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The Aalto House

Architect’s home·Munkkiniemi

Guided tours Tue–Sun

About The Aalto House

The Aalto House is at Riihitie 20, 00330 Helsinki. Visits are by guided tour from Tuesday to Sunday, booked at shop.alvaraalto.fi; the Museum Card is not valid here (Alvar Aalto Foundation). Studio Aalto, nearby, also has guided tours.

Why it's on our list

  • Guided tours only
  • Book ahead

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Aalto House before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to The Aalto House, as the crow flies.

  1. Hilton Helsinki KalastajatorppaMunkkiniemi550 m7 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from The Aalto House are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest metro and tram stops

  1. Laajalahden aukioTram 4150 m2 min walk
  2. TiilimäkiTram 4200 m3 min walk
  3. SaunalahdentieTram 4350 m4 min walk

Nearest taxi ranks

  1. Taxi rank, Munkkiniemen puistotie200 m2 min walk
  2. Taxi rank, Raumantie1.0 km12 min walk

Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.

Key sights

  1. Temppeliaukio Church3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
  2. Oodi4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
  3. Amos Rex4.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
  4. Ateneum4.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
  5. Esplanadi Park5.1 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
  6. Helsinki Cathedral5.1 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
  7. Market Square5.4 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
  8. Uspenski Cathedral5.6 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
  9. Löyly5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
  10. Helsinki Airport14 kmCar or taxi 43 min

Main railway stations

  1. Pasila3.2 kmWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
  2. Helsinki Central4.5 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min

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