Somero

Understand

Somero is set in a rather hilly landscape, and the municipality borders the tri-point of the regions of Finland Proper, Uusimaa and Tavastia Proper. Somero can be seen as a getaway from the busier parts of Southern Finland. Relative to its population, Somero has been home to a disproportionate number of famous Finnish musicians – tango composer Unto Mononen, singer-songwriter M.A Numminen, rock singer Lauri Badding Somerjoki and opera singer Karita Mattila.

Getting there

The town is roughly in the middle of the Helsinki–Tampere–Turku triangle, and not directly served by a railway or by any of the main roads raying out from these cities.

By car

Somero is on highway 52 between Salo and Jokioinen. Going via Salo (no need to visit the centre though) is the fastest option from Turku. Coming from Helsinki, drive towards Lohja along Highway 1 or its predecessor, road 110, then follow regional roads 110 and 280. Moreover, Hämeen Härkätie, the medieval route between Turku and Hämeenlinna, passes through Somero.

By bus There are buses from Helsinki, Salo, Turku and Forssa. See Matkahuolto,

See

1 Somero Church and surroundings. Somero Church with surroundings have been listed as a "nationally notable built-up cultural environment" by the Finnish museum authority. In addition to the red brick church (1859), there's a Medieval sacristy, the remains of an 18th century belfry, Somero old cemetery, a chapel, a church hall and two parish granaries. (updated Aug 2023) 2 Somerniemi church. A wooden church from 1813 on the shores of Lake Painio. (updated Mar 2025) 3 Mäkilä tractor museum, Käriläntie 10. Tractors from the 1920s to the 1960s on display. (updated Aug 2023) 4 Hiidenlinna, Hiidenharjuntie 61 (in Somerniemi), ☏ +358 600 418 704, [email protected]. A park resort for families. Area ticket €22 (free for children under 2 years), adventure park €32, Buggy-Karting €15. (updated Jul 2025)

Do

1 Hiidenlinna, Hiidenharjuntie 61. Theme park and zoo, aimed at younger children apparently. (updated Jul 2025)

Buy

1 Terveysmarket (Hyvän Olon Terveysmarket), Salkolantie 25 (in Somerniemi), ☏ +358 400-533-109, [email protected]. M–F 09:00–15:00. Health shop. (updated Mar 2025)

Eat

1 Someron seurahuone, Vanhatie 9. Lunch restaurant. (updated Aug 2023) 2 Ravintola Lilja, Joensuuntie 1. (updated Aug 2023)

Drink & nightlife

1 Jussin Baari, Joensuuntie 33, ☏ +358 2 748-5443, [email protected]. (updated Aug 2024)

Sleep

1 Hovimäki Camping, Hovimäentie 28 (on the shores of Lake Hirsijärvi; about 6 km from the town centre), ☏ +358 40-757-2132, [email protected]. Cabins €55–85. (updated Mar 2025) 2 Hotelli Olla, Sepäntie 2, ☏ +358 45-316-7280, [email protected]. Hotel and café. (updated Aug 2023) 3 Rantatupa, Vanhatie 13 (along Highway 52), ☏ +358 40-585-0600, [email protected]. The restaurant is closed for the winter, the motel is open year-round.. Motel and summer restaurant. €60–120. (updated Mar 2025)