City of Salo
Salo is a coastal city of about 55,000 inhabitants in the prosperous south-west of Finland. The characteristic features of its natural environment are the sea, fertile river valleys and high hills. The centre of the city is close to the estuaries of the Uskela and Halikko rivers, the Halikko bay coast and the Turku-Helsinki motorway and railway. Nowadays the city is mainly known worldwide for Nokia´s mobile phone industry and its subcontractors. It is a green city with good services, varied commercial life and high levels of skill, and it operates responsibly and courageously in the best interests of people and the environment.
Photo: Arto Mäkinen
SALO - MORE THAN A CITY
When you arrive in Salo, you walk on ground that has been inhabited
ever since the Stone Age. Together with the central location, the waterways
and favourable natural conditions have contributed to the prosperity of the region
for centuries. The area has a long tradition in trading with the wealthy estates and their
steel plants laying the foundation for industrial activity.
The Salo region has always been inhabited by open-minded and enterprising people with the ability
to see and do things in a new way. Nowadays the city is mainly known for its high-level technology
expertise and a diverse range of services; Salo is an attractive shopping destination for those outside the
region as well. In addition, agriculture remains an essential part of Salo, both in terms of know-how and the
landscape.
The entrepreneurial spirit of the people is also reflected in Salo´s diverse cultural life and varied physical activities.
Combined with an open-minded approach to everything new, the rich history of the region provides a solid
foundation for this.
However, Salo is first and foremost a city for people - a good place to live in. In Salo, nature is always near providing
unique opportunities for combining an urban lifestyle with verdant surroundings or for living in a genuine countryside
setting. The surrounding diverse nature with rivers, lakes and sea bays offers people living in or visiting Salo an
abundance of opportunities for leading an enjoyable life. olemiseen.
SALO - MORE THAN A CITY
When you arrive in Salo, you walk on ground that has been inhabited
ever since the Stone Age. Together with the central location, the waterways
and favourable natural conditions have contributed to the prosperity of the region
for centuries. The area has a long tradition in trading with the wealthy estates and their
steel plants laying the foundation for industrial activity.
The Salo region has always been inhabited by open-minded and enterprising people with the ability
to see and do things in a new way. Nowadays the city is mainly known for its high-level technology
expertise and a diverse range of services; Salo is an attractive shopping destination for those outside the
region as well. In addition, agriculture remains an essential part of Salo, both in terms of know-how and the
landscape.
The entrepreneurial spirit of the people is also reflected in Salo´s diverse cultural life and varied physical activities.
Combined with an open-minded approach to everything new, the rich history of the region provides a solid
foundation for this.
However, Salo is first and foremost a city for people - a good place to live in. In Salo, nature is always near providing
unique opportunities for combining an urban lifestyle with verdant surroundings or for living in a genuine countryside
setting. The surrounding diverse nature with rivers, lakes and sea bays offers people living in or visiting Salo an
abundance of opportunities for leading an enjoyable life. olemiseen.
SALO FOR BUSINESS OPERATORS
Salo is a vibrant hub of commercial activity, wellknown
for its high-tech knowledge and comprehensive range of
services. The region has also a strong tradition in agriculture.
The city is continuously developing its education offering
according to the requirements voiced by the actors involved.
Located at the heart of the most active region in Finland
within a 30-minute driving distance to the city of Turku and
just over an hour to the city of Helsinki, Salo is highly
accessible. Salo sets the scene for success.
Further information:
www.sijoitusaloon.f i . www.yrityssalo.fi
SALO IN LEISURE TIME
With its rich cultural history and a vibrant cultural life, Salo offers countless leisure time opportunities. The city
has excellent possibilities for outdoor activities and sports, whether you are interested in golf, boating or simply
recreation in nature. The city´s versatile environment promotes meaningful leisure-time activities, and many
summer inhabitants have found their second home in Salo. You can also spend your free time shopping in the highquality
shopping centres of our city or in the old boutiques and street-level shops, where the owner serving you may be
the third generation of the family running the business. Further information: www.salo.fi . www.saloshops.fi . www.salovisit
SALO IN 2020
The new city of Salo is faced with many opportunities and
challenges. Our goal is for Salo to be a growing, green city with good
services, varied commercial life and high levels of expertise - a city operating
responsibly and courageously in the best interests of people and the environment.
This is achieved through an open and proactive approach and by taking long-term
responsibility. By acting with reason and mind, Salo is more.
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