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Things to see in Salo (Finland): 9 places and when to go
Salo is a town in Finland, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Temples (3), History (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Salo Art Museum, Halikonlahti and Uskela Church. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 60.2822, 23.2767
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (3) · History (2) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1) · Hiking (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 93 km as the crow flies
What to see in Salo
The places in and around Salo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Salo Art MuseumArt museum in Salo, Finland15 km
- HalikonlahtiBay in Finland Proper, Finland, part of the Archipelago Sea14 km
- Uskela ChurchChurch building in Salo, Finland13 km
- Bergvik manorManor house in Finland10 km
- Koski ChurchChurch in Salo, Finland11 km
- Muurla churchChurch in Salo, Finland7.5 km
- Orijärvi MineFormer mine in Kisko, Salo, Finland16 km
- Hiking Trail Salo–Lehmijärvi–Teijo National ParkHiking13 km
- Vaski Cider & DistilleryDistillery20 km
When to go to Salo
The best time to visit Salo is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:16
- FebBest time8:45
- MarBest time11:20
- AprPossible14:15
- MayPossible16:53
- JunBest time18:32
- JulBest time17:49
- AugBest time15:24
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:42
- NovBetter not7:00
- DecBest time5:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 28. In June, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Salo
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 93 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ylönkylä13 places21 km
- Fiskars12 places23 km
- Lappohja5 places42 km
- Lohja18 places43 km
- Somerniemi5 places44 km
- Inkoo7 places48 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Salo?
The best known: Salo Art Museum, Halikonlahti, Uskela Church, Bergvik manor, Koski Church. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Salo?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 28.
How do you get to Salo?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 93 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Salo as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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