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Facts and figures from Salo and Teijo area City region hosts 54 000 people of 89 nationalities Over 2 million Finns live within 1,5 hour radius All major airports, seaports and road transport hubs are at easy reach Freeway connections: - To capital area 1,3 hours drive - To Turku 30 minutes drive - Busses every hour Train connections: - To Helsinki 1,5 hours - To Turku 30 minutes - Trains leave almost every hour Air connections: - International airports in Helsinki and Turku - Airport bus Helsinki-Salo 1,3 h
Find the hidden secret of southwest Finland coastal area For Authentic Lifestyle Seekers and Foodlovers Village and wildlife in Mathildedal ironworks village Gastronomic Gems Local food tour in Salo Hike and bike in Teijo National Park Nature day picnic in Teijo National Park For Nature Explorers Archipelago breeze Paddling tour with a guide Superfood from the forest Winter adventures in Teijo National Park Adventure in Kirjakkala Ironmills village and in Teijo National Park Explore Finnish nature and authentic life in Finland For Activity Enthusiasts Amazing fishing holiday in the archipelago cottage (1 weekend) Going coastal, fishing with a guide, relaxing in the hotel (2 days) Guided fishing trip in the archipelago (1 day) Golf break in southwest Finland Formula driving in Teijo Action Park For Comfort Seekers Rent a Glassvilla in Teijo National Park Sauna yoga wellbeing from the Finnish sauna For groups Matilda s Magic Ironworks tour from Teijo to Mathildedal Finnish Ironworks @ Finnish Nature 3 Ironworks villages a piece of Finnish history
VILLAGE AND WILDLIFE IN MATHILDEDAL IRONWORKS The first ironworks and blast furnaces were built in southern Finland in the 16th century. They manufactured mostly iron products. Typically a complete village community grew around the ironworks. Built near rapids and rivers, today many of original ironworks have been restored and offer beautiful landscapes and living societies to visit. Mathildedal Ironworks village is located in coastal area in southwest Finland next to Teijo National Park. Mathildedal is an idyllic village with old wooden houses, lots of fascinating stories from the ironmills history, a special down shifting lifestyle, lots of outdoor activities all year round and local Finnish food from surrounding countryside. Experience the slow village life, live and love like locals in Finland. This package is for you who want to experience the genuine & idyllic village lifestyle, enjoy of peaceful & quiteness and get to know the way of life in Finland. Peaceful walks in the forests, beautiful scenery to the sea, melodious birdsong, campfire and nature all year round. Allow yourself natural luxury, some time to relax and plenty of enchantive experiences in Finland. Day 1 Nature 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 sausages and snacks. Make a campfire yourself and enjoy lunch next to open fire. After your hike, refresh yourself in the Finnish sauna and try wild swimming in lake Matilda. Day 2 Village Day You will surely enjoy your time off in the old historical ironworks village Mathildedal close to the sea. In Mathildedal ironworks village you can visit an alpaca farm with its mill and lifestyle boutique specializing in knitted alpaca wool clothing, local craft brewery and artisan bakery, local cosy pub with its own coffee rostery, small vintage and antiques shop, art exhibition, guest harbor, restaurants and cafés to choose from. Duration: 3 days, 2 nights, self-guided day tours Location: Mathildedal village, Salo, southwest Finland Group size: 1-14. Larger groups available on request Availibility: year around Price (brutto): Starting from EUR 199 / person What s included: accommodation in shared twin/double room with breakfast, 2 nights, hiking map, campfire kindling and lunch box: coffee/tee or cold drink, locally made sausages and other food, cookies, sauna (1 h). A map for a walk through the historical village, coffee and homemade cake in the local café. Supplements: Single room, extra night, bicycles, fishing equipment & permit, nature or culture guide Booking and comissions: Hotel Mathildedal www.mathildedal.fi email: info@mathildedal tel. +358 50 3542 487
GASTRONOMIC GEMS LOCAL FOOD TOUR IN SALO Game, fish, vegetables and delicacies from the forest locally and responsibly. The top gastronomic gems of Salo invites you to enjoy the locally produced best ingredients of different seasons. Unique restaurants and places of accommodation complement the unforgettable gourmet experience. Step into the world of delicacies! Day 1: Gastronomic food tour in Salo city centre Accommodation in Salo in the popular Hotel Fjalar. Five-course dinner of seasonal ingredients at restaurant Salon Seurahuone. The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs shield awarded to Salon Seurahuone is proof of the high quality of the food and services. Selfguided tour to the Salo art museum or to the Salo electronic museum. Shopping opportunities in the city centre. Day 2: Nature day in Teijo National Park and Archipelago Scandinavian breakfast. Guided nature tour in Teijo National Park. The lunch by the campfire combines locally produced ingredients, stories told by the nature guide and surrounded by the unique and peaceful nature. In autumn possibility to pick seasonal berries and forest mushrooms. Accommodation by the seashore in the modern Mathilda s Marina or the old ironworks factory Hotel Mathildedal. Three-course fine dining dinner in restaurant Ruukin Krouvi, which is founded in an old ironworks warehouse next to the seashore. Day 3: Artisan tour for gourmands in Mathildedal Ironworks village Breakfast of local delicacies. Archipelago brunch during weekends in Mathilda s Marina. Self-guided ironworks village tour in