Architecture Highlights: Half-day Tour of Helsinki

We drive around in Helsinki to see the main sights and then to the countryside. First, we visit Hvittraesk Museum, built between 1901-1903 by architects Herman Gesellius, Armas Lindgren and Eliel Saarinen. The main building, designed in National Romantic style, built of logs and natural stone, was both a common studio and a home for Eliel Saarinen and Armas Lindgren for some years after it was completed. Located outside Helsinki, 25 min drive through the countryside.

Then we return to Helsinki and see all the highlights, including the Railway Station designed by Saarinen. Another famous Finnish architect was Alvar Aalto and his studio can also be visited (must be checked in advance).

I also suggest visiting an art gallery, like the historical Tarvaspaa or Ateneum, the Finnish National Gallery. Please note that museums are closed on Mondays.

Time permitting, we pop in the Finnish Design shop, iittala, on the Esplanade.

This excursion can be customized and your guide's hobby is design, art and architecture.