Matri House is a charming boutique accommodation located in the historic ironworks village of Mathildedal on Finland’s southwest coast. Built in 1840 and carefully restored, the wooden house combines original atmosphere, timeless design, and relaxed Nordic comfort.
The house features six individually decorated guest rooms designed for restful stays. Each room includes high-quality Matri beds created to support deep, restorative sleep. Guests also have access to inviting shared spaces, comfortable lounges, a veranda, and a peaceful garden with apple trees.
During the summer season, individual rooms can be booked for relaxing holidays and nature getaways. At other times of the year, the entire house is available for private use, making it ideal for family gatherings, small retreats, or team stays.
Matri House is located within walking distance of Mathildedal’s restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and marina, and right next to the nature experiences of Teijo National Park.
Step onto the ancient trail and walk through the stories of an Iron Age trading site. Rikalanmäki comes alive – tales of trade and the spirit of the ancient era surround you at every step.
Rikalanmäki is one of Finland’s best-known and most significant Late Iron Age archaeological sites. Along the trail, you can imagine a time when the area thrived with life and encounters. From the excavated graves of Rikalanmäki, the Gicel sword was discovered – one of the rarest named swords in Europe, with only two found in Finland. The original is housed in the National Museum, and at Ravintola Rikalan Krouvi you can admire its faithfully restored replica. Step onto the ancient trail and let the Gicel sword awaken the stories of the past. You can explore the ancient trail independently, free of charge, or join a guided tour for an additional fee. Guided tours can be booked at Restaurant Rikala’s Krouvi.
At Restaurant Krouvi, the Gicelin Burger awaits – a memorable dish crafted from responsibly sourced, locally produced Finnish ingredients, crowned with the striking Gicelin Sword. Every bite tells a story, blending local flavors with the spirit of history.
Step into history. Feel the stories. Taste the Gicel experience.
Metsäketun Pizzeria Take-Away is a food cart where you can pick up incredibly delicious artisan pizzas. The ingredients for the pizzas are the soul of the restaurant. Some of the ingredients are grown on Metsäketun’s own farm in Salo’s Kisko, and other ingredients come from producers as close as possible. You won’t find traditional pizzas at this cart, but you will find even more incredible new taste experiences. There are cheese-, vegetable- and meat-pizzas on offer. Many of our vegetable-pizzas are also available completely vegan. We also make our own gluten-free pizzas, which have received a lot of praise.
Metsäketun Pizzeria has operated as a summer restaurant at Taivasmaa Farm in Salon Kisko for the last three years, but now for the first time in the winter of 2025-2026, it will also be available from this food cart in the center of Salo. So come and experience an incredible taste experience!
We provide charter and public transportation services in the Southwest Finland and in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Our office is located in Salo.
We offer buses and coaches of different sizes, well-equipped for charter services. You can concentrate on planning your trip, knowing you have a reliable vehicle and a professional driver. Contact our charter sales for more information.
We also operate direct fast service transports between Turku and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport six times every day both directions. In addition we transport passengers between Lohja and Helsinki several times a day.
You can purchase single tickets from Matkahuolto’s online store. Single tickets are also available from the driver.
In this unique activity you will dive into the depths of Finnish baking tradition and learn how to make perfect cinnamon buns! The baking experience starts with a guide from an expert baker
who will take you through the secrets of traditional cinnamon bun making.
You’ll learn everything from dough preparation to bun shaping and the correct use of spices.
You’ll have access to an authentic Finnish baking and the best ingredients to make buns that taste like grandma baked them.
When the buns are ready, you can enjoy fresh cinnamon rolls and coffee – a delicious moment in a Finnish café atmosphere.
RESTAURANT
Lehmiranta Holiday Resort Restaurant is a cozy meeting place for intergenerational dining moments. Kitchen serving delicious Scandinavian food from a buffet and uses sustainable local ingredients. The peaceful atmosphere and the lake view from the restaurant add to the dining pleasure. Our restaurant serves breakfast and lunch every day, dinner is available on limited days.
Lehmiranta organize birthday and anniversary holidays with active program for more mature adults. Come to party or to escape one! We offer also the accommodation for bigger groups. Ask more from our reception!
We pay attention to special diets and we are serving also vegetarian food, please ask more from the staff.
The restaurant has a barrier-free entrance and toilet.
CAFE AMANDA
Café Amanda is a cozy lobby café in connection with our reception. Our terrace opens onto the garden and is a warm and peaceful place to enjoy the refreshments in the afternoon sun.
