We offer guided tours
Villa Skeppet (1969-1970) belongs to the Christine and Göran Schildt Foundation, which arranges guided tours in the home. The tour showcases an author’s residence, Alvar Aalto’s architecture, and a warm Mediterranean atmosphere. Göran Schildt and Alvar Aalto were good friends who shared a love for the Mediterranean cultures, landscapes, and civilizations.
The basic features of the building were already clear in the initial sketches
Architecture
Two main themes dominated the life of Göran Schildt: his compassion for sailing and his love for the Mediterranean culture. In Villa Skeppet, both of his passions are apparent in the architecture and the furnishings. The most dominant feature of the building…
Alvar Aalto designed a house so that the Schildt couple would return to Finland
The Mediterranean sailor who enjoyed life in Tammisaari
Alvar Aalto
The friendship with Göran Schildt Göran Schildt first met Alvar Aalto during his academic years when Aalto was the president of the film club Projektio and Schildt a member. They became friends much later, however, when Schildt visited Aalto’s office together with…
The friendship between Alvar Aalto and Göran Schildt began in 1952
Göran Schildt was the owner of Daphne
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🍂 Discover Villa Skeppet this autumn!
Join us for a guided tour tomorrow, Saturday 17 October, at 11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm.
The 1 pm tour is almost fully booked, but there are still several places available at 11 am and 3 pm.
Come and experience Alvar Aalto’s intimate friendship house, its beautiful materials and unique atmosphere.
Book your visit in our webshop – we look forward to welcoming you! 🤍
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Haven’t visited Villa Skeppet yet? There’s still time! ✨
We offer guided tours throughout the year, and tomorrow, Saturday 10 October, we have places available at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.
Discover this intimate seaside home and experience its unique atmosphere for yourself. Designed by Alvar Aalto for his close friends Göran And Christine Schildt.
Book your tour in our webshop!
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With time, Villa Skeppet becomes more than a house.
You begin to know its character, its quiet rhythms, the way the light moves through the rooms.
And somehow, the more you get to know it, the more you want to return.
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SAVE THE DATE
Open House at Villa Skeppet
Saturday, 24 October
11 am–3 pm
As part of the Dark Weekend in Raseborg and Hanko, Villa Skeppet opens its doors for a day of self-guided visits.
Come and explore Alvar Aalto’s architecture, the interiors and the details of this unique home.
Free admission.
See you at Villa Skeppet!
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Beautiful light, warm wood and timeless materials.
A spot where you could happily linger for a while. ✨
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Beautiful autumn ❤️
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Afternoon light in the kitchen ❤️
Perhaps the most beautiful time of day in this room — when the warm light settles softly across the kitchen and brings the space to life.
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Tomorrow: Children’s Day at Villa Skeppet! 🌿🏠
Join us Saturday 12 September, 11 am–2 pm for family fun, creativity and discovery. Explore Alvar Aalto’s architecture and discover what’s worth preserving at Villa Skeppet.
🎨 Free admission – welcome! 💛
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