Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesFinnish, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Join us on this exclusive walking tour, where each step unfolds Aalto's legacy amidst the landscapes that inspired his works, all through a sustainable lens. Secure your spot in this unforgettable journey through time and creativity. Feel the local life and the connection to the surrounding Lakeland.
What's included
All Fees and Taxes
A delicious home lunch is served in Juurikkasaari. Warm buffet includes also rich salad table, breads, drinks and coffee/tea + dessert. The lunch dishes are lactose-free and mainly gluten-free.
Coffees and snacks in Aalto2 Café or AaBakery are not included.
What to expect
1h · Admission ticket included
The tour starts at 10 AM from the Aalto2 Museum Centre, where our guide will greet you, briefly introduce the day's program, and provide tickets to enter the museum. You'll have an hour to explore the museum of your own.
Pass by
We'll reconvene at the café at 11 AM. You can grab some snacks if you are hungry or want some refreshments.
University of Jyvaskyla
1h 30m
We'll embark on a guided walk of about 2 kilometres to the Jyväskylä University Campus area and the main building.
You will be able to see many of Alvar Aalto's buildings. Our guide tells you about the architecture. We will visit the main building inside.
35m
In alignment with our commitment to sustainability, we'll venture next to Säynätsalo via a 35-minute local bus journey, blending seamlessly into the local way of life.
1h · Admission ticket included
Once we arrive on Säyntsalo island, we'll have a buffet lunch at Restaurant Juurikkasaari, located on a small island within walking distance of the bus stop.
Saynatsalo Town Hall
1h · Admission ticket included
After lunch, a guide will walk you on a one-kilometre beautiful urban nature walk to the Säynätsalo Town Hall for a 45-minute guided tour.
Säynätsalo Town Hall is one of the most important buildings designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. The building has a solid connection to the surrounding nature and the community. At the end of the '40s, the project was a considerable effort from a small municipality of Säynätsalo: a 3000-inhabitants, three relatively small islands, but industrialized village.
Saynatsalo Town Hall
20m · Admission ticket not included
Afterwards, you can indulge in delicious pastries at the Café & Bakery.
Jyvaskyla
35m
The tour ends around 3.15 PM.
We'll provide a return bus ticket to Jyväskylä Centre.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
You will meet our guide at the info desk.
End point
The tour ends at the Säynätsalo Town Hall, but we'll provide a return bus ticket to Jyväskylä Centre.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
