Experience Alvar Aalto’s architecture in Jyväskylä
Discover this experienceExperience Alvar Aalto’s legacy in the city known as the “Alvar Aalto capital of the world,” Jyväskylä. This unique tour immerses you in a cityscape that showcases the most comprehensive collection of Aalto’s work, spanning every phase of his career.
Discover Aalto’s architectural masterpieces, where modernist design meets everyday life. On this journey, you’ll do more than just see architecture; you’ll live it. Sleep, dine, and even relax by the water, all within spaces crafted by Aalto’s hand.
Jyväskylä is where Aalto’s story began: he opened his first architectural office here, started a family, and created his nearby summer retreat. It is also home to the world’s only Alvar Aalto Museum, housed in a building he designed himself.
Throughout the tour, witness the evolution of Aalto’s style—from his early classicism, through the warmth of his red-brick period, to the crisp lines of his monumental white structures.
Experience Highlights
- A guided walking tour of Aalto’s key works, including the Workers’ Club, administrative block (the theatre, police station, and municipal offices), the Defence Corps Building, and the Aalto Campus of the University of Jyväskylä
- Alvar Aalto Museum
- A visit to AaltoAlvari swimming pool, an exclusive Aalto-designed facility
- Local crafts and visit to Toivola Old Courtyard
- Muurame Church
- Säynätsalo Town Hall
Experience Alvar Aalto’s architecture in Jyväskylä
Duration
3 days
Accessible
No
Availability
All year round