Architecture walking tour: Vallila

Join us on an architectural walking tour through Vallila, a district built in the 1920s as a residential area for the working class. What needs and ideals shaped its origins? What kinds of new solutions were architects and planners seeking to improve housing conditions? And why did the picturesque Wooden Vallila “fail” to meet its original expectations?
Dive deeper into the layered history of Vallila with the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki. All walking tours are written by the museum’s in-house experts and guided by knowledgeable museum guides. These tours are part of our 2026 summer season series exploring some of Helsinki’s most fascinating residential areas.
In English:
Saturday 23 May 2026 at 3 PM
Thursday 25 June 2026 at 3 PM
Saturday 18 July 2026 at 3 PM
Thursday 13 August 2026 at 3 PM
Thursday 10 September 2026 at 3 PM
Participation
Each walking tour requires advance registration through our booking platform. Tickets are paid online in advance and the registration is binding.
Price: €15 / person
Duration: 90 minutes
Languages: Tours are offered in Finnish and English.
Book your ticket here: https:/­/­admuseo.timeworks.fi/­guidance/­en/­reserve-event/­6
More info: https:/­/­admuseo.fi/­en/­architecture-walking-tours/­
Tour Information
The walk starts at Roineen puisto (Roineentie 5, 00550 Helsinki) and ends at Paavali Church (Sammatintie 5, 00550 Helsinki). Duration approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.