9 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 20th (Wed), take an in-depth tour of Forssa Museum, thenget a new perspective on nature at Forssa Museum of Natural History, and then cool off at Viihdeuimala Vesihelmi. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Teijo National Park and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Mathildedalin Kylapanimo.

To find where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Salo vacation website.

Helsinki to Salo is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. In May in Salo, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Turku.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Helsinki (SkyWheel Helsinki, Old Customs House, &more). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, get lost in a book at Turku City Library, let little ones run wild at Adventure Park, and contemplate the long history of Turku Cathedral.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Turku tour builder.

Traveling by car from Salo to Turku takes an hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.