Prosi’s House, Karijoki
Built in the mid-19th century, Prosi’s House is a traditional semi-detached building in the coastal area of Suupohja. Brusi family with German origin had the house for four generations. The house hosted visiting clergy. The family of house has been influential as lay judges, rural police chiefs, police officers, bankers, leaders of the municipal and congregation.
In 1999, the municipality of Karijoki bought the house from the heirs of the Prosi family. In 2003, the Karijoki Society rented the house for sixteen years.
In 2005, Prosi’s House was awarded in South Ostrobothnia building heritage competition.
In 2019, the municipality of Karijoki took over the maintenance of the house.
Traditional fireplaces and stairs leading to upstairs are authentic. The textiles in the house are mainly made by women from Karijoki. Sleeping is possible in outbuilding in yard of Prosin talo. A wedding couple spent their wedding night there!
There is also Liisa's School and an old smoke sauna near to Prosi’s House.
Lisätietoja kohteesta
Summer café, Henna-Riikan Herkkukahvila is in Prosi’s House.
Light lunch is served on Tuesday to Friday.
Salty and sweet paistries are served too!
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Plan your trip
Bus connection to Karijoki daily. Check the schedules on Matkahuolto's website.
By roadSignposts to Karijoki from road 8 from the west.
From the south via Isojoki, signposts to Karijoki from Kristiinantie road.
From the north to Kauhajoki, from where signposts to Karijoki.
ParkingFree parking in the yard of the Susiluola information center and Prosi’s House.