Mathildedal - also known as the artisan village. Handmade delicacies in PetriS chocolate room, locally brewed beer, coffee from the village roastery and delicious fudge in the café. Visit the village baker, who makes artisan sourdough bread. Shopping opportunities. Duration: 3 days, 2 nights Location: City of Salo & Mathildedal village, southwest Finland Group size: 10-20. Larger groups available on request Availibility: March to May, August to November / Tuesday Saturday Price (brutto): Starting from EUR 422,50/person (15 % comission included) What s included: 2 nights accommodation in shared double room with breakfast, 2 dinners, guided nature walk and 1 campfire lunch, Sunday brunch Supplements: Single room, extra night, all drinks at dinner, transportation, self guided or guided canoe trip (2-3h), sauna and hot tube (at Mathildan Marina), guided tour at artisan village Booking and comissions: Hotel Fjalar info@fjalar.fi tel. +358 2 777 600, www.fjalar.fi
HIKE & BIKE AROUND THE TEIJO NATIONAL PARK Mathildedal Ironworks village is located in coastal area in southwest Finland next to Teijo National Park. Mathildedal is an idyllic village with lots of fascinating stories from the ironmills history, a special downshifting lifestyle with lots of outdoor activities and local fresh food from surrounding countryside. The area provides memorable nature experiences. You can experience the authentic milieu and the Finnish lifestyle. The area is situated by the sea and it is also a gateway to the Finnish archipelago. Day 1. Downshifting day in the village Have a nice walk in idyllic Mathildedal Ironworks village. Delve into the area s history since 1850 s and into the life of present-day in Mathildedal and its people. Visit the historical exhibition, local craft brewery and artisan bakery and coffee rostery. Visit also alpaca farm and the alpaca mill with its lifestyle boutique specializing in knitted alpaca wool clothing. Day 2. Hiking day in National Park Visit the Teijo Nature Centre in National Park. Take a hike in the forests with various route choises (2-16 km). Have a break beside a fireplace, listen to the birds singing, enjoy the significant landscape. Make a campfire and prepare your lunch by the fire. Lunch consists from local food products. You can even try your fish luck with a hook and line from lake Matilda. After your nature experience experience a traditional Finnish warm sauna by the lake and refresh in cooling water. Day 3. Cycling day in three ironworks villages Bike around all three ironworks villages in one day: Mathildedal, Teijo, Kirjakkala. Bicycle route 24 km. Hilly terrain along the National Park opens views to the seaside and to the lakes. Have a break in Teijo Ironworks village and visit the smallest stone church in Finland. Continue to nature reserve park and hike around it (2 km). Refresh yourself wild swimming in Hamari lake next to Kirjakkala Ironworks. Duration: 4 days, 3 nights, self-guided locally made sausages, cookies. A map for a walk through the historical Location: Mathildedal / Salo village, sauna (1 h). Bicycle rental for one day and sandwich & cold drink Group size: 1-6 Supplements: Single room, extra night, fishing equipment & permit, nature Availibility: may-september or culture guide, baking of traditional Finnish pastry, wellbeing services Price (brutto): Starting from EUR 312 / person Booking and comissions: Hotel Mathildedal, www.mathildedal.fi, What s included: accommodation in shared double room with breakfast 3 info@mathildedal, Tel. +358 50 3542 487 nights, hiking map, campfire kindling and lunch box: coffee/tee or cold drink,
NATURE DAY PICNIC IN TEIJO NATIONAL PARK Teijo National Park is located in Southern Finland less than two hours from Helsinki and less than half an hour from Salo. In the Teijo National Park you can hike around the year in varied terrain, paddle on lakes, fish on a cliff or rowing boat or just be relaxed by nature. In the National Park you can enjoy the daytime or you can crown the experience of staying overnight at the starry sky or in the picturesque accommodations of the ironworks villages. Kuvan paikka Venture to the nature reserve of Teijo National Park and visit the Kalasuntti island in Sahajärvi. You can reach the island with rope ferry, an impressive and unforgettable experience. In the nature food tastes while you can blanch birds or track loneliness. Make it easy for everyone and take along Café Mazzuuni s ready packed lunchbag with you in a backpack. The backpack contains the tools needed for nature cooking and of course, delicacies. The package includes cool bag or cool backpack with a cold roll, food to grill, fresh bread, stick bun, salad from seasonal vegetables, soft drinks, napkins, garbage bag and cooking utensils and matchsticks. You can choose from different types of content from our online store at your convenience. You can also return the cool bag or backbag intact and usable back to the Jazz Café, which will give you a deposit. The cool bag is suitable for 1-2 people and a cold pack for 3-4 people. Location: Jazz Café Mazzuuni, Telakkatie 17, Teijo. Teijo National Park 300 m (Sahajärvi parking place) Availability: Pre-ordered year round Price: cool bag EUR 20 / person + deposit EUR 15 Cool backpack EUR 20 / person + deposit EUR 28 Additional cost: hot drinks to take along EUR 9,50 / person Including: Cool bag/cool backpack, foods Booking Jazz Café Mazzuuni, https://holvi.com/shop/jazzkahvila/ www.jazzkahvila.fi, kahvila@jazzkahvila.fi Tel. +358 44 2399 645
