5 days in Salo & Turku Itinerary

Salo is a town and municipality of Finland.It is in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Southwest Finland region. On the 31st (Tue), make a trip to Ekenas Old Town, relax in the rural setting at Ruukin kehräämö ja puoti Oy, and then don't miss a visit to Mathildedalin Ruukkitehtaat. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Teijo National Park.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Salo trip itinerary maker website.

Helsinki to Salo is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. In July, daily temperatures in Salo can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Turku.

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

Popular historic sites such as St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel and Old Rauma are in your itinerary. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at The Archipelago Trail and Kupittaa Park. Venture out of the city with trips to The Church of the Holy Cross (in Rauma) and Kurjenrahka National Park (in Poytya). There's much more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Archangel Michael's church, and take in nature's colorful creations at Kultaranta Garden.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Turku online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Salo to Turku takes an hour. In August, daytime highs in Turku are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.