Säynätsalo Town Hall – live-in architectural heritage

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Säynätsalo Town Hall, detail of the Council Chamber, photo Maija Holma Alvar Aalto Museum
"Butterfly" details of the Council Chamber in the Säynätsalo Town Hall. Photo Maija Holma, Alvar Aalto Foundation
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Explore this architectural gem where Aalto’s vision of form and function is realised in each minute detail.

This tour offers more than a simple walkthrough—it invites you to stay and soak in the community spirit that the building embodies. As you explore this space, you have the unique opportunity to extend your
visit with an overnight stay, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the unflustered landscape that inspired Aalto’s design and experience the communal essence of the thinking behind his designs.

Tour in brief: Join us at the Säynätsalo Town Hall, a cherished historical gem reflecting Alvar Aalto’s brilliance. Uncover the stories and facts of Alvar and Elissa Aalto during our guided tour, which is
suitable for all ages and backgrounds.

Why not extend the experience with an overnight stay? That way, you can create an even deeper connection with this iconic masterpiece and live like a local in our warm, inviting atmosphere.

Experience Highlights

The atmosphere of an iconic building in a human scale

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
Säynätsalo Town Hall stairs in Jyväskylä, photo Rune Snellman Alvar Aalto Museum
Säynätsalo Town Hall stairs in Jyväskylä, photo Rune Snellman Alvar Aalto Museum
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

Säynätsalo Town Hall – live-in architectural heritage

Duration

2 days

Accessible

Yes

Availability

All year

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