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GUIDED TOURS

Guided tours of Paimio Sanatorium

Get to know the groundbreaking work of modern architecture in depth.

The Paimio Sanatorium is one of the best known examples of modernist architecture internationally.

The guided tours take you on a journey into this celebrated total work of art – architecture, innovations, design from color schemes to Paimio chairs, from wash basins to lightning fixtures, from staircases to terraces. You will also hear stories of everyday life of Paimio Sanatorium.

Tickets for public tours can be purchased below.

 

Opening hours and tours in 2026

From January to March 2026, visits to Paimio Sanatorium are available by advance booking only as private or group tours.

April 2026
In April, guided tours are available in Finnish only.
 English reading material is provided during the tour.

Saturdays at 11:30 AM

Spaces and Stories in Finnish

May 2026
Saturdays at 3:45 PM

Glimpses of Paimio Sanatorium in English

For full opening hours, please see:
 Visiting Information

For more guided tours in Finnish, please visit the Finnish version of our website.

We are happy to tailor a personalized guided tour for individuals or groups on your preferred date and time in English, Swedish, or Finnish. Other languages are available on request.
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