Visiting Aalto University

Independent exploration

Outdoors and many of the campus buildings are open for exploration and every day there is something interesting happening on campus. If you are visiting the campus without the host or coming to an event and have some time to explore on your own, there are several options to consider: exhibitions, Aalto shop, self-exploration with a campus map and DayTripsteri app.

Explore our thought-provoking exhibitions

With multiple spaces across the Otaniemi campus and partnership projects each year, there are always dynamic exhibitions activities taking place at Aalto. Visitors are welcome to explore exhibitions during buildings’ opening hours. Main exhibition spaces are located in Väre (Otaniementie 14), Undergraduate School (Otakaari 1), Harald Herlin Learning Centre (Otaniementie 9), Dipoli Gallery (Otakaari 24), M8 Art Space (Maarintie 8) and Aalto Studios Gallery Lounge (Otakaari 7).  

'Dialogues: An Ode to Textile Stories', Oodi Library, 2023. Image: Laura Seppälä

Exhibition Highlights

See current and upcoming exhibitions

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Designs for a Cooler Planet hero image. Graphic design Veera Kemppainen.

Designs for a Cooler Planet 2023: Opening event

The fifth annual Designs for a Cooler Planet festival opens on September 6, 2023. Come and celebrate with us!

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Get inspired from our public art collections

Aalto University is the first university in Finland to apply the percent principle, where approximately one percent of renovation or construction costs go towards acquiring public art. Public art collections: Global Equality (Väre), The Human Approach (School of Business) and Radical Nature (Dipoli) can be freely explored during buildings' opening hours. 

Renata Jakowleff «Blue» 2017, 190 x 160 x 40 cm, glass and steel, assembled Photo: Mikko Raskinen

Public art collections at Aalto University

The aim of public art across Aalto is to create a vibrant environment for experiencing the world through various perspectives and for embracing imagination, intuition, and exploration.

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Enjoy refreshing outdoors

Unique greenness has been recognized as a value and attraction factor of the campus environment. Explore high-class plazas, parks, oudoor sports areas and seashore paths to recharge from nature and to see how Aalto University's campus environment enhances quality of life, creativity and productivity. 

Path in the Laajalahti nature area

Wellbeing route on Otaniemi campus

The themes of the five-point welfare route are observation of emotions, fostering the relationship with nature, bodyliness, calming down, and reflection on moderation.

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Kampuksen uudet ulkokalusteet

New rest facilities for the outdoor areas of the Undergraduate Centre

The outdoor furniture of the campus will be supplemented later during spring and summer.

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SLA havainnekuva viheralueista Kuva: SLA

Green and urban campus

Otaniemi and the Aalto University campus are set to undergo rapid change, with plenty of new development in the works. At the same time, the character of the urban areas will be transformed into an inviting oasis of outdoor environments and verdant spaces.

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Explore with the help of accompanying audio commentary

Explore some of the campus hot spots independently and learn about Otaniemi innovation ecosystem and tomorrow’s energy solutions with the accompanying audio commentary. Download DayTripster application from Apple store or from Google Play store and choose customised tours that feature some of Aalto University campus locations.  

Smart Otaniemi Campus

DayTripster app

Explore some of the campus hot spots independently with the accompanying audio commentary.

Visiting Aalto University

Take a piece of Aalto University with you

Before you leave our beautiful campus, do stop by for a visit to Aalto University shop. In our shop you will find unique products and artwork, designed by students and alumni, as part of interdisciplinary course work and entrepreneurial initiatives. The shop is also the home of Aalto ARTS Books and sells lifestyle products, which have been ethically sourced or made from sustainable materials. We hope you will be inspired, and discover new ideas and wonderful items to enjoy! 

Aalto University Shop

Aalto University Shop

Aalto University Shop brings together a selection of Aalto ARTS Books publications, student and alumni works and sustainably-minded Aalto University products.

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