Sibelius' Home and Aalto's Architecture Day Trip from Helsinki

Visit the area where an artist influenced the creation of a distinctive community on the shores of Lake Tuusula - Jean Sibelius. Visit Villa Kokkonen, the home of the Composer Joonas Kokkonen, designed by famed Architect Alvar Aalto.

This Cultural and Architectural tour takes you to the Lake Tuusula area where a large number of Finnish artists settled at the turn of the 19th and 20th Century.
The first visit is to Ainola, the home of the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius which has now been converted to a museum. Ainola is preserved as it was during Sibelius' time.

After visiting Ainola, your tour continues to Villa Kokkonen, the home of the Composer Joonas Kokkonen. Villa Kokkonen is one of the few private homes designed by the Architect Alvar Aalto and it has been called a preliminary sketch of the Finlandia Hall in Helsinki.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Esplanade Park, Fabianinkatu.

Departure Time:

1:00pm

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Local guide
• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• Entrance fees
• Local taxes

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

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