Salo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the region of Southwest Finland, Finland
About Salo
Salo has existed as a centre of rural commerce since at least the 16th century. It became a market town in 1887 and a town 1960. There has been electronics production in Salo since the 1920s. The success of the communications company Nokia in the 1990s made the town flourish. This was where phones were assembled, to the extent production was not abroad, to have production near development. Bad times for Nokia have been bad times for the city: in 2012 Nokia closed its factory, and in 2015 Microsoft closed the development facilities. However, the availability of facilities and skilled labour has attracted some other companies.
Top Attractions in Salo
Explore the best things to see and do in Salo:
- ★Haapaniemi Castle Ruins
- ★Halikko Church
- ★Kirjakkala
- ★Mathildedal
- ★Pumpkin Weeks
- ★Rikala fortress hill
- ★Salo Art Gallery
- ★St. Bartholomew Church
Where to Eat in Salo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴JJ's BBQ
- 🍴Kahvila Wilhelmiina
- 🍴Taukopaikka Lahnajärvi
Where to Stay in Salo
- 🏨Original Sokos Hotel Rikala
- 🏨Rock Hotel Salo
Salo Travel Guide Sections
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