Alvar Aalto in Alajärvi – life and work
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Alvar Aalto spent many summers in Alajärvi in his childhood and later had a summer house of his own. For Aalto, Alajärvi represented leisure time with family and relatives in contrast to the hectic work at the office. Aalto called this small rural town his spiritual home.
In the scenic Alajärvi one can see buildings from the long span of Aalto’s career, from the earliest assignments to the last of his office. At the Alajärvi Aalto Centre there are 11 locations, including the recently renovated Villa Väinölä, a home Aalto designed for his brother.
The countryside was his retreat during the busy creative years with the assignments and architectural competitions. Alajärvi is located near to Aalto’s childhood home Kuortane, so the region played an important role in his life.
Experience Highlights
- Alajärvi Aalto centre
- Landscapes dear to Aalto
- Church by architect C.L. Engel
- Villa Väinölä
- Nelimarkka Museum
![Of the Aalto sites in Alajärvi, the town hall is the largest and most visible. The facade of the building is dominated by the council hall's large windows and simple white walls. Photo: Tuure Äikäs](https://visit.alvaraalto.fi/app/uploads/2024/05/alajarvi-alvar-aallon-alajarvi-kunnantalo.jpg)
Alvar Aalto in Alajärvi – life and work
Duration
1 day
Accessible
No
Availability
All year round