Spend an unforgettable fishing holiday in southwest Finland. Ylöstalo Farm is located in the village of Särkisalo in Salo and is home to the best pike waters in Finland.
Särkisalo’s more than 100 islands form a fisherman’s paradise. The largest pike ever caught in Finland has been caught here, and every year our customers catch several giant pikes weighing over 10 kg. Our waters are also home to pike perch, perch, whitefish, sea trout, and herring.
Accommodation is provided in a fully equipped traditional Finnish wooden holiday home with its own wood-fired sauna.
The package includes a motorboat for 5 days and fishing permits. If there are 6 people, 2 motorboats will be provided. For 7-8 people 3 motorboats.
The fishing package is for experienced anglers. You need to bring your own fishing equipment and life jackets. Possibility to book a fishing guide on request. Bed linen 20 € / person.
Spend an unforgettable fishing holiday in southwest Finland. Ylöstalo Farm is located in the village of Särkisalo in Salo and is home to the best pike waters in Finland.
Särkisalo’s more than 100 islands form a fisherman’s paradise. The largest pike ever caught in Finland has been caught here, and every year our customers catch several giant pikes weighing over 10 kg. Our waters are also home to pike perch, perch, whitefish, sea trout, and herring.
Accommodation is provided in a fully equipped traditional Finnish wooden holiday home with its own wood-fired sauna.
The package includes a motorboat for 5 days and fishing permits. If there are 4 people, 2 motorboats will be provided.
The fishing package is for experienced anglers. You need to bring your own fishing equipment and life jackets. Possibility to book a fishing guide on request. Bed linen 20 € / person.
Spend a cottage holiday in the beautiful Baltic Sea Archipelago in Salo region.
The wooden seaside cottages and holiday homes locate near the sea on beautiful Särkisalo island in the famous archipelago of the Baltic Sea in Salo, South-West Finland. Finland’s best fishing spots are here.
There are eight different cottages from 4 persons up to 10 persons. The cottages have a wood-heated private sauna, a pier, a rowing boat and a nice big terrace for evening sun. Each cottage has its own privacy. Rental motor boats available.
Cottage options:
* Näsinlinna & Iso-Keisari (8+2 persons): Nestled on a forest slope just 30 meters from the sea.
* Pikku-Keisari & Näsinranta: Cosy cottages perfect for couples or small families.
* Villas Albin & Rufus: Modern and comfortable, located 100 meters from the sea on a forested hill.
* Keisarinna: Features a large seaside lawn and proximity to the slipway, ideal for families.
* Pekkala: Set on a steep slope with stunning sea views and evening sun.
Find booking details and availability on our website.
The sea is frozen normally in February and March.
Distances:
Teijo National Park and Mathildedal Village 20 min.
Archipelago National Park 60 min.
Design and art village Fiskars 40 min.
From Helsinki 1 h 40 min, Turku 60 min.
Experience the ideal, traditional Finnish cottage holiday in the trendy Mathildedal area at Matilda Villas.
This cottage village features 18 charming cottages, with options of 83 square meters accommodating 6 people and 120 square meters for 8 people, all available for short-term rental.
Each cottage has a well-equipped kitchen, private sauna, and barbecue facilities. The cottage village has a children’s playground and a private beach.
During your stay, explore the Mathildedal ironworks village, visit unique handicraft shops, and enjoy local restaurants. You can also experience the beauty of the Finnish archipelago, Teijo National Park, as well as activities such as golf, tennis, adventure golf, and fishing.
Conveniently, Matilda Villas is located just 1.5 hours from Helsinki.
Hotel Fjalar, is a unique hotel in southern Finland’s Costal area, in city Salo. The warm and cosy Hotel Fjalar is a pleasant surprise!
The hotel has 19 comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast, sauna and swimming pool that will help you to relax at the end of the day.
From our hotel, it’s a short drive to the historical ironworks village Mathildedal and Teijo National Park.
Hotel Fjalar also offers visitors a small piece of electronics history in Salo connecting to companies Salora and Nokia – our friendly staff will be happy to tell you more.
The hotel is also the perfect size for a group of golfers, event guests, sports teams or just friends to get-together – why not book the entire hotel!
We’re waiting for your visit – welcome!
