Swimming and winter do not mix together, many believe, but there are other opinions in the matter. Here in Finland we have quite a large group of people who just love their “avanto” – which is how we call the “hole in the ice”. And they even love going into the water before it is … Read more
Visit in the Leaf House, designed by artist Jan-Erik Andersson. The Finnish artist Jan-Erik Andersson’s Gesamtkunstwerk (or ‘Total Art Work’), the leaf shaped house Life on a Leaf, was completed in 2009. The unique house, which functions as a artistic residence, was first conceived in 1999. It was planned with architect Erkki Pitkäranta, with whom … Read more
Come and join us on a virtual guided tour at the Paimio Sanatorium, designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto. Our professional and experienced tour guides will show you this wonderful complex, and you will hear about the architecture and the history behind it. We also offer private tours which can be tailored more to your … Read more
Would you like to travel to Finland virtually? Now it is possible! We offer virtual online tours and give you a chance to experience Finland whilst staying at home. All the tours offer live narration by an authorised tour guide. The Online Tours now available, at Paimio Sanatorium and in Turku: Please enable javascript in … Read more
We adhere to the following guidelines on our tours and travels. Our staff and our partners are committed to them. These guidelines are made in accordance to official guidelines and may be changed when the situation evolves. GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS Avoid all travel and tours if you are ill or have symptoms … Read more
Mother’s Day without family gathering together? We have given it some thought and made a list of cultural activities you can do together safely, regardless of the distance.1. Guided tour at Paimio Sanatorium Join us for a virtual tour at the Paimio Sanatorium, a masterpiece by Alvar and Aino Aalto. Paimio Sanatorium was finished in … Read more
I was cooped up inside all day – trying to innovate, thinking how to develop, market and co-operate with other people. For 9 hours. Driving home, I got this crazy idea. This is one of the routes I use often. I enjoy watching beautiful scenery from car window and feel relaxed just by looking at … Read more
Experience Alvar Aalto’s modern masterpiece with all your senses. Paimio Sanatorium was finished at 1933 and it functioned as tuberculosis sanatorium for decades. It is a masterpiece by Alvar and Aino Aalto. Building itself is a healing element. On a guided tour you’ll get to see this wonderful architecture from inside and also furniture and lamps that were … Read more
Turku is the oldest town of Finland, with a nearly 800 year history to explore. The town was established by the River Aura, which is still the major attraction of the downtown Turku. A walk by the river, what ever time of the year, will give you an idea of the town and it’s history … Read more
