Picture: Aalto2
Welcome to a cultural holiday in Jyväskylä! Alvar Aalto is a world-famous architect and academic, whose architecture is seen in the heart of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, and around the world. Did you know that Jyväskylä has the largest number of buildings designed by Alvar Aalto in the world? Source: Architect Alvar Aalto – Jyväskylä Region, Lakeland Finland
There are a total of 30 Alvar Aalto sites in Central Finland. In this article, you can get to know four popular destinations. The first three destinations in the article, the Aalto2 Museum Centre, the Seminaarinmäki Campus of the University of Jyväskylä and Villa Karpio, are located within walking distance of Hotel Alba. The journey to the Aalto2 Museum Centre and the Villa Karpio building takes five minutes from Hotel Alba. The journey to Seminaarinmäki takes fifteen minutes. Welcome to enjoy a cultural holiday in Jyväskylä, at Hotel Alba!
Aalto2 Museum Centre
Aalto2 is a museum center in Jyväskylä that opened in spring 2023. In the museum center you can explore Aalto’s work and life. The permanent exhibitions of the museum center are AALTO – Work and Life – Aalto2 and Exploring Central Finland – Aalto2.
Additional information and opening hours: Home – Aalto2
Address: Alvar Aallon katu 7, 40600 Jyväskylä
University of Jyväskylä, Seminaarinmäki Campus
The Seminaarinmäki campus in Jyväskylä is a culturally and historically significant area that is worth a visit! The campus area attracts architecture enthusiasts from all over the world. We recommend that you especially explore the main building and the white-plastered Faculty of Sport and Exercise Science building. Source: University of Jyväskylä – Visit Jyväskylä Region
Address: Seminaarinkatu 15, 40100 Jyväskylä
Villa Karpio
Villa Karpio, located on a steep hill, makes passersby smile! The entrance to the one-story house is from the porch and is decorated with wooden columns. The exterior of the building has been preserved unchanged and Villa Karpio is in residential use, visible only from the outside. Source: Villa Karpio (1923) – Visit Jyväskylä Region
Address: Lehtisenkuja 1, 40600 Jyväskylä
Säynätsalo Town Hall
The Säynätsalo Town Hall is considered one of Alvar Aalto’s most significant works. Ever since its construction, the house has attracted attention due to its uniqueness. Since its completion, Säynätsalo has been flooded with visitors from all over the world. So the destination is definitely worth a visit! Did you know that you can also stay overnight at the Säynätsalo Town Hall? Source: Säynätsalo Town Hall – Visit Jyväskylä Region, Lakeland Finland
Address: Parviaisentie 9, 40900 Säynätsalo
Are you interested? Hotel Alba accommodates travelers interested in culture in the beautiful shores of Lake Jyväsjärvi. The hotel is located within walking distance of the destinations in the article and the services of the Jyväskylä city center. You can book a ticket to the Aalto2 Museum Center when booking your accommodation. Read more: Visit Aalto2 museum center and enjoy accommodation by the lake – Hotel Alba
Read more about who Alvar Aalto was: Who was Alvar Aalto? – Visit Jyväskylä Region, Lakeland Finland
5 ways to experience Alvar Aalto in the Jyväskylä Region: 5 ways to experience Alvar Aalto – Visit Jyväskylä Region, Lakeland Finland
