Salo is located half an hour from Turku. The journey from Salo to Helsinki takes about an hour. The most interesting tourist attraction in Salo is Teijo National Park, where you can explore not only nature but also historical ironworks villages and artisan traditions. You can enjoy tasty local food in Salo, as a significant part of Finland's bread grain is grown in the city. The market offers a wide variety of local delicacies, such as vegetables and berries. In the Salo countryside, beef cattle, sheep and turkeys are raised, and fish and crabs are caught in the waterways. Särkisalo is an archipelago parish in the Salo area. It offers many opportunities for leisure. Särkisalo offers year-round cottage accommodation, cafés and restaurants. In Särkisalo you can admire the marine nature and go fishing. The Ilola Arboretum and nursery is located 22 kilometres from the centre of Salo. This is a 20-hectare complex, of which about 15 hectares are managed areas. The idea of the arboretum is to create a beautiful landscape without forgetting biodiversity. The arboretum is open during the summer season from May to October. Book a trip What do you think about Onnibus? Give us Feedback Freshest news and travel tips What's New