Finnish forests offer excellent settings to relax and calm the mind. Nature helps to pause in the moment and strengthens our well-being. Staying in nature revitalizes and refreshes us. The quiet nature opening up our senses empowers us.
Gentle and serene forest bathing guides you to pause and encounter nature through your senses. Focus on this very moment in the presence of nature. Together we will do visualization, breathing, and sensory exercises. We move calmly in a small area and spend much time stationary to enable deep immersion in nature and a strong sense of presence.
Forest bathing involves quieting down, sensing, and pausing in the presence of nature. Forest bathing is available for groups in Teijo National Park on request. The service can also be provided elsewhere in Southwest Finland. An accessible nature trail can also be selected on request, from another 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 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.
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.
Juurevasti juurista toimii paikallisena matkailupalveluna, joka tarjoaa matkailijoille ja ryhmille helposti varattavia, teemallisia opastettuja kierroksia Salossa. Toiminta täydentää opasyhdistyksen yleistä opastustarjontaa tuomalla esiin erityisteemoja, kuten puutarha- ja kulttuuriympäristöt sekä Ilolan Arboretumin. Opastukset avaavat Salon historiaa ja kulttuuriympäristöjä elämyksellisellä ja helposti lähestyttävällä tavalla niin matkailijoille kuin paikallisillekin.
Opastetut kierrokset Salossa sopivat ryhmille, yhdistyksille ja yrityksille, ja niitä voidaan toteuttaa ympäri vuoden sekä ulkona että sisätiloissa. Kierrokset räätälöidään ryhmän toiveiden mukaan, ja ne soveltuvat myös lyhyiksi tutustumiskierroksiksi osaksi muuta ohjelmaa Salossa tai laajemmin Lounais-Suomessa.
Juurevasti juurista -opastusten erityisosaamista ovat Ilolan Arboretumin opastukset, Salon keskustan kävelykierrokset sekä puutarha- ja kulttuuripainotteiset opastetut kierrokset Salossa. Oppaana toimii Suomen Opasliiton auktorisoima paikallisopas Sari Scimone, jolla on myös puutarhurin koulutus.
Yleisöopastuksia järjestetään kausittain, ja ryhmille opastuksia voi varata ympäri vuoden.
Kullanpuu is one of the oldest farmhouses in the historic ironworks village of Kirjakkala. It’s an ideal getaway for families traveling with pets or for groups looking to spend quality time together in a peaceful, natural setting. The property is located right next to Teijo National Park, offering direct access to stunning nature.
Our rooms are designed for restful sleep and a harmonious atmosphere. The house sleeps up to 12 guests (8 in the main building and 4 in the renovated barn). You can also book a traditional wood-heated sauna and/or a hot tub for your stay.
The house was fully renovated in 2022 and features a modern, fully equipped kitchen, a bedroom with a 180 cm double bed, a cozy living room with a fireplace (plus two sofa beds), a hallway area with an additional sofa bed, and a modern bathroom with toilet and shower. The restored barn provides additional accommodation for four guests.
The spacious 1.5-hectare yard includes a wood-heated sauna, hot tub, terrace, an open well, and a bambi tower. In summer 2025, we completed a fully equipped and covered outdoor kitchen. The outdoor grill is large enough for big groups and includes a pizza oven as well. The yard is fully fenced, and there is parking space for several cars. This destination is especially well-suited for families with children and pets, as well as for groups of friends or colleagues.
Warm welcome to Kullanpuu!
The decades old ferry kiosk is nowadays a cosy full-service summer restaurant. It is located on a small island in Särkisalo in southern Salo, surrounded by the sea. Discover delicious foods, cold drinks, beautiful views and good company on the lovely summer terrace.
Nixor is known for delicious salads, generous burgers, and spicy wings. On Saturday evenings, enjoy live music outdoor. In summer 2023, we added a new jetty to get more space for boats.
The location on a small island next to a bridge is ideal: look anywhere from the terrace and you’re faced with a beautiful island sea view. The midnight sun lights up the summer nights and gives spectacular sun set performances in the end of evening.
Nixor is accessible by boat and car. Distance by road from Salo 45 minutes (45 km) and from Särkisalo 7 km. We are open from May to August.
Please check our opening hours on Facebook or Instagram, as opening times vary. You can also find the summer program there.