Instructions for citizens on coronavirus
- The City of Salo health services counselling and information telephone hotline at 02 772 3023 provides instructions for seeking treatment and general information concerning the coronavirus. The number can be reached every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The health services chat service at salo.echat.fi is available Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The information telephone hotline for people over 70 years of age at 02 772 6003 gives answers to all kinds of questions relating for example to the use of services. The number can be reached Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The telephone number for the national coronavirus information hotline is 0295 535 535. The number can be reached on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The information hotline will not provide health counselling or instructions relating to acute symptoms requiring emergency treatments.
- More information on coronavirus from infoFinland.fi
Welcome to Salo
The city of Salo is situated in Southwest Finland coastal area next to E18 highway. Our highlights for travellers are Teijo National Park and surrounding Teijo Ironwork Villages. Salo is an idyllic small city and a gateway to the archipelago area.
The Teijo National Park offers activities for the whole family. For golfers, there are three international-standard golf courses with the longest playing seasons in Finland. You can enjoy exercise and nature all year round – there´s downhill skiing, hiking, canoeing, swimming, riding or even gravity racing.
Manors, mills and museums tell you about the region´s role as an important cultural centre point. At the art museum Veturitalli you can enjoy art, and at the Salo electronics museum you can see old TVs and radios, and learn more about the history of TV and radio manufacturing in Finland, in Salo in particular. The guided tours introduce you to many unique attractions.
Shoppers can enjoy individual and knowledgeable service in the many boutiques and shopping centres. Distances are short and parking is generally free of charge.
As accommodation, you can choose a hotel in the city centre, idyllic farm accommodation, a cottage or a “million star accommodation” under the sky.
You´re welcome to Salo for a day trip or a longer visit – or you could even stay and live here!