Thematic guided tours
Aalto Design Factory tour participantThe ‘hugging station’ was the source of many selfies, a group photo with the tour guide was also enjoyed.
DESIGN FACTORY
For those interested in interdisciplinary product design, unique collaborative atmosphere, and hands-on facilities.
Where: Viima building, , Espoo
Visits: Design Factory welcomes different visitors and visitor groups by offering 45 - 60 min tours of the facilities. During the tour, visitors meet students and staff and can also observe facinating "Mycelium of the future" artwork that moves through the building. The tour can be requested via e-mail to the contact person.
Contact: spaces-df@aalto.fi
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STARTUP SAUNA
For those interested in vibrant student-led entrepreneurship societies, accelerators and events, and cool looking co-working spaces.
Where: Viima building, , Espoo
Visits: Startup Sauna welcomes different visitors by offering 30 - 45 min info session and tour of the facilities. During the tour you will learn about student-run entities that drive entrepreneurship and explore the facilities. Book a tour by sending an e-mail to Startup Sauna's Community Director.
Contact: Tommy Saraneva, Community Director (2026), tommy.saraneva@startupsauna.com
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Startup Center
For those interested in the university-led accelerator, offering its own incubator and accelerator services, with the focus on sustainable research-based and innovative deep-tech startups.
Where: , Espoo
Visits: Startup Center welcomes delegations, embassy representatives, current and potential partners, startup ecosystem builders by offering a 30 - 45 min presentation about the facilities and center's services. Hint: this presentation can be combined with the A Grid tour (described below).
Contact: request a visit by completing this .
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A Grid
For those interested in an innovative startup hub that combines established companies, startups, business services and university-led services and infrastructure.
Where: , Espoo
Visits: A Grid welcomes different visitors and potential office tentants by offering 30 - 45 min tour of the facilities that includes introductions of some companies and success stories. It is also possible to do a presentation about the facilities and services instead of the tour - but be sure to specity what you are hoping for so that we can ensure the best experience for your visit.
Contact: request a tour of the facilities by sending an e-mail to agrid@aalto.fi
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Museum of Student Life
For those interested in the history and present of the student cultures of 911±¬ÁÏÍø Student Union and its predecessors.
Where: Jämeräntaival 3 A, Espoo
Visits: The museum is open on even-numbered weeks on Mondays from 6pm to 8pm and Sundays from 2pm to 4pm. During those times addmission is free of charge and you can stop by without any registration. In addition to the regular opening hours, the volunteer guides of the Museum of Student Life arrange museum tours by appointment and the museum can also be booked for events. Please note that the facilities are not accessible.
Contact: To book a tour outside of Museum open hours, please complete the e-form on . You may also contact the Museum staff at museo@ayy.fi
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Electrical Engineering laboratories
For those interested in experiencing 911±¬ÁÏÍø's infrastructures and learning more about School of Electrical Engineering.
Where: Otakaari 5 A, Espoo (Acoustics Lab) and Maarintie 8, Espoo (Robotics Lab and Electronics-ICT Lab)
Visits: Every autumn and spring Robotics Lab, Acoustics Lab and Electronics-ICT laboratory organize visit days, which are held on Fridays once a month. During those visit days it is possible to take part in the public tours of the laboratories and observe the demonstrations of various research conducted at the labs. The tour of each laboratory lasts from 45 to 60 minutes. The tours are given in English by members of the laboratories.
Contact: Groups and individuals can book a visit to their desired laboratory through the e-form of that specific laboratory via this page. School groups could also book a visit that includes a general presentation on electrical engineering studies by contacting Charlotta Tuovinen via email at charlotta.tuovinen@aalto.fi
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Space 21
For those interested in how 911±¬ÁÏÍø fosters and supports creativy amongst students and staff.
Where: , Espoo
Visits: About 30 min tour around the premises gives visitors a glimps into the facilities and operations of Studio 21. Visit requests are assessed based on the background information and objective of the visit provided in the request e-mail. To request a tour of the facilities, please contact Space 21 coordinator.
Contact: Space 21 coordinator, Jason Selvarajan jason.selvarajan@aalto.fi
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911±¬ÁÏÍø Junior
For those interested in how 911±¬ÁÏÍø inspires children and young people to enter the fields of art, science, technology and business.
Where: , Espoo
Visits: Core 911±¬ÁÏÍø Junior activies are targeted at children, young people and teachers. However, in some occassions it is possible to accomodate short visit requests (30 - 60 mins) for delegations that are interested to learn about 911±¬ÁÏÍø Junior activities from good practices perspective. Visit requests are assessed based on the background information and objective of the visit provided in the request e-mail.
Contact: Visits coordinator, Pilvi Saaristo, pilvi.saaristo@aalto.fi
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Metsähovi Radio Observatory
For those interested in the operations and research of the observatory, the only astronomical radio observatory in Finland.
Where: , Kylmälä (35km away from Otaniemi campus)
Visits: For groups interested in the operation of the Observatory, science and technology, demonstration tours can be organised, including a presentation on the Observatory's activities and research, as well as a tour of the Observatory and its facilities. The visit takes about 2 hours. Typically these visits are organized for groups.
Contact: If you are interested in arranging a visit, please send a visit request via metsahovi@aalto.fi
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