ARCHIPELAGO BREEZE - PADDLING TOUR WITH A GUIDE The gem of Salo coastal area, the historical, vibrant and varied Mathildedal ironworks village invites you to a lifelong adventure! A paddling trip in the archipelago to the Isoholma island, where you stay overnight and the magical night-time sounds lull you to sleep. Sunrise wakes you up, you continue paddling and in the evening you relax in the mini-spa (sauna and hot tube) by the seashore. Come and relax yourself in the nature! Day 1: Arrival in Mathildedal at 16:00. Arrival coffee. Paddling instruction. Sea paddling, approx. 5 km guided by the tour guide. Nature and the sea appear different when viewed from the kayak. Landing in the Isoholma island, where an outdoor dinner is prepared. Enjoy the sounds of the night, sleep in a lean-to or a tent. Listen to the sounds of nature. Day 2: Breakfast by the campfire. Kayaks are pointed towards the Strömma channel to witness the tidal phenomenon. Paddling 12 km guided by the tour guide. Landing in Mathildedal, where a buffer lunch is offered. Walking & hiking trip to Teijo National Park (5 km). In the evening, relaxion in the Marina sauna and hot tube by the seahore. Dinner in the restaurant and accommodation in Mathilda s Marina (rooms for two). Day 3: Breakfast of local delicacies. Archipelago brunch during weekends in Mathilda s Marina. Self-guided ironworks village tour in Mathildedal - also known as the artisan village. Handmade delicacies in PetriS chocolate room, locally brewed beer, coffee from the village roastery and delicious fudge in the café. Visit the village baker, who makes artisan sourdough bread. Duration: 3 days, 2 nights Location: Mathildedal village, Salo, South-West Finland Group size: 8-12. Larger groups available on request Availibility: from May to September Price (brutto): Starting from EUR 332/person (15 % commission included) What s included: authorized paddling guidance and liability insurance, kayak rental, campfire lunch, overnight stay in a lean-to or a tent, campfire breakfast, in addition at Mathildan Marina: welcoming coffee and all dinings (dinner, breakfast, buffet lunch or islander brunch), accommodation in shared double room, sauna and hot tube (2 hours) Difficulty: easy Equipment: weatherproof hiking equipment, backpack, own sleeping bag +mattress Supplements: single room, extra night, guided tour at artisan village Booking and commissions: Mathildan Marina, tel. +358 45 6477 040, info@mathildanmarina.fi, www.mathildanmarina.fi
SUPERFOOD FROM THE FOREST IN TEIJO NATIONAL PARK Finnish natural forest berries are packed with vitamins and nutrients. In Finland there is a tradition of eating berries like blueberries and lingonberries as part of the healthy daily diet. Everyone has the right to enjoy nature under the traditional Finnish concept of Everyman s Rights. This means that anyone can walk freely in the fields, forest or countryside and pick berries or mushrooms, another Finnish superfood. Together with these wide-ranging rights comes the responsibility to respect nature, other people and property. There are also special regulations in national parks. Everyman s Rights means it is not acceptable to disturb people, damage property or litter. Guided berry-picking tour during the summer months and mushroom-picking tour in autumn takes you to popular spots in Teijo National Park. You will explore the park with nature guide who will tell you about the area and the health effects of nature. In these guided tours you will see special places in the forest where berries and mushrooms can be picked safely and easily. You can also prepare the mushrooms for a meal by an open campfire. Duration: 2 4 h Location: Teijo National Park, Salo, South-West Finland Group size: min 5 pers, max 15 pers Availibility: For berry picking end July until September. For mushroom picking August November. Note that it is not quaranteed that plenty of berries and mushrooms will be found. Price (brutto): Starting from EUR 32 / person. Families (2+2) EUR 75 / fam (brutto) What s included: guidance, fireplace usage Supplements: snacks, coffee by open fire Booking and comissions: Biologist, PhD Krista Rantanen tel +358 400 525 938 krantane55@gmail.com www.kristarantanen.fi
WINTER ADVENTURES IN TEIJO NATIONAL PARK Winter hikes with snowshoes or Nordic walking (1,5 3 hours) This hiking tour takes you to the magical Finnish winter in Teijo National Park. Nature guide takes you to the snow covered forest and to ice covered lakes*). During the tour you can explore animal tracks. When the snow cover is deep enough, you put on snowshoes. You are served hot drinks with sweet Finnish pancakes prepared by the open fire in the forest. Starting from 56 /person (incl. Guidance, food & equipment) Explore winter moon trip in the nature (1-3 h) Winter in southern Finland is a magical season. When the moon shines in the sky, we take the forest walk along the moon bridge. It s also extraordinary how the moon brightens the landscape. The night tour in the National park is an excellent way to get in touch to Finnish nature: Listen to the silence and admire the starry sky.. Starting from 36 /person Traditional Finnish sauna and cold spa Experience Finnish authentic traditions in the sauna and try the empowering winter swimming in the lake. The cold spa purifies your soul and gives you a nice, relaxed feeling. After the bath we serve you food by campfire or a full menu inside the Nature Centre. Startin from 58 /person. Location: Teijo National Park in southern Finland Group size: as agreed Availability: from October to April. *) Snow and icy lakes normally in southern Finland in Jan Feb.. Price (brutto): Starting from 36 /person. Guidance language: English, Swedish What s included: professional guiding, rent of walking sticks and snowshoes (depending snow conditions), rent of headlamps (night trips), sauna, coffee/hot drinks and traditional sweet pancakes or dinner as mentioned Supplements: extra meals and full menus, accommodation Booking and comissions: Hotel Mathildedal, www.mathildedal.fi info@mathildedal tel. +358 50 3542 487.
