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Seinäjoki is a city in Southern Ostrobothnia. Seinäjoki is the biggest city and the center of the Region of South Ostrobothnia, in western Finland. It is in the junction of five railways, at the intersection of several main roads.

Lakeuden risti ("The cross on the plains") church tower Valtionkatu street in central Seinäjoki

Alvar Aalto Center, Kauppakatu 17, +358 6 416 2734. 15.5.–31.8. Wed 12–18, Thu-Sun 12–16 1.9.–14.5. Wed 12–18, Thu, Fri, Sun 12–16. This center is the administrative and cultural center of Seinäjoki. The center was designed by Alvar Aalto, a renowned Finnish architect and designer of the 20th century and one of the most important architects in the world. His work includes outstanding architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware. The Aalto Centre is composed of six buildings which were mainly completed between 1960 and 1968. The first building created was the church, Lakeuden Risti ("Cross on the Plain") and the last one, the theatre, in 1987.
- Lakeuden Risti Church (1957-1960) and Parish Centre (1965-1966), Koulukatu 24, +358 6 4184 111. Mon–Fri 14–18 During summer: Mon–Sun 10–20. There was a competition for the design of Seinäjoki church which took place in 1951. There was no agreement because Aalto’s design did not follow some patterns required. Finally the construction took place until 1957-1960. The adjacent congregational center was constructed during 1965-1966. The church seats 1200 people, the gallery another 124 and the small chapel 50 people. Everything, even in the interior, was designed by Alvar Aalto. It is absolutely a fascinating and impressive to see how perfect the measurements and details in the inside are. As part of the church there is a cross bell tower, which is 65 m, Seinäjoki’s highest building, which is possible to visit as well. There is an elevator and 36 more steps to get to the top of the tower; if you ask one of the church wardens you can ride the elevator to the top of the church tower for 1 €.
- City Hall (1961-1962), Kirkkokatu 6, +358 6 416 2111. Mon–Fri 9–15. The competition for the City Hall design took place during 1958-1959. It was finally constructed during 1961-1962. The Council´s meeting chamber is also used for concerts. The façade of the City Hall is clad with special blue porcelain rods. The whole interior of the building is characterized with Aalto’s singular style and design.
- City Library - Regional Library (1964-1965), Koulukatu 21, +358 6 4162 326. Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 11–15, During summer: Mon–Thu 10–19, Fri 10–17, Sat closed. The City Library - Regional Library, the architectural pearl of the Aalto Centre, was constructed in 1964-1965. The open book shaped building is a very unique design.
- State Office Building (1966-1968), Alvar Aallonkatu 12. This building constructed during 1966-1968 holds many city and state offices in Seinäjoki. Its most significant feature in the interior is the court room.
- City Theatre (1986-1987), Alvar Aallonkatu 12, +358 6 416 2600. Alvar Aalto presented his plans for the theatre building as early as 1969, but its construction was not carried out until 1986-1987 under Elissa Aalto´s supervision. The theatre seats 429 people and the small stage 120. In the lobby there are famous wooden reliefs and Aalto’s biggest glass designs exhibition.
Kyrkösjärvi. One of the few artificial lakes in Finland.
Törnävä Church. The old, idyllic church of Seinäjoki.
Törnävä mansion area. Old mansion built in 1806. Features a beautiful old garden.

Alvar Aalto Center, Kauppakatu 17, +358 6 416 2734. 15.5.–31.8. Wed 12–18, Thu-Sun 12–16 1.9.–14.5. Wed 12–18, Thu, Fri, Sun 12–16. This center is the administrative and cultural center of Seinäjoki. The center was designed by Alvar Aalto, a renowned Finnish architect and designer of the 20th century and one of the most important architects in the world. His work includes outstanding architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware. The Aalto Centre is composed of six buildings which were mainly completed between 1960 and 1968. The first building created was the church, Lakeuden Risti ("Cross on the Plain") and the last one, the theatre, in 1987.

