Säynätsalo Town Hall

Säynätsalo Town Hall is one of the most significant works of architect Alvar Aalto, who has an internationally renowned position in the history of modern architecture.
Aalto himself fell in love with Säynätsalo and named the islands the Tahiti of Lake Päijänne.

We are open:
September: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun 12-16
Live English guidance is included to entrance fee at 12:30. Other times video guidance.

We are open off-season by request.
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Aalto Experiences

Entrance during the off-season

Entrance fees in the low season (mid-September - April)On Saturdays, we are open year-round without extra fees!There is no need to make a reservation in advance on Saturdays. Tickets can be bought...

From €10.00

Entrance & live tour

Book here a guided visit to the Town Hall! Please note the guidance times in Finnish and English. If you are a guest customer, the tour is included in the accommodation price, but you can book an...

€10.00

Entrance & video guidance

The tour is included in your room price, here you can book the time slot. If you are not going to stay overnight in Säynätsalo, please book a private guided tour here. August 13th-15th free...

From €6.00

Town Hall preordered private live tour

The entrance fee always includes a video guide.If you wish, you can also order live guidance for your group.Make a reservation and we will contact you to arrange a time!Separate, ordered live...

€45.00

Private tour in Muuratsalo Experimental House for overnight guests

Muuratsalo Experimental House is a studio and summer residence designed by Elissa and Alvar Aalto. The building is located on the scenic Lake Päijänne shore plot, which can only be reached along...

€60.00

Charter Cruise on Lake Päijänne & Alvar Aalto´s Summer Residence

Arrive at the Experimental House as in Aalto´s time! We come ashore from lake Päijänne onto the renewed landing stage on a beautiful rocky shore.

From €380.00

Cake Puffet

Two delicious cake pieces from the Town Hall's own bakery. Brita cake piece (lactose-free, gluten-free) and Aallon Laine cake piece (lactose-free). Delivered to your apartment's fridge to wait...

€10.00

Beautiful flower bouquet in a Aalto Vase

A beautiful bouquet tied by local florist Kirsi to delight your visit to the Town Hall. The Aalto vase is not included in the price, but the bouquet you can take with you when you leave.

€23.90

Vintage Bicycle

Rent a wonderful vintage bicycle! You can easily and safely drive around the islands - everything is a few kilometers away. For example, Alvar Aalto's summer home, Muuratsalo Experimental House,...

From €10.00

Evening Snack in Muuratsalo

Are you staying at the Town Hall or are you just on the islands by night? There is a nice café-restaurant Table en Bois in Muuratsalo.

€13.00

Aamiainen

Enjoy breakfast at the Town Hall café. On weekdays, the baker bakes fresh rolls, croissants, pies, and buns. Breakfast includes coffee/tea, fresh juice, fruit, and stuffed bread of your choice.

€10.00

Welcome Cyclist

Pyöräilijä, tervetuloa Säynätsalon kunnantalolle!

Aalto Residency

The Aalto Residency Programme is an international residency programme focused on architecture and design. The programme is housed at the Säynätsalo Town Hall, designed by Alvar Aalto.

Shared cars by City of Jyväskylä

There are three electric cars in Jyväskylä for shared use by city employees, residents, and tourists.

Snack Pack for the Trip

Do you need a snack pack for the trip?

€12.00

Alvar Aalto - forms and stories

Alvar Aalto – forms and stories for every interested reader. A wonderful guide to the world of Alvar Aalto, his life, work, and significance. The book follows Aalto’s career and creations,...

€16.00

Accommodation

Would you like to stay overnight in the Säynätsalo Town Hall designed by Alvar Aalto?

The apartments and guest rooms are located in a quiet residential wing. The peaceful archipelago environment of Säynätsalo offers residents plenty to do and experience.

The entrance fee to the Town Hall and video guidance are included in the room price!

Guest room ALVAR

Säynätsalo Town Hall has two original beautiful guest rooms. Guest rooms Alvar and Elissa are single rooms.

€76.00

Vierashuone ELISSA

Säynätsalo Town Hall has two original beautiful guest rooms. Guest rooms Alvar and Elissa are single rooms.

€76.00

Apartment HUGO

The two rooms of the Hugo apartment comfortably accommodate even five people. Each has her/his own 110 cm wide Hästens bed.

From €60.00

Apartment HENRIK

The Henrik apartment is a studio apartment that comfortably accommodates two people in their own wide beds.

From €97.00

Apartment NEMO

The Nemo apartment can comfortably but at a lower price accommodate six people in bunk beds. The price includes towels and sheets, which in this preferred option are self-bedded.

€90.00

Haikantie 17

Reside in the scenery of Aalto, among nature trails, and at the shore of Päijänne. Welcome to the archipelago of Jyväskylä, Haikka of Muuratsalo, Haikantie 17, to a local family home in the lap...

