During Easter, the village shops open after the winter break and there will be a nice Easter program, delicious food, and activities for all ages.
You can learn the secrets of making traditional Finnish Easter pudding called mämmi, build your own birdhouse, make a piece of jewelry for yourself, relax in yoga, go hiking, or enjoy live music. And of course, hunt for Easter eggs!
Come and join a walking tour around the centre of Salo! You will learn about both ancient and more recent history of Salo, from ancient routes and roads to the emergence of the electronics industry, with a glimpse into the future and the forthcoming housing fair. You will also hear about influential figures that made their
mark in the cityscape and the development of the market town and current-day Salo, and spot a few hidden gems you may have overlooked.
The tour is suited for both visitors and residents who wish to learn more about their current home town.
Duration
1.5 hours.
Good to know
Dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking gear. Don't forget your water bottle and umbrella.
Accessibility
There are some uphill sections and uneven surfaces, but we’ll keep a moderate pace and avoid stairs and
steep kerbs.
Price
12 € per person.
Bookings
It is not mandatory to book in advance, but you are welcome to do so at our web shop. Details will be available from 1 April 2026, when all our summer trips go on sale in the Johku online shop. We’ll also add a link here once bookings have opened!
Photo: Laura Mänki
Come and join a guided tour on four wheels to explore the city of Salo! The tour will take you around central Salo and Halikko areas. You will learn about both ancient and more recent history of Salo, from the medieval times to the emergence of the electronics industry, with a glimpse into the future and the forthcoming housing fair. You will also hear about the vibrant cultural life of Salo, both past and present.
Around Halikko, you’ll hear about the numerous manor houses and the old church. We’ll make a stop at Rikalanmäki Hill for a quick look at the ancient trail as well as refreshments.
The tour is suited for both visitors and residents who wish to learn more about their current home town.
Duration
3 hours.
Good to know
Dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking gear.
Accessibility
The tour is not entirely accessible (Rikalanmäki Hill and ancient trail), but is also suitable for those with limited mobility.
Price: More detailed pricing and details will be available from 1 April 2026, when all our summer trips go on sale in the Johku online shop. We’ll also add a link here once bookings have opened!
Start
The tour starts and ends at Helenankatu 3, 24100 Salo (next to the “Farmos” parking lot).
Organiser: Salo Guides
In cooperation with
Salon Tilausmatkat
Rikalanmäki restaurant
What kind of adventure does the hero experience in a fairy tale that is invented as the story progresses? Come and see a fairy tale like never seen before, and never to be seen again.
The improvisational theater group Silmävode presents an improvised fairy tale play.
The actors develop the play in the moment, together with the audience.
A total of three previously unseen fairy tales are promised.
17th of April at 5:00 PM at Halikko Library
18th of April at 1:00 PM at Salon Main Library
2nd of May at 1:00 PM at Salon Main Library
On stage: Elsa Pietilä, Rami Laaksonen, Pasi Mäenpää, and Esa Lehtinen.
The performance is part of the participatory budgeting of the City of Salo.
What kind of adventure does the hero experience in a fairy tale that is invented as the story progresses? Come and see a fairy tale like never seen before, and never to be seen again.
The improvisational theater group Silmävode presents an improvised fairy tale play.
The actors develop the play in the moment, together with the audience.
A total of three previously unseen fairy tales are promised.
17th of April at 5:00 PM at Halikko Library
18th of April at 1:00 PM at Salon Main Library
2nd of May at 1:00 PM at Salon Main Library
On stage: Elsa Pietilä, Rami Laaksonen, Pasi Mäenpää, and Esa Lehtinen.
The performance is part of the participatory budgeting of the City of Salo.
What kind of adventure does the hero experience in a fairy tale that is invented as the story progresses? Come and see a fairy tale like never seen before, and never to be seen again.
The improvisational theater group Silmävode presents an improvised fairy tale play.
The actors develop the play in the moment, together with the audience.
A total of three previously unseen fairy tales are promised.
17th of April at 5:00 PM at Halikko Library
18th of April at 1:00 PM at Salon Main Library
2nd of May at 1:00 PM at Salon Main Library
On stage: Elsa Pietilä, Rami Laaksonen, Pasi Mäenpää, and Esa Lehtinen.
The performance is part of the participatory budgeting of the City of Salo.
Step into the glamour of bygone days this June at Mathildedal Harbor, where stunning wooden boats and gorgeous classic cars meet the historic charm of the ironworks village.
Expect gleaming mahogany, sparkling metal, and the intoxicating scent of tar!
Bring your classic wooden boat to be part of the festival weekend!
Participation is sponsored by OP Lounaismaa.
Registration is now open!
The number of participating wooden boats is limited; spaces are filled in order of registration.
Docking fees sponsored by OP Lounaismaa.
Register your boat now:
REGISTER HERE
At the market, you can sell:
Join the maritime festival market at Mathildedal’s ironworks village harbor! Enjoy the old-time charm among wooden beauties and classic cars.
Market stall: 50 €/day
For market stall registration and inquiries email:
tuula@mathildedal.fi
Jani Vahto & saloon boat Bonito
Mathildan Marina
Hotel & Cafe Mathildedal – Mathildedal Ironworks
OP Lounaismaa
City of Salo
Visit Salo
Salon Seudun Autoharrastajat ry
Eläköön Terva! Association
Mathildedal – close enough, but far enough from everyday life.
March 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM Salohalli
Welcome!
March 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM Salohalli
Welcome!
Come and explore the wonderful and colorful world of natural dyes. In this course, you will get to know natural dyes as well as the fun jar dyeing!
All you have to do is jump in, everything is ready from threads, materials, to jars!
During the course, we will introduce you more deeply to the many possibilities that natural dyes offer to home dyers and we will especially talk about jar dyeing, which is an easy way to delve into the wonderful world of natural dyes.