ADVENTURE IN KIRJAKKALA IRONMILLS VILLAGE Finland is the world s cleanest and greenest country*). In Finland you can find 188 000 lakes and the biggest Nordic archipelago. Wild forest covers 70% of the country. In Teijo National Park in southwest Finland you can experience the Finnish nature in miniscale; lakes, forests, marshes, streams and sea. Visitors 85 000 annually come all the year round to visit Teijo National Park. Teijo National Park offers nature-lovers many significant experiences. There are more than 50 kilometers of marked trails along with cooking shelters and lean-on shelters. You can do hiking, trekking, canoeing, fishing, cycling, berry and mushroom picking or wild swimming - choose your own way of relaxation. Kirjakkala Ironmills village was establishes in 1686 and it tells you the story of Finnish industrialization. The environment has been preserved as a like for more than 300 years. The old ironworks mansion and three large log buildings are located in a beautiful grove with tall oaks and lindens providing shade. The forest river that flows across the yard creates a soothing atmosphere. Today the Kirjakkala Ironworks village offers idyllic accommodation in double rooms and family rooms. From Kirjakkala you can easily make one-day hikes to the Teijo National Park. You can make self-guided nature tours starting from 1,5 km up to 10 km. On summer Tuesdays you can join guided canoeing trip in lake Hamari or do a self-guided canoeing trip any day in the summer time. See more activities from the weekly calender (June- August 2018). Relax afterwards in a traditionaöl Finnish sauna and refresh in the cooling water of the lake. *) according to the EPI Index (Environmental Performance Index) Duration: 3 days, 2 nights Location: Kirjakkala Ironmills village & Teijo National Park, Salo, southwest Finland Group size: min 1 pers, max 32 pers Availibility: Every day. Summer activities for individuals 1.6-31.8.20189 Price (brutto): Starting from EUR 144 / person What s included: accommodation in shared double room with breakfast 2 nights, sauna experience in Kirjakkala by lake Hamari, hiking map Supplements: Single room, extra night, weekly programme activities, lunchbox, sauna dinner, bicycles, kayaks Booking and comissions: Kirjakkalan Ruukkikylä, www.ruukkikyla.fi customerservice@ruukkikyla.fi, Tel. +358 44 5446 114
EXPLORE FINNISH NATURE AND AUTHENTIC LIFE What to do in Finland at least once? Experience the idyllic Finnish village life and pure food from untouched nature. Hop off from the crowded places, venture from one village to another, experience the pure nature and the greenest country in the world. This travel package take you to three ironmills villages in Teijo in southwest Finland.. You stay in two different hotels: Hotel Mathildedal by the sea and B&B Kirjakkala.by the lake. Day 1 Mathildedal village day You will enjoy your time off in the old historical ironworks village Mathildedal. There is an alpaca mill, local brewery, bakery and coffee rostery, small shops, art exhibition, restaurant and cafés to choose from. Experience the authentic slow village life, live and love like locals. Day 2 Nature day Visit the Teijo National Park. Take a short hike in the park with various route choises (2-16 km). Have a break, listen to the silence, smell the pure nature, enjoy the scenery. Make a campfire and prepare your lunch by the fire from local pure food products. Try your fish luck with a hook and line from lake Matilda. Day 3 Hiking or biking day Ready to hike or bike through the forest from Mathildedal to Kirjakkala ironworks village (20 km). Along the route enjoy your packed lunch. After your day tour, refresh yourself in the Finnish sauna in Kirjakkala and try wild swimming in lake Hamari. After sauna have a restful moment by the lakeside and enjoy the light summer night. Day 4 Canoeing day Explore Teijo National Park in a guided canoe trip (4 h) in lake Hamari. You will learn the basics of kayaking and make a peaceful trip around (8 km) in the beautiful and calm lake landscapes. After your trip sauna is ready. In the evening try the Finnish summer activities in the garden like Mölkky. Day 5 Sightseeing day The last day in Kirjakkala and Teijo National Park you take photos in Nikkallio sightseeing place, visit to the handicraft s workplaces in Teijo ironmills village. We help you to pick up the car from Mathildedal. Duration: 5 days, 4 nights, self-guided Location: Mathildedal and Kirjakkala villages, Salo, South-West Finland Group size: 1-14. Larger groups available on request Availibility: year around Price (brutto): Starting from EUR 499 / person What s included: accommodation in shared double room with breakfast, 4 nights, hiking map, campfire kindling and lunch box: coffee/tee or cold drink, locally made sausages and other food, cookies. A map for a walk through the historical village, coffee and homemade cake in the local café, sauna experience, kayaking equipment and kayaking guidance 4 h and bicycle rental for one day Supplements: Single room, extra night, guide, bicycles, fishing equipments and permits Booking and comissions: Kirjakkalan Ruukkikylä, www.ruukkikyla.fi, customerservice@ruukkikyla.fi, Tel. +358 44 5446114
