General Information
The symposium venue is in the main auditorium of the University of Jyväskylä (designed by Alvar Aalto
Language
The official language of the symposium is English.
Registration fees
| After June 30th, 2009 | |
| Full registration* | 290 € |
| Students | 90 € |
| One day | 150 € |
| Students one day | 50 € |
Prices include VAT 22%.
Members of SAFA are entitled to 15% discount on full registration fee.
Final registration deadline via the internet by July 31st, 2009. After July 31st registration is at the seminar venue before the lectures.
NO CHEQUES ACCEPTED
We recommend Bank payment transfer or Credit card payment (Visa/MasterCard)
Invoices will be sent only upon request. An invoicing fee of 5 euros will be charged.
City of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä is situated 270 kilometres north of Helsinki. Jyväskylä is a dynamic centre of educational, cultural and economic life of Central Finland.
- General information about Jyväskylä
- General information about Central Finland
- Maps of Jyväskylä City area and Jyväskylä University area
Accommodation
We have made block bookings in the name of the Alvar Aalto Symposium at nearby hotels.
Please, download Symposium Hotels (pdf, 222kb) for more information.
Travel
Finland is easily accessible from all over the world. Many international airlines have regular flights to Helsinki, and Jyväskylä is easy to reach from there by plane, train or bus. The flight from Helsinki to Jyväskylä takes about 40 minutes, and the train or bus journey about 3 hours. Tikkakoski Airport/ Jyväskylä is located only 20 min drive from the city centre, and trains and busses arrive right in the city centre at the public transport interchange. For more details on travelling, please see:
- Helsinki-Vantaa airport
- Finnair
- Jyväskylä airport
- VR (Finnish State Railways)
- Matkahuolto (Buses and coaches in Finland)
Weather in Finland
At the beginning of August, the weather may vary from clear and sunny to brisk and rainy. The average daytime temperature is around +15°C.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing to the meeting secreteriat. All refunds will be made at the exchange rate of that date. The organisers cannot be held responsible for loss caused by a change in currency exchange rates.
Cancellation of participation
Cancellation fee
By 1 July 2009 No charge
By 17 July 2009 50% of the Seminar fee
After 17 July 2009 100% of the Seminar fee
Post-Symposium Tour: Vyborg
The tour will include visit to the Aalto library in Vyborg.
There’s an extra fee and separate registration for the tour.
More information: » download PDF
Organiser of the tour
The Finnish Committee for the restoration of
the Alvar Aalto library in Vyborg.
For more information contact
Post-Symposium Tour: Mairea and Paimio
A special tour will be arranged to see Aalto's master pieces such as Villa Mairea and Paimio Sanatorium in Southern Finland on August 9-12 (4 days/3nights). Read the complete program at: http://www.archtours.fi/?page_id=700200380.
The tour is arranged by Archtours Ltd, www.archtours.com, a registered travel agent, and a member of AFTA.
Contact information
Alvar Aalto Academy
Tiilimäki 20, 00330 Helsinki, Finland
www.alvaraalto.fi