Alvar and Gösta – two Masters

The Art museum pavilion Gösta opened for public in 2014. Photo: Serlachius Museums.

What significance does art, architecture and design have for Finland and its people? What is the relationship between art, architecture and design and the forest industry, the traditional lifeline of the Finnish economy? How close to nature is it possible for Finnish architecture and design to get?

The Alvar and Gösta tour offers, on a human scale, a unique insight into the Finnish way of living in close rela-tionship with nature. The tour offers unforgettable experiences for fans of culture and those who would like to learn more about the Finnish way of life in the midst of the most beautiful Central Finland landscapes, where lakes, rivers and forests are ever present.

Experience Highlights

Serlachius Museum Gustaf and Art Museum Gösta.
Jyväskylä, the capital of Alvar Aalto’s architecture: follow the footsteps of the master from classicism to functionalism and from architecture in brick to monumentalism!

Serlachius Museum Gustaf is situated at a beautiful lakeside in the center of Mänttä. Photo: Serlachius Museums.

The Serlachius Art Museum Gustaf was originally the headquarters of the G.A. Serlachius Company. Photo: Serlachius Museums.