AMAZING FISHING HOLIDAY IN FINNISH ARCHIPELAGO Finland has the biggest archipelago so many islands that you can t count them, almost half a million summer cottages and over 3 million saunas. Do you want to experience the astonishing natural beauty, some disquieting memories next to the seashore and in the archipelago? Renting a cottage in the archipelago enables a relaxing holiday in the middle of spectacular nature. Accommodation in a rental cottage gives you a chance to enjoy the silence or spend a holiday with various activities - including fishing and boating. Live comfortably in the holiday and fishing resort Ylöstalo by the sea. Rent your own private seaside cottage. Fully equipped cottages have two double rooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom, toilet and a wood heated private sauna on the first floor. There is also room for up to four people on the loft. From the seaside cottage you can access the famous Archipelago fishing waters and make self-guided boating trips. You have a rental boat (1 day) and you are guided to use it safely. You can choose from calm sea routes or more open sea routes. Pikes are the most famous game fish in the area. The best season for pike in the sea area is in springtime (April - May) and in autumn (September - November). Main breeds of fish in the nearby open waters, in order of importance: Pike, pike-perch, perch, sea trout, whitefish. Duration: Weekend (Fri-Sun), self-guided Location: Särkisalo in the Finnish Archipelago, in South-West Finland Group size: 4-6 pers/cottage Availability: whole year round, when the waters are icefree, mainly spring and autumn Price (brutto): Starting from EUR 195 / person Guidance language: English What s included: Accommodation in the private seaside cottage in shared double rooms (4 pers) or on the loft, two speedboats with 20 hp engine 1 day, fuel and all the needed boating equipment, maps and fishing licenses. Final cleaning and sheets are included in the price. Supplements: guided fishing trips, fishing equipment, packed lunch, 60 hp speedboats, extra days for rental boats Booking and comissions: Holiday and fishing resort Ylöstalo, www.ylostalo.fi, info@ylostalo.fi, +358 40 564 5676
GOING COASTAL, FISHING WITH A GUIDE, RELAXING IN THE HOTEL Hotel Fjalar the former home of company Salora Ltd s founder is a unique hotel with cosy and friendly atmosphere. The hotel is located in the peaceful area close to the city center of Salo. Hotel has special fishing and golfing tours for families and smaller groups. All inclusive fishing trip with a professional fishing guide (Lund Pro Staff Member). The memorable fishing trip in the beautiful archipelago is relaxing and also very exciting hunting after the big catch. Enjoy the iconic scenery, surprising birdwatching and the relaxing and fresh sea. The tour is suitable for families with children, smaller groups of friends as well as other fishing lovers. Main breeds of fish in the nearby waters are pike-perch, perch and pike. Tour is possible to implement as soon as the ice has melted in April and it can be done until October or all the way to the ice input. After the fishing trip you can relax in a Finnish way in the sauna and indoor swimming pool and by the fire in Hotel Fjalar and have a good night sleep in a shared double room. Duration: 1 day, 1 night (guided fishing trip 4h or 7h) Location: Fishing as agreed, in South-West Finland, accommodation in Salo. Group size: 1 4/boat, max 4 boats Availability: When the waters are icefree. Price (brutto): 4 hour trip starting from EUR 170 / pers, min EUR 535 7 hour trip starting EUR 215 / pers, min EUR 720 Guidance language: English What s included: Accommodation in Hotel Fjalar in shared double rooms, evening sauna and indoor pool in the hotel, Scandinavian buffet breakfast, fishing guidance, rental boat, boating accessories and fishing equipment, coffee with a snack, processing and packing the day s catch, fishing permissions. Supplements: Single room, lunch, dinner, transportation between fishing destination and hotel. Booking: Hotel Fjalar, www.fjalar.fi, info@fjalar.fi, Tel.+358 2 777 600 Comissions: 15% comission included in the price.