Lakeuden Risti Church (1957-1960) and Parish Centre (1965-1966), Koulukatu 24, +358 6 4184 111. Mon–Fri 14–18 During summer: Mon–Sun 10–20. There was a competition for the design of Seinäjoki church which took place in 1951. There was no agreement because Aalto’s design did not follow some patterns required. Finally the construction took place until 1957-1960. The adjacent congregational center was constructed during 1965-1966. The church seats 1200 people, the gallery another 124 and the small chapel 50 people. Everything, even in the interior, was designed by Alvar Aalto. It is absolutely a fascinating and impressive to see how perfect the measurements and details in the inside are. As part of the church there is a cross bell tower, which is 65 m, Seinäjoki’s highest building, which is possible to visit as well. There is an elevator and 36 more steps to get to the top of the tower; if you ask one of the church wardens you can ride the elevator to the top of the church tower for 1 €.
City Hall (1961-1962), Kirkkokatu 6, +358 6 416 2111. Mon–Fri 9–15. The competition for the City Hall design took place during 1958-1959. It was finally constructed during 1961-1962. The Council´s meeting chamber is also used for concerts. The façade of the City Hall is clad with special blue porcelain rods. The whole interior of the building is characterized with Aalto’s singular style and design.
City Library - Regional Library (1964-1965), Koulukatu 21, +358 6 4162 326. Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 11–15, During summer: Mon–Thu 10–19, Fri 10–17, Sat closed. The City Library - Regional Library, the architectural pearl of the Aalto Centre, was constructed in 1964-1965. The open book shaped building is a very unique design.
State Office Building (1966-1968), Alvar Aallonkatu 12. This building constructed during 1966-1968 holds many city and state offices in Seinäjoki. Its most significant feature in the interior is the court room.
City Theatre (1986-1987), Alvar Aallonkatu 12, +358 6 416 2600. Alvar Aalto presented his plans for the theatre building as early as 1969, but its construction was not carried out until 1986-1987 under Elissa Aalto´s supervision. The theatre seats 429 people and the small stage 120. In the lobby there are famous wooden reliefs and Aalto’s biggest glass designs exhibition.

Lakeuden Risti Church (1957-1960) and Parish Centre (1965-1966), Koulukatu 24, +358 6 4184 111. Mon–Fri 14–18 During summer: Mon–Sun 10–20. There was a competition for the design of Seinäjoki church which took place in 1951. There was no agreement because Aalto’s design did not follow some patterns required. Finally the construction took place until 1957-1960. The adjacent congregational center was constructed during 1965-1966. The church seats 1200 people, the gallery another 124 and the small chapel 50 people. Everything, even in the interior, was designed by Alvar Aalto. It is absolutely a fascinating and impressive to see how perfect the measurements and details in the inside are. As part of the church there is a cross bell tower, which is 65 m, Seinäjoki’s highest building, which is possible to visit as well. There is an elevator and 36 more steps to get to the top of the tower; if you ask one of the church wardens you can ride the elevator to the top of the church tower for 1 €.
City Hall (1961-1962), Kirkkokatu 6, +358 6 416 2111. Mon–Fri 9–15. The competition for the City Hall design took place during 1958-1959. It was finally constructed during 1961-1962. The Council´s meeting chamber is also used for concerts. The façade of the City Hall is clad with special blue porcelain rods. The whole interior of the building is characterized with Aalto’s singular style and design.
City Library - Regional Library (1964-1965), Koulukatu 21, +358 6 4162 326. Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 11–15, During summer: Mon–Thu 10–19, Fri 10–17, Sat closed. The City Library - Regional Library, the architectural pearl of the Aalto Centre, was constructed in 1964-1965. The open book shaped building is a very unique design.
State Office Building (1966-1968), Alvar Aallonkatu 12. This building constructed during 1966-1968 holds many city and state offices in Seinäjoki. Its most significant feature in the interior is the court room.
City Theatre (1986-1987), Alvar Aallonkatu 12, +358 6 416 2600. Alvar Aalto presented his plans for the theatre building as early as 1969, but its construction was not carried out until 1986-1987 under Elissa Aalto´s supervision. The theatre seats 429 people and the small stage 120. In the lobby there are famous wooden reliefs and Aalto’s biggest glass designs exhibition.

Lakeuden Risti Church (1957-1960) and Parish Centre (1965-1966), Koulukatu 24, +358 6 4184 111. Mon–Fri 14–18 During summer: Mon–Sun 10–20. There was a competition for the design of Seinäjoki church which took place in 1951. There was no agreement because Aalto’s design did not follow some patterns required. Finally the construction took place until 1957-1960. The adjacent congregational center was constructed during 1965-1966. The church seats 1200 people, the gallery another 124 and the small chapel 50 people. Everything, even in the interior, was designed by Alvar Aalto. It is absolutely a fascinating and impressive to see how perfect the measurements and details in the inside are. As part of the church there is a cross bell tower, which is 65 m, Seinäjoki’s highest building, which is possible to visit as well. There is an elevator and 36 more steps to get to the top of the tower; if you ask one of the church wardens you can ride the elevator to the top of the church tower for 1 €.
City Hall (1961-1962), Kirkkokatu 6, +358 6 416 2111. Mon–Fri 9–15. The competition for the City Hall design took place during 1958-1959. It was finally constructed during 1961-1962. The Council´s meeting chamber is also used for concerts. The façade of the City Hall is clad with special blue porcelain rods. The whole interior of the building is characterized with Aalto’s singular style and design.
City Library - Regional Library (1964-1965), Koulukatu 21, +358 6 4162 326. Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 11–15, During summer: Mon–Thu 10–19, Fri 10–17, Sat closed. The City Library - Regional Library, the architectural pearl of the Aalto Centre, was constructed in 1964-1965. The open book shaped building is a very unique design.
State Office Building (1966-1968), Alvar Aallonkatu 12. This building constructed during 1966-1968 holds many city and state offices in Seinäjoki. Its most significant feature in the interior is the court room.
City Theatre (1986-1987), Alvar Aallonkatu 12, +358 6 416 2600. Alvar Aalto presented his plans for the theatre building as early as 1969, but its construction was not carried out until 1986-1987 under Elissa Aalto´s supervision. The theatre seats 429 people and the small stage 120. In the lobby there are famous wooden reliefs and Aalto’s biggest glass designs exhibition.