Sandwiches, pastries and cakes, fruits, sweets and hot and cold drinks are available.
We pay attention to special diets and we are serving also vegetarian food, please ask more from the staff.
Café has a barrier-free entrance and toilet.
CAFE ALFRED
Café Alfred is connected to our pool area and offers a comfortable moment of relaxation with cafe products or refreshments in a comfortable environment with a lake view.
Sandwiches, pastries and cakes, fruits, sweets and hot and cold drinks are available. We also have a small shop where you can buy the little things you might need on your trip and souvenirs.
The village of Mathildedal and our hotel are located right by the Teijo National Park, about one kilometre from Lake Matilda. Day In Teijo National Park you can experience the Finnish nature in miniscale; lakes, forests, marshes, streams and sea. It’s also called a pearl of nature tourism. There is about 50 km well-marked trails
waiting for you in the forest.
Take along a lunch box filled with locally made sandwiches and snacks. Enjoy lunch next to open fire or on the top of the beautiful rock.
Package contains:
Accommodation in Hotel Mathildedal, 1 night. The hotel rooms are decorated in loft style. The rooms have a private bathroom, rain shower and flat-screen TV.
Breakfast is included in the hotel night and is served in our cafe according to the client’s schedule.
Excursion map & tips:
Coffee/tea/hot juice in a thermos or cold drink, savoury sandwiches, biscuits.
The hiking and Coastal Route’s cycling trails that pass by Lehmiranta and our own Arttu’s nature reserve offer the opportunity to enjoy nature in the vicinity of Lake Lehmijärvi. Our location is close to the archipelago only 1,5 hours from Helsinki and 1 hour from Turku.
Lehmiranta Holiday Resort offers the opportunity to sleep comfortably in our hotel or hostel level accommodation when visiting Teijo National Park or its vicinity. The swimming pool area, sauna and good food are refreshing after hiking or bicycle trip. Restaurant and two cafeterias, gym, massage, salt room, beauty salon and hairdresser will help you enjoy visit from us.
We offer experiences for mature taste: exciting hobby courses, dances and relaxing holidays for pensioners all year round. Consider our intergenerational holidays for grandparents and grandchildren. You can book half-board holidays through our reception.
Our staying guests can borrow our bicycles, walking sticks and rowing boats free of charge. Lehmijärvi beach is just near by us. You are welcome to visit us!
The CreativeNature session invites you to explore and pause in front of Finnish nature. It is your own creative journey to connect with nature for a season in the outdoors. The Nature Art Hour is a creative moment, intuitively painting, drawing, writing, photographing and using natural materials. During the session, you will explore your own relationship with nature through a variety of creative and nature-based methods, visually, through sensory reflection. A creative nature experience is suitable for all ages. During the session you will make your own unique nature artwork to remember your trip!
We will start with a short walk to our nature destination and explore the local nature in creative ways. The service is available for subscription groups. The service is provided in the area of Teijo National Park for groups of subscribers; other natural sites in Southwest Finland can also be chosen.
LuontoRiihi operates responsibly and with high quality. The company aims to support communities in finding their own responsible path. The activities are produced in a way that minimises the carbon footprint. LuontoRiihi participates in the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program and has obtained Green Activities certification.
LuontoRiihi’s instructor is trained as an expert in the well-being of nature in GreenCare guidance and service delivery. The LuontoRiihi services follow the principles and values of Green Care wellbeing services. The focus of Green Care services is on an experiential nature experience and responsible service delivery.
Exploring nature is a nature walk in the pure Finnish nature. A nature walk in fresh air invites you to explore nature through different senses. During the nature walk, we pause to observe the seasonal nature.
On the nature exploration, you can safely examine nature with the guidance of a nature guide. During the walk, you will receive information about the local nature and culture. It is conducted by walking in an easy-access natural setting on a route of about 2–4 km, adjusted to the order. The route may have small ascents and descents and is not barrier-free. We hike in the Teijo National Park, but can also take place in other parts of Salo’s nature on request. The service can also be provided elsewhere in Southwest Finland. An accessible route can also be selected for the service from a suitable nature destination.
LuontoRiihi operates responsibly and with high quality. The company aims to support communities in finding their own responsible path. The activities are produced in a way that minimises the carbon footprint. LuontoRiihi is part of the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) programme and carries the STF label.
LuontoRiihi’s instructor is trained as an expert in the well-being of nature in GreenCare guidance and service delivery. The LuontoRiihi services follow the principles and values of Green Care wellbeing services. The focus of Green Care services is on an experiential nature experience and responsible service delivery.