GUIDED FISHING TRIP IN THE ARCHIPELAGO Enjoy with us a 4 h or 7 h guided fishing trip in the archipelago and we guarantee a memorable catch. Our professional guide will teach you to go deeper in fishing. The Archipelago Sea is a dream destination for anyone who enjoys fishing. You can land your boat on an uninhabited island and fish in total peace. In the Archipelago, everyone can find their own secret fishing spot. Kuvan paikka In this guided fishing trip you learn to catch the greatest wild fish like zander, perch and pike - from the sea. The professional fishing guide Ville is threefold I.G.F.A World Record Holder, who also has a Bachelor s degree from the Ichthyology.The fishing boat is a superstable Bayliner CC6 customised for sport fishing and equipped with inflatable life vests, the latest fishing electronics and a bimini top. The fishing guide provides you with the gear for safe boating and top facilities in any weather. During the fishing trip you enjoy a picnic lunch in the boat or in a island. Duration: 4 or 7 h Location: Archipelago, southwest Finland Group size: 1-4 person (bigger groups available) Availability: when sea is open (approx.from April to November) Price starting inc. tax: 4 h 120 EUR / person, 7 h 150 EUR / person (when 4 pers), minimum charge 350 EUR / 490 EUR What s included: guided fishing trip, boat&fuel, fishing and safety equipment, waterproof fishing suits&boots, coffee/tea with sandwiches, processed catch of the day Supplements: the daily catch from the sea prepared on an open fire or served in a local restaurant for lunch or dinner Booking: Kala-ToVi, info@kalatovi.fi, tel. +358 40 579 0179, www.kalatovi.fi
GOLF BREAK IN SOUTHWEST FINLAND Warm summers, first class golf courses and magical 24-hour daylight make Finland an alluring alternative for a golf break. In Salo, southwest Finland, there are three golf courses. Wiurila Golf course in the scenic grounds of the medieval country estate of Wiurila. Meri-Teijo Golf is just by the seashore and it s reachable also by boat. Salo Golf is a lovely park course in the heart of lively city of Salo. Hotel Fjalar is privately owned, small, unique hotel with 19 comfortable rooms. Original building of hotel dates back to 1974 when it was a private home for local industrial magnate Mr. Fjalar Nordell, founder of Salora TV and radio company. The sauna complex, including indoor swimming pool and few fitness equipment, are free for the guests to use. Hotel offers Scandinavian breakfast services. In this hotel you feel like home. Day 1. Arrival to Salo and Hotel Fjalar, time for own issues Day 2. Breakfast at the hotel, round of golf at Wiurila Golf course (5km) or Salo Golf (5km), evening sauna at the hotel, relaxing at the indoor pool site and next to the fireplace. Day 3. Breakfast at the hotel, round of golf at Meri-Teijo Golf course (25km), self-guided tour at Mathildedal ironworks village, sauna at the hotel Day 4. Breakfast at the hotel, check-out at noon, self-guided trip to Fiskars Village. Duration: 4 days, 3 nights Location: Hotel Fjalar, Salo, South-West Finland Capacity: min 1 pers, max 30 pers Availibility: During the golf season. Appr. from May until October Price (brutto): Starting from EUR 250 / person What s included: Accommodation in shared double room with breakfast for 3 nights, hotel sauna in the evenings and access to the indoor pool, 2 green fees to Wiurila, Salo Golf or Meri-Teijo Golf courses up to your choice, free car parking at the hotel. A map for a walk through the historical village of Ironworks village Mathildedahl. Supplements: Single room, extra night, extra green fees, buggie at golf course, lunch at golf courses, guided tour to Wiurila Manor area, self-guided tour at ironworks village Mathildedahl, evening dinner at down town restaurant, fishing tirp, kayaking. Bookings: Hotel Fjalar, www.fjalar.fi, info@fjalar.fi, Tel. +358 2 777 600 Comissions: 15% comission included in the price.
