In addition to visiting the 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of architectural works by Alvar Aalto’s office, it is worthwhile to consider visiting some of his other works in Finland. Here are some ideas.
Villa Skeppet – Day Trip from Helsinki
Train from Helsinki to Tammisaari/Ekenäs (around 1 h 40 m) then a 1.5 km walk or take a taxi
https://www.alvaraalto.fi/en/architecture/villa-skeppet/
https://visit.alvaraalto.fi/en/destinations/villa-skeppet/
Public transport: https://www.vr.fi/en
Villa Kokkonen – Day Trip from Helsinki
Train from Helsinki to Järvenpää (1 h 30 m) then a 3 km walk around the lake or take a taxi
https://www.alvaraalto.fi/arkkitehtuuri/villa-kokkonen/
https://www.jarvenpaantaidemuseo.fi/villa-kokkonen
villakokkonen@jarvenpaa.fi.
Public transport: https://www.vr.fi/en
Kauttua Ironworks Complex – Two-night stay at Villa Aalto or Kauttua Ironworks Manor
Onnibus OB2 from Helsinki (to Pori) and alight at Huittinen ABC forecourt then Bus KA140 (to Rauma) by Satakunnan Liikenne Oy and alight at the Kauttua I bus stop on Turuntie 2054, then walk 3 km through the forest to the Ironworks Complex, or take a taxi. Option for return to Pori via Rauma is to take bus K60 at 0910h at the Kauttua I bus stop then Line 100 operated by Seutu+ bus company from Rauma to Pori. Then return bus to Helsinki.
https://visit.alvaraalto.fi/fi/kohteet/kauttuan-ruukinpuisto-eurassa/
https://www.visitfinland.com/en/product/1788fe25-61b5-4bd2-b41c-cd05069fbd15/kauttua-ironworks/
Public transport https://www.matkahuolto.fi/
For Villa Aalto booking, email: myynti@kauttuanruukki.fi
For Kauttua Ironworks Manor booking: https://www.kauttuanruukki.fi/
Oulu Aalto Silo – Two night stay in Oulu
Fly or go by train or bus from Helsinki to Oulu. Once in Oulu, take Bus 21 to the Aalto Silo.
https://tapahtumat.munoulu.fi/fi-FI/page/64d5fae6d182f3098cb463d3
https://www.archinfo.fi/artikkelit/aalto-siilo-on-uusi-neb-kumppani
Public transport: https://www.vr.fi/en
Alajärvi Alvar Aalto Centre – Two night stay
Train to Seinäjoki then bus to Alajärvi. Stay in Alajärvi, one option is the Alvarini Hotel.
https://visit.alvaraalto.fi/fi/kohteet/alvar-aallon-alajarvi/
https://alajarvi.fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/kulttuuri/aalto-keskus/
Kouvola/Inkeroinen – Industrial and Residential Area – Two night stay
Train to Kouvola then commuter train to Inkeroinen. Stay in Kouvola.
https://visit.alvaraalto.fi/fi/kohteet/tehtaanmaen-asuinalue-ja-koulu-kouvolan-inkeroisissa/
Helsinki and Espoo – One day
In addition to visiting the five UNESCO World Heritage listed Aalto sites, you can also visit other Aalto sites in the area as follows:
- Rautatalo Office Building, Keskuskatu 3, Helsinki
- Enso-Gutzeit Headquarters, Kanavaranta 1, sitting directly on the Katajanokka waterfront, Helsinki
- The Academic Bookstore / Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, Helsinki
- Restaurant Savoy Interior, Eteläesplanadi 14, Helsinki
- Alvar Aalto Erottaja Pavilion, Erottajankatu, Helsinki
- Munkkiniemi IBM Townhouses / National Pensions Institute Housing, Riihitie 12–14 and Tallikuja 2–4, about 350 meters from Studio Aalto, Helsinki
- The Aalto University Campus, Otaniemi, Espoo
- Otaniemi Shopping Centre, Otakaari 11–15, Espoo
- Otaniemi Water Tower & Heating Plant, Tekniikantie 6, Espoo
- Teekkarikylä Student Housing, Jämeräntaival, Espoo
- Harjuviita and Itäranta Apartment Buildings, Harjuviita, Tapiola Garden City. Espoo
Jyväskylä – One Day
In addition to visiting the three UNESCO World Heritage listed Aalto sites in the region, you can also see (some only outside) other Aalto sites in the area as follows:
- Jyväskylä City Theatre
- Aalto2 Museum Centre
- Jyväskylä Workers’ Club
- Aira Building Apartments
- Defence Corps Building (Valtiontalo)
- Tietotalo & Rakentajantalo Offices
- Casa Laurén
- Villa Karpio
- Viitatorni Apartment Block
- Nemo “Propheta In Patria” boat