Wivi Lönn Walking Tour in Jyväskylä
took place · 29 Jul 2026
Lounaispuiston ylätasanne, Jyväskylä
Description was written before the event
Architect and professor Wivi Lönn founded the first female-led architecture firm in Finland and moved to Jyväskylä in the early 1900s. This guided walking tour explores the Seminaarinrinne villa district and the Art Nouveau buildings designed by Lönn. You will also learn about the architect's life in Jyväskylä and her friendship with factory owner and trade councillor Hanna Parviainen.
Tours: 1.7., 15.7., and 29.7. at 12:00. Departure: Lounaispuiston ylätasanne, Seminaarinkatu 32. Duration approximately 1.5 hours. Tickets 10 € / person. Language: Finnish.
Note: The tour is not wheelchair accessible - Seminaarinrinne is steep and the route includes cobblestone streets.