FORMULA DRIVING IN TEIJO ACTION PARK Finland is the country with most rally championships and you find the fastest formula and rally drivers in Finland. You can get into formula feeling and practise yourself to be a fast driver in Teijo Action Park! A definite must to do activity when visiting Finland and maybe the most exciting and exhilarating way to descend a hill! Teijo Ski Resort is home to world first Mountain Cross Cart (MCC) course. You do the down hill carting in Teijo Ski Resort s summer slopes and from the top you see the stunning view over the whole area. Despite high speeds (max 40 km/h) and winding, gravity-fed course, the carts themselves offer precise control and a high level safety thanks to powerful disc brakes, four-point seat pelts, roll bars and padded seats. Although this may loosely resemble favourite childhood go-carts, the mountain environment and tight corners add an exciting twist enjoy formula feelings! To add an element of competition, runs are timed allowing participants to race the clock or rival friends for the fastest desent. Duration: 1,5-3 h Location: Teijo Action Park, Salo, South-West Finland Group size: min 6 pers, max 30 pers. Bigger groups also possible Availibility: May - October. Ages: drivers must be over 10 years and the lenght over 135 cm Price (brutto): Starting from EUR 35 / pers. Minimun EUR 225 / group What s included: MCC-cars, driving clothes and other safety equipment, scoring, price giving and celebration on podium Supplements: snacks and refreshments. Other outdoor activities like biking, laser trap shooting Booking and comissions: Teijo Action Park, info@meriteijo.fi, www.meriteijo.fi tel. +358 44 516 739
Hotel Fjalar Hotel Mathildedal Special accommodation in idyllic hotels, B&B s or guest houses. Breakfast made from local products. Mathildan Marina Kirjakkala Ironworks village, Glasshouse PetriS B&B
RENT A GLASSVILLA IN TEIJO NATIONAL PARK Finland is a country of nature, wilderness and archipelago. There are 188 000 lakes and the biggest Nordic archipelago. Wild forest covers 70% of the country. In Teijo National Park in southwest Finland you can experience the Finnish nature in miniscale; lakes, forests, marshes, streams and sea. Visitors 85 000 annually come all the year round to visit Teijo National Park. Teijo National Park offers nature-lovers many significant experiences. There are more than 50 kilometers of marked trails along with cooking shelters and lean-on shelters. You can do hiking, trekking, canoeing, fishing, cycling, berry and mushroom picking or wild swimming - choose your own way of relaxation. The new rental glasshouse villa is in Kirjakkala Ironmills village which was establishes in 1686. The environment of the old ironworks area has been preserved as a like for more than 300 years. Some buildings are still there but has a new use of today. From Kirjakkala you can easily make one-day hikes to the Teijo National Park. Take a hike in the forest, bring along a lunch box or have a break in Teijo Ironworks village. Visit the cafe in handicraft centre in Teijo blast furnice. The manor is privately owned, but you can walk the road adjacent to it. Teijo church on the hill near the manor is the smallest stone church in Finland. It was built in 1830. You can make self-guided nature tours starting from 1,5 km up to 10 km. In the summertime (1.6-31.8) you can easily find things to do and visit in our weekly calender. Duration: 4 days, 3 nights Location: Kirjakkala Ironmills village & Teijo National Park, Salo, southwest Finland Group size: min 1 pers, max 4 pers Availibility: Every day. Summer activities for individuals 1.6-31.8.2018 Price (brutto): A villa for 3 nights EUR 630 What s included: accommodation in villa Glasshouse Merikulma (two bedrooms, a kitchen-living room, 1 terrace, sauna experience in Kirjakkala by lake Hamari, hiking map Supplements: extra night, breakfast, kayaks, boats, lunvhbox, sauna dinner, fishing trip Booking and comissions: Kirjakkalan Ruukkikylä, www.ruukkikyla.fi customerservice@ruukkikyla.fi, Tel. +358 44 5446 114
SAUNA YOGA WELLBEING FROM THE FINNISH SAUNA Mathildedal Ironworks village is located in the coastal area in southwest Finland next to Teijo National Park. It is inviting you to an adventure called Sauna yoga. Sauna yoga is a Finnish invention and a lovely way to experience Finnish sauna. It relaxes the mind as well as the body in a wonderful 50 degree. You make yoga-based easy movements in mild heat which also makes the metabolism and the slurries moving. Your body cleans and strengthens. Sauna yoga is perfect for both beginners and for yoga people. The sauna will be heated up. You take a deep breath and enjoy your special time for yourself with a yoga tutor. There s no hurry you can sit around Mathildan Marina s lounge and terrace after the sauna yoga. Then you have 1,5 hours time to go to warm sauna and take a bath in hot tube in our terrace. You need a towel for sauna benches, the swimwear s or t-shirt and shorts. Also take a bottle of water and a small towel. Take off your jewellery and remember to drink during and after saunayoga. Duration: saunayoga 30 minutes plus 1,5 hours relaxing sauna and hot tube Location: Mathildedal village, Salo, southwest Finland Group size: max 10 persons Availability: year around Equipment needed: swimming suit or shorts, towel and drinking bottle Price (brutto): 215 euros (10% commission included) What s included: guided sauna yoga, the use of sauna, lounge, terrace and hot tube Supplements: towels, dining, accommodation, rowing boat and canoes, guided tours in the historic village Booking and commissions: Mathilda s Marina, www.mathildanmarina.fi, info@mathildanmarina.fi, Tel. +358 45 6477 040
GROUP TOURS 2017-2018 for tour operators Please contact the Development Centre of Salo +358 (0)44 5157 637 maija.pirvola@yrityssalo.fi
