300 m
Puistola
Kalajoki
(Remember to respect private property!)
The last of the three farms is Puistola.
This house can be recognized by its green and blue colors. Puistola was separated from the Änkilä farm around the same time as Leinola and Pienelä.
The house was built in the late 1800s and locals such as the doctor Walter Fabritius, “sheriff” Wiljakainen and possibly G.A. Palmqvist lived in the house.
Son of Palmqvist, the architect W.G. Palmqvist, is known for designing industrial buildings such as the Serlachius Co in Mänttä, the paper mill of Kangas in Jyväskylä and the mining facilities in Outokumpu. Palmqvist also designed the office building of Huvudstadsbladet and Cable factory in Helsinki. In his hometown, Kalajoki, Palmqvist designed new interior structures for the church.
Image description:
- Puistola, summer 2025 (Lotta Puurula)
Address
Plassintie 16
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).
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