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The Experimental House is a studio and summer apartment designed by Alvar and Elissa Aalto for themselves, located on the west shore of Muuratsalo island, about 30 minutes by car from the Aalto2 museum centre. Here, Aalto had the freedom to experiment with different materials, shapes, techniques and proportions. Read more about the building’s stunning architecture on the website of the Alvar Aalto -foundation.
The Muuratsalo Experimental House can be visited during the summer season with a pre-booked guided tour led by an Aalto2 guide.
The Muuratsalo Experimental House is a summer house, and Aalto2 organizes public tours there between June 2 and August 29, 2025, in both Finnish and English. Participation in the public tours is only possible with a ticket purchased in advance. The tour can accommodate a maximum of 15 people. The guided part of the visit lasts about 45 minutes, and after that you can tour the area on your own. Please note that the Muuratsalo Experimental House is partly accessed via a difficult forest path, so the destination is not barrier-free.
Prices and tickets from the Aalto2 online store:
Private tours at the Muuratsalo Experimental House between June 1 to July 18 and from August 4 to September 30, 2025. Private groups only with a separate reservation. Reservations for private visits: sales@aalto2.museum.
Attention for summer 2025 visitors!
Due to repair work, the Louhunsalmi Bridge leading to the Experimental House will be closed to buses and heavy traffic for the entire summer of 2025. The island can be easily accessed by bike, as well as by passenger cars and vans. The drive from Jyväskylä takes approximately 20-25 minutes. The maximum weight limit for vehicles is 3500 kg, including passengers.
There is a free parking lot for several cars in the Muuratsalo area. The parking lot is located at the intersection of Melalammentie and Kontintie, at the address Melalammentie 2, 40900 Jyväskylä.
Muuratsalo Experimental House is located on Muuratsalo Island, near Jyväskylä and Säynätsalo, at Melalammentie 6, 40900 Jyväskylä.
If you arrive by bus, the bus will take you to Säynätsalo Town Hall, and from there further transport to Experimental House must be changed to smaller vehicles (taxis). The trip is 4.7 km and takes about 10 minutes. Please check the bus schedules on the Linkki website: https://linkki.jyvaskyla.fi/uutinen/2024-11-20_louhunsalmen-siltavaurion-aiheuttamat-joukkoliikenteen-jarjestelyt-saynatsalossa
The local taxi company, Jyväskylä’s Taksiautot, operates in Säynätsalo with both passenger cars and minivans.
Reservations:
• www.taksiautot.com (FI), taksiautot@gmail.com
• Transportation must always be booked in advance.
Please note: It is possible that the bridge may need to be closed in windy weather. Any closures will be announced separately. Please follow the Louhunsalmi bridge renovation and situation here (changes may occur): https://www.jyvaskyla.fi/ajankohtaista/louhunsalmi
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