MATILDA S MAGIC Visit Finland and Culture Finland -program has chosen this year 2016 as one of the TOP10 group packages in Finland The tour will visit the Mathildedal ironworks village and its historic red-earth buildings, manor house milieu and the old factory found in a region full of outstanding nature close to the sea. The guided tour begins by enjoying coffee and pastry in the local cafe, followed by a walk to the ironworks factory as the guide explains the history of the old buildings. Delve into the Teijo ironworks, the area s history and present day as well as visit the Teijo Factory Centinary Exhibition. Afterwards the group will visit the alpaca farm and mill. Here you ll get to know the alpaca s way of life, how the wool is turned into alpaca products as well as watch them grazing in the field. The trip ends with lunch in the Ruukin Krouvi restaurant. Duration: 4 hours Location: Mathildedal/Salo Group size: 20-50 Availability: all year around Price (brutto): EUR 47 / person What s included: coffee and pastry, guided tour in Mathildedal, lunch Guidance language: English, Swedish Booking and comissions: Hotel Mathildedal, www.mathildedal.fi, info@mathildedal, Tel. +358 50 3542 487
IRONWORKS TOUR - FROM TEIJO TO MATHILDEDAL a trip to two old and classic ironworks villages Teijo ironworks was established in 1686 to the lands of old Teijo manor by Lorentz Creutz. The industrial work ended in 1908, but today there still exists old buildings, restaurant and fascinating manor building and park. Arrival with your own transportation to an old ironworks village Teijo, established in 1686. You enjoy your welcoming coffee or tea with a tasty pastry or cookie in Jazz Café Mazzuuni. Self-guided visit to the art gallery and ateliers of local artisans. You will take a short walk with a guide to the near-by manor house of Teijo and get acquainted with its interesting and lively history. The guided tour continues to a little village church on the hill of Teijo. It is the smallest stone church in Finland and was builf in 1830. After this rousing guided tour you will travel six kilometres to the next ironworks village, Mathildedal. You are pampered with delicious lunch buffet (or Islander brunch at weekends) in Mathildan Marina. You have plenty of time to walk around in the historical village and do some shopping. Mathildedal tour is self-guided. Welcome to our tiny but giant ironworks villages! Duration: about 5 hours Location: Teijo and Mathildedal ironworks villages, Salo, South-West Finland Group size: minimum 20 persons Availability: all year round Price: EUR 37/person Mon Fri, EÙR 47/person Sat Sun (15% comission included) What s included: coffee/tea + pastry or cookie, buffet lunch (islander brunch at weekends), entrance fee and guided tour at Teijo manor house and Teijo church Supplements: guided historic tour at the village of Mathildedal, wine and chocolate tasting at PetriS Chocolate Booking and commissions: Mathildan Marina, info@mathildanmarina.fi, tel. +358 45 6477 040, www.mathildanmarina.fi
FINNISH IRONWORKS @ FINNISH NATURE The tour will visit the Mathildedal ironworks village and its historic red-earth buildings, manor house milieu and the old factory found in a region full of outstanding nature close to the sea. The guided tour begins by enjoying coffee and pastry in the local cafe, followed by a walk to the ironworks factory as the guide explains the history of the old buildings. Delve into the Teijo ironworks, the area s history and present day as well as visit the Teijo Factory Centinary Exhibition. Afterwards the group will visit the alpaca farm and mill. Here you ll get to know the alpaca s way of life, how the wool is turned into alpaca products as well as watch them grazing in the field. We enjoy the lunch in the restaurant Ruukin Krouvi. After lunch the tour will continue to the Teijo National Park, visiting the Nature Centre and continueing the tour hiking (5 km) in the National Park. It will take you to see finnish nature and it s variations. The hike will follow the ancient trail of Jeturkasti, which is an ancient shore line of the land uplift area. There will be a coffee break with traditional finnish pastry by the campfire. Duration: 6 hours Location: Mathildedal/Salo Group size: 15-50 Availability: all year around Price (brutto): EUR 54 / person What s included: coffee and pastry, guided tour in Mathildedal and Teijo National Park, lunch, afternoon coffee and pastry by the campfire Guidance language: English, Swedish Booking and comissions: Mathildedalin Ruukkitehtaat, www.mathildedal.fi, info@mathildedal, Tel. +358 50 3542 487
3 IRONWORKS VILLAGES PIECE OF FINNISH INDUSTRIAL HISTORY Delve into the Teijo ironworks, the area s history and present day. The tour will visit the Kirjakkala, Teijo and Mathildedal ironworks villages. During the visit you can see historic red-earth buildings, manor houses milieu and the old factory found in a region full of outstanding nature close to the seaside. The guided tour begins by enjoying coffee and pastry in the ironworks Kirjakkala, followed by guided visit in Teijo manor and Finlands smallest stonechurch. Lunch is served in the restaurant Ruukin Krouvi by the sea. Guided walk in Mathildedal presents the history of Finnish industrialism and make a visit to the historical exhibition as well as the alpaca farm. During the trip there is possibility to buy some suvenirs, visit small shops, bakry, cafés and art exhibitions. Duration: 6 hours Location: Kirjakkala, Teijo, Mathildedal/Salo Group size: 20-50 Availability: all year around Price (brutto): EUR 53 / person What s included: coffee and pastry, guided tours in Kirjakkala, Teijo and Mathildedal, lunch Guidance language: English Booking and comissions: Hotel Mathildedal, www.mathildedal.fi, info@mathildedal, Tel. +358 50 3542 487