Question of the week: The MTB tracks at Markus Karlssons backe
The MTB tracks at Markus Karlssons backe were opened in July 2025. The new MTB tracks consist of four descents of different difficulty levels. On Saturday 20 September at 13–15 an opening ceremony for the MTB courses is arranged, where…
The Jakobstad region strengthens its role in European climate efforts with iCEAR
The Jakobstad region has received its first Interreg Europe project called Integrated Circular Economy Action plans for Rural areas, or simply iCEAR. The project, which will run until July 31, 2029, aims to improve the regional policies fostering circular economy…
Question of the week: Jakobs Dagar/Jaakon Päivät
Did you participate in Jakobs Dagar this summer? Was there anything missing from this year’s event that you would like to see at future Jakobs Dagar? Give feedback about the event week by answering the Jeppis Gallup! Your responses will…
Important: Water meter reading on 1 September 2025
We ask all our customers to read their water meters on 1 September and report the meter reading to Jakobstads Vatten. Reading cards will be sent to all properties in August. This is necessary to ensure the accuracy of invoicing…
Employment Services in Jakobstad Region at the “Come Here!” Recruitment Event 24.7.2025
Employment Services in Jakobstad Region is attending the Come Here! recruitment fair 24.7.2025, which means that Lobby Services of Employment Services in Jakobstad Region will be exceptionally open only from 9-11. We apologize for any inconvenience and warmly welcome everyone…
Town Hall´s customer service, summer 2025
Town Hall´s customer service is closed 7.7 – 1.8.2025. In urgent matters, please call the town´s switchboard 06 786 3111. Switchboard is open from 8-15.30.
Question of the Week: Runeberg Week
The culture week of Jakobstad, Runeberg Week, is held annually in the beginning of February in honour of the Finnish national poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg. Runeberg Week has been celebrated for more than 30 years in Jakobstad. We are now…
Tom Cruise in Jakobstad-Pietarsaari
Today Jakobstad had a famous guest when Tom Cruise, who is one of the world’s most famous actors, visited a factory that manufactures sailboats. Cruise arrived by private jet at Kokkola-Jakobstad airport on Wednesday morning after 7.30 a.m. He came…
Question of the Week: Reading for Well-Being in Everyday Life
Jakobstad Library develops its activities and asks for feedback on the project “Reading for well-being in everyday life”. Your answers will help us improve our future events and services. The survey is open until 1 June 2025. Thank you in…
Question of the Week: The Town’s Cycle Paths
Jakobstad is, in regard to its land area, one of the smallest of all cities and municipalities in Finland, but seen to the population density of approximately 220 residents per square kilometre we are among the top 15 in the…