Jakobstad’s Water’s information

Jakobstad’s Water is distributing drinking water at the town square today, Monday, at 9–16. More information about the evening’s water distribution is given later today. Bring your own canister if you are collecting water.

Jakobstad’s Water’s information

Jakobstad’s Water apologises for the ongoing operational disturbances that effect the taste and quality of drinking water. The water is still drinkable. The iron content of the water is still higher than recommended but according to the Finnish institute for…

The autumn consert series is back

Jakobstad-Pietarsaari consert series begins on September 14th. Fall 2023 consert series premiere “Tre Rum” / “Kolme Huonetta” will be held on Thursday September 14 in Schauman Hall. The concert series is produced by Jakobstad/Pietarsaaren Sinfonietta. Schauman Hall is a high-quality concert hall in the…

Spotlight – The Night of Culture and Commerce in August

Spotlight is organized in Jakobstad-Pietarsaari Wednesday August 23rd 18:00 – 22:00. Spotlight – The Night of Culture and Commerce is an evening where town’s center is filled with various programs, art and music and where the shops keep their doors…

Nanoq has been nominated for this year’s domestic sight and attraction

The Arctic Museum Nanoq has been nominated for this year’s Domestic Attraction, a prestigious award presented annually by Suomen matkailualan liitto (SMAL). Nanoq is listed among the major attractions in Finland. The winner is chosen through an open poll, which…

Jakobs Dagar – A Proper Festival

Welcome to Jakobs Dagar 16–23.7.2023. Jakobstad’s own town festival is now arranged for the 49th time. There will be a lot of nostalgia, and great music in the park, but also many new events. Those who know their Jakobstad-Pietarsaari usually…

Welcome to Old Harbor Park & Camping

Old Harbor Park & Camping, nearby the center of Jakobstad-Pietarsaari, is a campingsite and caravan park for 31 motorhomes (with electrical connection), padel and tennis courts, café. Read more: https://oldharbor.fi/en/ Campsite booking: https://oldharbor.fi/en/ or matkaparkki.com

Lillsand Matkaparkki in Fäboda has been opened for tourists

Lillsand Matkaparkki, caravan park for 11 motorhomes (6 with electrical connection), is situated in Fäboda, nearby the beaches. Lillsand Matkaparkki caravan park is open 10.5.-30.9. Read more and booking (in Finnish): matkaparkki.com

New road map to grow tourism in Ostrobothnia

There is still plenty of untapped tourism potential in Ostrobothnia. Hanken School of Economics is thus partnering with the relevant tourism stakeholders to draw up a road map of the various local players’ shared visions of how tourism could be…