Aalto University Winter School
The application period for Winter School 2027 runs from 15 September to 15 November 2026.
Winter School social programme and events
Discover the amazing people in your class and uncover the wonders of Finland with exciting cultural and nature activities and social events arranged by the Winter School team.
Get the most out of your stay in Finland by signing up for the Winter School social programme.
Winter School social program 2027 to be published in September 2026
Social program briefly
The social program at Aalto University Winter School offers you an incredible opportunity to build meaningful connections with your peers while getting to know the Helsinki region and Finland.
You can choose between the fun Winter Experience Package and the unforgettable Nuuksio Nature Experience, or add both to your stay to get the most out of your adventure in Finland!
The campus tour and the Farewell event are open and free for all Winter School students.
How to sign up?
- You can register for the social program through a portal similar to the tuition fee portal.
- Once you have paid the course tuition fee, you will receive the payment link to the social program portal.
- The social program portal is not open yet. Everyone who pays their tuition fee before it opens will be separately notified.
What is the deadline for signing up?
The deadline to purchase the social program Winter Experience Package and/or Nuuksio Nature Experience ticket is [to be confirmed].
Free events
The campus tour and the Farewell event are open and free for all Winter School students.
Winter Experience Package
The Winter Experience Package includes three events:
- Winter Garden visit and Scavenger Hunt
- Visit to the Olympic Stadium and Café Regatta
- Afterwork event in Helsinki City Centre
Nuuksio Nature Experience
The Nuuksio Nature Experience is a separate event from the winter experience package with an additional fee.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Winter Experience Package | to be confirmed (incl VAT 25,5%) |
| Nuuksio Nature Experience | to be confirmed (incl VAT 25,5%) |
| Total for both packages | to be confirmed (incl VAT 25,5%) |
Events and trips for Winter School 2027
| WEEK 1 | Monday 18 January | Tuesday 19 January | Wednesday 20 January | Thursday 21 January | Friday 22 January |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning (9-12) | Course sessions | Course sessions | Winter Garden | Course sessions | Course sessions |
| Afternoon & evening | Aalto University Campus Tour | Course sessions | Olympic Stadium and Café Regatta |
| WEEK 2 | Monday 25 January | Tuesday 26 January | Wednesday 27 January | Thursday 28 January | Friday 29 January |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning (9-12) | Course sessions | Course sessions | Course sessions | Course sessions | |
| Afternoon & evening | Afterwork event | Course sessions | Nuuksio Nature Experience | Farewell event |
More event details are to be published soon on this page!
Frequently asked questions
- You will receive the payment link by email once you have confirmed your participation by paying the tuition fee.
- The deadline to purchase the social program Winter Experience Package and/or Nuuksio Nature Experience ticket is Sunday 11 January 2026.
Aalto University Winter School does not organise any extracurricular activities on weekends.
Most of our students prefer to explore Finland or our neighbouring countries independently during the break between lecture weeks. However, before the arrival, we give our students tips on what to see and do during their free time.
No, accommodation and daily meals are not included in our fees. Each event description will state if any food is included.
- The same terms and conditions apply to both the summer school courses and the social program. The full terms will be provided before making any payments.
- You can find a summary of the cancellation terms on our website.
Summer School team
If you have any questions about Winter School 2026, please contact the Summer / Winter School team. We're here to help!
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