväskylä is known as a city of sports, and the region offers varied bicycle and hiking trails for people of all skill levels. What better way to see the works of the renowned architect than a bicycle tour? The beautiful lake landscape colors the hilly terrain, and the region offers a number of bicycle and hiking trails popular among the locals.
Our Alvar Aalto bicycle tour lets you see the center of Jyväskylä, while showing off the architecture of Alvar Aalto in different city districts. The bicycle tour starts at the Aalto2 -museum center (number 1 on the map), continuing to the center of Jyväskylä and towards the lake landscapes of Taulumäki and Viitaniemi. The tour then returns to the city center, visiting the University of Jyväskylä, one of the most architecturally interesting campus areas in Finland.
Route description
Aalto2 Museum Centre Alvar Aallon katu 7, 40600 Jyväskylä
Casa Laurén 1925–1928 Vapaudenkatu 12, 40100 Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä Administrative and Cultural centre 1964–1982 Vapaudenkatu-Kilpisenkatu-Hannikaisenkatu-Gummeruksenkatu, 40100 Jyväskylä
Defence Corps Building 1926–1929 Kilpisenkatu 8, 40100 Jyväskylä
Nikolainkulma Vapaudenkatu 53, 40100 Jyväskylä
Workers’ Club 1924–1925 Väinönkatu 7, 40100 Jyväskylä (At the intersection of Väinönkatu and Kauppakatu)
Renovation of Nuora House 1923–1924 Hongikontie 9, 40200 Jyväskylä
The Kantola Architect Brunch is inspired by the story of Aino and Alvar Aalto, as well as the architecture of Sunila. This three-course brunch features ingredients typical of Kymenlaakso, with flavors that reflect the Italian culture Aino and Alvar adored, as well as Finnish nature and design. The taste experience is presented by Sunila’s factory manager in an apartment built for Lauri Kanto’s family. Welcome to an architecturally inspiring environment!
Kantola is designed by Alvar Aalto and completed in 1937 as the residence for Lauri Kanto, the director of the Sunila pulp mill. Today, the building is owned by Sunilan Kantola Oy and is used for meetings, parties, accommodation and other events. Kantola Architect Brunch is a collaboration between Sunilan Kantola Oy and Kat’s Cafe, which can be enjoyed on request and tailored to meet the customer’s needs.
This journey offers a unique insight into a residence that blends Mediterranean warmth with Aalto’s signature Nordic touch. Explore rooms where architecture tells personal stories, spaces that pulsate with intimate narratives. As well as observing architectural excellence, explore how thoughtful design can create environments that echo with personal histories and deepen our appreciation for the transformative power of architecture.
Experience a guided tour of Villa Skeppet, where Aalto’s personal touch and Mediterranean influences are evident. Discover the unique history of a home designed as a token of friendship and explore the various architectural solutions that Aalto developed throughout his illustrious career.
”Central Finland is often reminiscent of Toscana, the home of cities built on hills, and that provides a small clue about how classically beautifully this province could be built”, wrote Alvar Aalto almost a hundred years ago.
A deep interest in both the historical Latin cultural heritage and the demands of modern society was an enduring feature of Alvar Aalto’s thinking and work. Aalto always had a trip to Italy in mind – the trip he had once made or the journey he was in the process of planning. For him Italy represented something characterised by a sympathetic design world of human dimensions.
Now it is possible to explore the Jyväskylä Region’s fabulous scenery, enjoy the essence of Central Finland, and discover both its cities on hills and Aalto’s human-scale architecture on a variety of guided tours inspired by Italy and the master architect himself.
Explore the signature buildings of Turku’s modern architecture on foot and see the fascinating urban environment along the way.
Architect Alvar Aalto resided in Turku between 1927 and 1933. During this time Turku played a significant role in the emergence of new architecture and furniture design. Your guide will introduce you to the exterior of three transitional works of Aalto’s functionalism: Southwestern Finland Agricultural Cooperative Building, Office Building for Turun Sanomat Newspaper as well as the Standard Apartment House. Having established his own office here in Turku at the beginning of the 1920’s, Erik Bryggman was one of the earliest representatives of functionalism in Finnish architecture. Among others, the tour presents his Hotel Hospits, Atrium and Student Union buildings.
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