Havisto and Tuumala
(Remember to respect private properties!)
Havisto (on the left) and Tuumala (on the right) are another set of examples of old local houses with well-known owners.
Havisto used to be only a rectangular shaped house with two rooms and a porch. It was expanded in the 1920s by customs officer Juho Haavisto (1872-1929), after whom the house is named. Wille, who was Juho’s brother and also worked in customs, lived in the house during his final years as well.
Tuumala was built by the office manager of Santaholma Sawmill, Antti Hongell. Antti was the cousin of the Santaholma brothers and had previously worked as a forest owner and as a bookkeeper at the Rahja harbor.
Havisto and Tuumala used to have a common road and a common yard, but they were separated in the 1950s.
Above all that, it is worth mentioning that the composer and accordionist Unto Jutila also lived in the Havisto house later on.
Jutila is known for composing the popular _Kalajoki-waltz _while living in Havisto.
You can listen the waltz (covered by Pekka Himanka) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz8IXnq37m8
Image description:
- Havisto and Tuumala, summer 2025 (Lotta Puurula).
Address
Plassintie 52
Tales from Plassi
Welcome to Plassi – the old town of Kalajoki!
This cultural route spans between the Jokela Vicarage and the Havula museum, leaving a trail of unique and fascinating sightseeing spots on the way.
Learn about the history and the cultural significance of the Plassi area!
In short:
The name “Plassi” derives from a swedish word “marknadsplats”, meaning a marketplace.
Plassi has a long history of being the local center for trading, marketing, sailing, handicrafts and saw industry.
The old village structure in Plassi is well preserved and the area is mostly covered in wooden houses from the 1700-1900s.
Guided walking tours are organized around the Plassi area and at the Havula museum by Kalajoen Matkailuoppaat ry (Kalajoki Travel Guides).
- Book a guided tour: 040 5571325
Additional info:
- The route is app. 2 km long
- You can experience the route by walking, bicycling, driving or entirely remotely in digital form
- There is a sidewalk for pedestrians almost reaching the end of the route, but the last 300 meters you have to walk on the side of the road
- Some of the buildings on the route are privately owned and inhabited - please, remember to respect private properties!
This route is designed in collaboration with Kalajoki Culture Services, and Sari Alajoki, the expert in built heritage.
The old black and white photographs are from Kalajoen Kotiseutuyhdistys (Kalajoki Local Association).
Image description:
- 2: Map of Plassi from 1869 (by C.G.W. Laudelin).