See and experience Alvar Aalto in Seinäjoki
Let Aalto inspire you
Alvar Aalto was a legendary Finnish architect and historical figure. The mark of Aalto’s hand can be strongly seen in Seinäjoki and draws the interest of architecture enthusiasts both nationally and internationally. However, Aalto has a lot to offer for all of us. The architectural whole of Seinäjoki combined with the city’s services provides a unique opportunity to be inspired and enthused – to discover beauty and cultural and historical value in Seinäjoki as well as to enjoy the offerings of the centre of the region of Southern Ostrobothnia. Seinäjoki’s Aalto Centre offers amazing experiences and sights for every visitor, which you can enjoy alone, with friends or with your whole family.
Aalto Inspires is a collection of Aalto sites, products and services which offers set packages as well as opportunities to customise freely. It will inspire you to see, do, experience and try. Aalto Inspires gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy their own creativity and to draw from Aalto. Get to know the Aalto sites and products, choose the ones that interest you the most and let Aalto inspire you!
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Arrival
| The Aalto centre is located in the immediate vicinity of Seinäjoki’s railway center, a short walk away. During the summer, it is possible to move on Seinäjoki with electric scooters for rent. There are several different parking areas for cars next to the Aalto centre, the largest of which is located next to the Apila library on Alvar Aallon katu. There is a frame locking option for bikes next to the theater’s main doors. Address: Koulukatu 21, 60100 Seinäjoki, Aalto centre on Google maps. Opening hours: The opening hours of the Aalto centre’s locations vary, see the location cards for more information Entrance fee: You can visit the sites free of charge within the opening hours in spaces open to the public. Please note that the buildings are in normal use as a town hall, library, church, parish center, theater and office building. Take a look at the directions for arriving at Seinäjoki |
Alvar Aalto sites
Apila Library
Seinäjoki City Office Building
Southern Ostrobothnia Civil Guard Headquarters
Seinäjoki City Theatre
Aalto Library
Seinäjoki City Hall
Seinäjoki Parish Center
Lakeuden Risti Church
Aalto Products for Individual Travellers and for Groups
Seinäjoki through the eyes of a bird – a guided tour of the city from the Tower of the Lakeuden Risti
Top floor sauna in Original Sokos Hotel Lakeus
Guided Walking Tour of the Seinäjoki Aalto Centre
Alvar Aalto brochures and videos
Brochures
The Aalto Centre Seinäjoki
- English brochure – ENG
- Japanese brochure – JP
- French brochure – FR
- German brochure – DE
- Spanish brochure – ES
- Finnish brochure – FI
Video
The video shot by Katja Lösönen shows how the Aalto Centre is made for people:
it is a place for work, celebration and recreation. Watch the video in here.
Isle Art Industries has filmed the newest video on Alvar Aalto sites of Seinäjoki in summer of 2020. Watch the video in here.
Experience and listen to Alvar Aalto in here.