Lakeuden Risti Church (1957-1960) and Parish Centre (1965-1966), Koulukatu 24, +358 6 4184 111. Mon–Fri 14–18 During summer: Mon–Sun 10–20. There was a competition for the design of Seinäjoki church which took place in 1951. There was no agreement because Aalto’s design did not follow some patterns required. Finally the construction took place until 1957-1960. The adjacent congregational center was constructed during 1965-1966. The church seats 1200 people, the gallery another 124 and the small chapel 50 people. Everything, even in the interior, was designed by Alvar Aalto. It is absolutely a fascinating and impressive to see how perfect the measurements and details in the inside are. As part of the church there is a cross bell tower, which is 65 m, Seinäjoki’s highest building, which is possible to visit as well. There is an elevator and 36 more steps to get to the top of the tower; if you ask one of the church wardens you can ride the elevator to the top of the church tower for 1 €.
City Hall (1961-1962), Kirkkokatu 6, +358 6 416 2111. Mon–Fri 9–15. The competition for the City Hall design took place during 1958-1959. It was finally constructed during 1961-1962. The Council´s meeting chamber is also used for concerts. The façade of the City Hall is clad with special blue porcelain rods. The whole interior of the building is characterized with Aalto’s singular style and design.
City Library - Regional Library (1964-1965), Koulukatu 21, +358 6 4162 326. Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 11–15, During summer: Mon–Thu 10–19, Fri 10–17, Sat closed. The City Library - Regional Library, the architectural pearl of the Aalto Centre, was constructed in 1964-1965. The open book shaped building is a very unique design.
State Office Building (1966-1968), Alvar Aallonkatu 12. This building constructed during 1966-1968 holds many city and state offices in Seinäjoki. Its most significant feature in the interior is the court room.
City Theatre (1986-1987), Alvar Aallonkatu 12, +358 6 416 2600. Alvar Aalto presented his plans for the theatre building as early as 1969, but its construction was not carried out until 1986-1987 under Elissa Aalto´s supervision. The theatre seats 429 people and the small stage 120. In the lobby there are famous wooden reliefs and Aalto’s biggest glass designs exhibition.

Lakeuden Risti Church (1957-1960) and Parish Centre (1965-1966), Koulukatu 24, +358 6 4184 111. Mon–Fri 14–18 During summer: Mon–Sun 10–20. There was a competition for the design of Seinäjoki church which took place in 1951. There was no agreement because Aalto’s design did not follow some patterns required. Finally the construction took place until 1957-1960. The adjacent congregational center was constructed during 1965-1966. The church seats 1200 people, the gallery another 124 and the small chapel 50 people. Everything, even in the interior, was designed by Alvar Aalto. It is absolutely a fascinating and impressive to see how perfect the measurements and details in the inside are. As part of the church there is a cross bell tower, which is 65 m, Seinäjoki’s highest building, which is possible to visit as well. There is an elevator and 36 more steps to get to the top of the tower; if you ask one of the church wardens you can ride the elevator to the top of the church tower for 1 €.
City Hall (1961-1962), Kirkkokatu 6, +358 6 416 2111. Mon–Fri 9–15. The competition for the City Hall design took place during 1958-1959. It was finally constructed during 1961-1962. The Council´s meeting chamber is also used for concerts. The façade of the City Hall is clad with special blue porcelain rods. The whole interior of the building is characterized with Aalto’s singular style and design.
City Library - Regional Library (1964-1965), Koulukatu 21, +358 6 4162 326. Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 11–15, During summer: Mon–Thu 10–19, Fri 10–17, Sat closed. The City Library - Regional Library, the architectural pearl of the Aalto Centre, was constructed in 1964-1965. The open book shaped building is a very unique design.
State Office Building (1966-1968), Alvar Aallonkatu 12. This building constructed during 1966-1968 holds many city and state offices in Seinäjoki. Its most significant feature in the interior is the court room.
City Theatre (1986-1987), Alvar Aallonkatu 12, +358 6 416 2600. Alvar Aalto presented his plans for the theatre building as early as 1969, but its construction was not carried out until 1986-1987 under Elissa Aalto´s supervision. The theatre seats 429 people and the small stage 120. In the lobby there are famous wooden reliefs and Aalto’s biggest glass designs exhibition.

