Alvar Aalto – e la natura – Architectural Cruise

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Aalto e la natura Tour on Lake Päijänne, photo Visit Jyväskylä Tero Takalo-Eskola
Aalto e la natura Tour on Lake Päijänne, photo Visit Jyväskylä Tero Takalo-Eskola
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Welcome to experience the Alvar Aalto Cruise on Lake Päijänne. The most well-known Finnish architect Alvar Aalto used to spend his time in the beautiful Säynätsalo area where he also used to have his summer house – designed by himself of course.

During this trip you will get to know Alvar Aalto’s history and the Säynätasalo Town Hall which was designed by Aalto. Did you know that Alvar Aalto often travelled to Säynätsalo by the same boat S/S Suomi?

The steamboat s/s Suomi departs from Jyväskylä and arrives to Säynätsalo dock where the guide is waiting for you. Together with the guide you’ll find your way to the Säynätsalo Town Hall where the guide will tell you more about Aalto’s unique design. After the tour you’ll head back to Jyväskylä by local bus nro 16.

Experience Highlights

  • S/S Suomi and the Finnish Lakeland
  • Säynätsalo Town Hall
"Butterfly" details of the Council Chamber in the Säynätsalo Town Hall. Photo Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation
"Butterfly" details of the Council Chamber in the Säynätsalo Town Hall. Photo Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation
Säynätsalo Town Hall is one of Aalto’s most admired designs. Photo: Tero Takalo-Eskola, Visit Jyväskylä
Säynätsalo Town Hall is one of Aalto’s most admired designs. Photo: Tero Takalo-Eskola, Visit Jyväskylä
All the interiors for the Säynätsalo Town Hall were also designed by Aalto's studio. Photo: Tero Takalo-Eskola, Visit Jyväskylä
All the interiors for the Säynätsalo Town Hall were also designed by Aalto's studio. Photo: Tero Takalo-Eskola, Visit Jyväskylä
Lake Päijänne Cruise at Jyväskylä photo Walmari Kalevi Korhonen
Lake Päijänne Cruise at Jyväskylä photo Walmari Kalevi Korhonen
Lakeland scenery in Jyväskylä, photo Atacan Ergin
Lakeland scenery in Jyväskylä, photo Atacan Ergin

Alvar Aalto – e la natura – Architectural Cruise

Duration

4 h

Accessible

No

Availability

June/July/August

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