Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Germany
Belgium
Denmark
Spain
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Portugal
the United Kingdom
Sweden
Switzerland
Architecture · Turku, Finlândia do Sudoeste
Paimion parantola
Former sanatorium by Aino and Alvar Aalto in Paimio, part of the Aalto Works World Heritage.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Paimion parantola
The Paimio Sanatorium was designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the treatment of people with tuberculosis. The building organizes wings, circulation areas and living spaces in relation to light and the forested landscape. It is one of the components of the Aalto Works World Heritage.
An architectural visit helps understand why colors, surfaces, furniture and usage details were conceived together. The interest is not only the facade: the sequence of spaces explains the care concept that guided the project. Accessible areas depend on the type of visit offered.
Paimio is located outside Turku’s center and requires a dedicated road trip. Book in advance on the official website for a guided visit and check the meeting point. Do not treat a walk around the surroundings as equivalent to seeing the sanatorium interiors.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours, plus the trip to Paimio.
Best time
During a period with an architectural visit confirmed.
How to get there
Travel from Turku to Paimio by road transport and complete access to the building according to your booking.
Tip
The internal schedule should guide the trip, not the other way around.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Paimion parantola
Is Paimio in Turku city centre?
No. It is a visit to another municipality, organized as a road trip departing from Turku.
Does the sanatorium allow you to learn about the design by Aino and Alvar Aalto?
Yes. The tours present the relationship between the architecture, interiors, and the building's former use as a treatment facility.
Is it recommended to book the Paimio visit?
Yes. Book in advance on the official website and check the type of tour and which areas are included.