Lakeuden Risti Church (1957-1960) and Parish Centre (1965-1966), Koulukatu 24, +358 6 4184 111. Mon–Fri 14–18 During summer: Mon–Sun 10–20. There was a competition for the design of Seinäjoki church which took place in 1951. There was no agreement because Aalto’s design did not follow some patterns required. Finally the construction took place until 1957-1960. The adjacent congregational center was constructed during 1965-1966. The church seats 1200 people, the gallery another 124 and the small chapel 50 people. Everything, even in the interior, was designed by Alvar Aalto. It is absolutely a fascinating and impressive to see how perfect the measurements and details in the inside are. As part of the church there is a cross bell tower, which is 65 m, Seinäjoki’s highest building, which is possible to visit as well. There is an elevator and 36 more steps to get to the top of the tower; if you ask one of the church wardens you can ride the elevator to the top of the church tower for 1 €.
City Hall (1961-1962), Kirkkokatu 6, +358 6 416 2111. Mon–Fri 9–15. The competition for the City Hall design took place during 1958-1959. It was finally constructed during 1961-1962. The Council´s meeting chamber is also used for concerts. The façade of the City Hall is clad with special blue porcelain rods. The whole interior of the building is characterized with Aalto’s singular style and design.
City Library - Regional Library (1964-1965), Koulukatu 21, +358 6 4162 326. Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 11–15, During summer: Mon–Thu 10–19, Fri 10–17, Sat closed. The City Library - Regional Library, the architectural pearl of the Aalto Centre, was constructed in 1964-1965. The open book shaped building is a very unique design.
State Office Building (1966-1968), Alvar Aallonkatu 12. This building constructed during 1966-1968 holds many city and state offices in Seinäjoki. Its most significant feature in the interior is the court room.
City Theatre (1986-1987), Alvar Aallonkatu 12, +358 6 416 2600. Alvar Aalto presented his plans for the theatre building as early as 1969, but its construction was not carried out until 1986-1987 under Elissa Aalto´s supervision. The theatre seats 429 people and the small stage 120. In the lobby there are famous wooden reliefs and Aalto’s biggest glass designs exhibition.

Kyrkösjärvi. One of the few artificial lakes in Finland.

Törnävä Church. The old, idyllic church of Seinäjoki.

Törnävä mansion area. Old mansion built in 1806. Features a beautiful old garden.

Musiikki Järvenpää, Alvar Aallon katu 1. Music store with guitars, drums, other instruments and accessories.

Musiikki Järvenpää, Alvar Aallon katu 1. Music store with guitars, drums, other instruments and accessories.

Malla Kabacka, Kalevankatu 14, +358 44 9784562.
Mallaskosken Brewery Restaurant, Vesitorninkatu 1, +358 50 4131280.
Ravintola Marttilan Talli, Puskantie 38, +358 6 4204816.
Talriiki, Kauppatori 3, +358 10 7647050.
Uppalan Kartano, Ilmarisenkatu 14, +358 6 4141800.

Malla Kabacka, Kalevankatu 14, +358 44 9784562.

Mallaskosken Brewery Restaurant, Vesitorninkatu 1, +358 50 4131280.

Ravintola Marttilan Talli, Puskantie 38, +358 6 4204816.

Talriiki, Kauppatori 3, +358 10 7647050.

Uppalan Kartano, Ilmarisenkatu 14, +358 6 4141800.

Karma, Kauppatori 3. Rock bar and nightclub.
Cafe & Bar Palaveri, Koulukatu 22. Located downtown, has a fairly decent beer selection.
Minibaari, Torikatu 9. Located opposite to the church, sells locally brewed beer "Mallaskoski" on tap.
Bar 15, Kauppakatu 15. Features cheap beer and heavy music.

Karma, Kauppatori 3. Rock bar and nightclub.

Cafe & Bar Palaveri, Koulukatu 22. Located downtown, has a fairly decent beer selection.

Minibaari, Torikatu 9. Located opposite to the church, sells locally brewed beer "Mallaskoski" on tap.

Bar 15, Kauppakatu 15. Features cheap beer and heavy music.

From Seinäjoki there are easy train connections to the rest of Finland.