From €100.00

Haikantie 19

Reside in the scenery of Aalto, among nature trails, and at the shore of Päijänne. Welcome to the archipelago of Jyväskylä, Haikka of Muuratsalo, Haikantie 19, to a local family home in the lap...

From €112.50

How to arrive to overnight at the Town Hall

How to get to the Town Hall

Säynätsalo is located at the northern end of Lake Päijänne, about 15 km south of the center of Jyväskylä. You can get to Säynätsalo by car, two-wheelers, public transport, taxi, hiking, or boat...

Services on the island Säynätsalo

What else can be found on the islands besides architecture? If you stay a little longer on the islands, it is preferred to get to know the unique life of the former industrial community and the...

Events

Councelours' Chamber

The Council Hall is a festive space with 21 seats in a classroom format (fixed, non-movable), and benches at space's rear and edges sum seats up to 50 people.

€25.00

Meeting room

The meeting room is a representative space with 14 seats around a large table (fixed, non-movable) and a bench on space's edge for 8 people. Space can be used as a coffee and dining area. The...

From €20.00

Town Hall Café Cabinet

Town Hall Café cabinet The cabinet is an elegant meeting room with up to 20 seats with convertible furniture. Space can also be used as a coffee and dining area. The room has a screen and a...

€15.00

Coffee and Tea for Meeting

€5.00

Office

Rent a peaceful office - working space for distance work.

From €5.00

Tapahtumakatos & pöytä+penkkiryhmä

Järjestätkö puutarhajuhlat tai muuta kivaa, mutta penkit, pöydät ja katos puuttuvat?

€45.00

Outdoor Activities

Snack Pack for the Trip

Do you need a snack pack for the trip?

€12.00

Self-guided fatbike tour on Säynätsalo islands

Take a biking tour to the islands of Säynätsalo: a refreshing nature trip or a brisk fitness run. By cycling you will see and experience more: the variable landscapes, sounds, and smells of nature...

From €30.00

Fatbike warm up

During fatbike warm up we get to enjoy nature in a different way maybe for the first time and also test how it is to ride a fatbike.

From €594.00

Skinbased ski excursion (2h)

OAC skinbased skis are a new, easy way to enjoy wintry nature. This skinbased ski excursion is a 2-hour trip to nearby nature.

From €390.00

Fatbike day

Fatbike day by Versona on elämyksellinen tyhypäivä, pikkujoulupäivä, kehittämispäivä, polttareiden osa tai vaikka alusta yrityksen kehittämiselle. Tämä tuotteen varattuasi meillä on koko päivä...

€1210.00

Fatbike warm up for groups

During fatbike warm up we get to enjoy nature in a different way maybe for the first time and also test how it is to ride a fatbike.

From €594.00

Juurikkasaaren avantouintijäsenyys talvi 2022

Avantouintijäsenyys luonnonkauniissa Juurikkasaaressa.

€70.00

Juurikkasaaren telttasauna

Tervetuloa Juurikkasaareen nauttimaan telttasaunan lempeän suolaisista löylyistä keskiviikkoisin!

€10.00

Nauti jylhästä Päijänteestä Haukkavuoren huipulta

Koe erämaajärvi Päijänteen jylhyys. Kiipeä Haukkavuorelle, noin 100 m korkeuteen järven pinnasta ja nauti näkymästä! Retkieväät ja lepohetki virkistävät paluumatkaa varten

€70.00

Oktoberfest Juurikkasaaressa 30.9.2022

Tervetuloa viettämään hilpeää Oktoberfest-iltaa Juurikkasaareen 30.9.2022 herkullisen saksalaistyylisen menun parissa.

€35.00

SUP-laudan vuokraus

Suppailemaan Juurikkasaaren rantaan? Meillä voit kokeilla tätä suosittua harrastusta hintaan 15€/1,5h.

€15.00

Vuokrattava kylpypyyhe

Pehmeä kylpypyyhe saunomisen ajaksi!

€5.00

More services and info

Ainutlaatuiset Alvar Aalto -kohteet muualla Suomessa!

How to get to the Town Hall

Säynätsalo is located at the northern end of Lake Päijänne, about 15 km south of the center of Jyväskylä. You can get to Säynätsalo by car, two-wheelers, public transport, taxi, hiking, or boat...

How to arrive to overnight at the Town Hall

The charter bus stop

The new charter bus stop is now ready for use. Drive along the Parviaisentie clockwise, so there is no need to reverse. Die neue Charter Bushaltestelle ist nun einsatzbereit. Fahren Sie die...

Room folder

Read the room folder beforehand, on-site, or afterward!