The architecture of Alvar Aalto
The Jyväskylä Region contains a unique cross-section of Alvar Aalto's work spanning the various phases of his illustrious career, from classicism to functionalism, architecture in brick to monumentalism. By retracing Aalto's footsteps visitors can explore the built environment on a go-as-you-please basis or in the company of a guide. To book a guide, please contact Tourist Information.
Map showing locations of architectural interest in Jyväskylä available from Tourist Information, price 2 €.
Jyväskylä
Alvar Aalto -museum (1971-73)
Alvar Aallon katu 7, Jyväskylä
Open Tue-Sun 11-18, in July-August Tue-Fri 10-18, Sat-Sun 11-18.
Open Tue-Sun 11-18, in July-August Tue-Fri 10-18, Sat-Sun 11-18.
Muuratsalo experimental house (1952-54)
Säynätsalo
Summer home of Elissa and Alvar Aalto. Open 2.6.-15.9. Mon, Wed, Fri 13.30-15.30. Advance registration: Alvar Aalto museum, tel: +358 14 266 7113. Admission: 17 €, students and senior citizens 7 €. Changes possible. Visitors must be accompanied by a guide.
Summer home of Elissa and Alvar Aalto. Open 2.6.-15.9. Mon, Wed, Fri 13.30-15.30. Advance registration: Alvar Aalto museum, tel: +358 14 266 7113. Admission: 17 €, students and senior citizens 7 €. Changes possible. Visitors must be accompanied by a guide.
Säynätsalo town hall (1949-52)
Parviaisentie 9, Säynätsalo
saynatsalo.aalto@jkl.fi
www.jyvaskyla.fi/saynatsalo
Open Mon-Fri 8.30-15.30. Voluntary admission fee on weekdays. Two guest rooms, bookings tel. +358 14 266 1526.
saynatsalo.aalto@jkl.fi
www.jyvaskyla.fi/saynatsalo
Open Mon-Fri 8.30-15.30. Voluntary admission fee on weekdays. Two guest rooms, bookings tel. +358 14 266 1526.
Aira building (1924-26)
Tapionkatu 2, Jyväskylä
In private use.
In private use.
Villa Karpio (1923)
Lehtisenkuja, Jyväskylä
In private use.
In private use.
Museum of Central Finland (1957-61, 1991)
Alvar Aallon katu 7, Jyväskylä
Open Tue-Sun 11-18.
Open Tue-Sun 11-18.
Alterations to the Nuora building (1923-24)
Hongikontie 9, Jyväskylä
In private use.
In private use.
Defence corps building (1926-29)
Kilpisenkatu 8, Jyväskylä
Currently used for offices.
Currently used for offices.
Jyväskylä workers' club (1924-25)
Väinönkatu 7, Jyväskylä
Enquiries tel. +358 14 619 952
Enquiries tel. +358 14 619 952
Viitatorni (1960-61)
(apartment building)
Viitaniementie 16, Jyväskylä
In private use.
Viitaniementie 16, Jyväskylä
In private use.
Construction office (1975-78)
Hannikaisenkatu 17, Jyväskylä
