In July you can take the bus to Fäboda

During the month of July, a bus will be operating between Jakobstad and Fäboda three times a day, 7 days/week. A one-way ticket for the bus costs 1 € and it is free for children under 4 years. Ingsva bus…

Come and visit the Shipyard

Welcome to explore our shipbuilding and maritime history. At the Shipyard you can get familiar with the replica of Jacobstads Wapen, a galeas that was launched in 1992. The original galeas was launched in 1767 and was built according to…

Nanoq’s summer season has opened

The Arctic Museum Nanoq’s summer season opened on May 29th. The Arctic Museum Nanoq was inaugurated in June 1991 in Pietarsaari-Jakobstad and is the first Arctic museum in Europe. Nanoq displays the Arctic and Antarctica, as well as surrounding areas…

Jakobstad’s Summer Market

Welcome to sell at the flea market, enjoy music and activities for kids. Jakobstads Citygrupp’s Summer Market is organized three times during the summer: 5.6, 3.7. and 7.8. at 15:00-19:00. A flea market is held on the town hall side…

Boat trips to Mässkär island

Mässkär Cruises Begin Again! Cruises 5.6–27.8.2023, daily departures from the Old harbour (Gamla hamn) at 12.00. Returns from Mässkär at 15.00 on weekdays and 16.00 on weekends. This year we are also arranging evening cruises. Evening cruises 1.7–30.7.2023, daily departures…

Parliamentary Elections on 2 April 2023

Every Finnish citizen who has reached the age of 18 not later than the day of elections is entitled to vote in parliamentary elections. In the Parliamentary Elections you can vote either Polling stations in Jakobstad on election day 2 April…

Mässkär’s winter season begins

Mässkär’s winter season begins on Saturday 25 February. Check Mässkär’s Facebook page for updates on the opening hours: www.facebook.com/masskar.naturstation/ . The route starts from Ådö fiskehamn. Welcome to Mässkär!