Question of the Week: Jakobs Days 2026
Jeppis Gallup is back after the summer break, and the first gallup of the autumn is about Jakobs Days 2026. What do you think worked particularly well during the event? What did you miss, and what could be improved for…
School Garden in Jakobstad receives Green Flag Award
The School Garden in Jakobstad has been awarded the Green Flag Award for 2026–2027. The School Garden, which took part in the application process for the first time, impressed the judges especially with its excellent maintenance. The jury described the…
Ice rink season has started!
The ice rink, maintained by the Sports Services of the City of Jakobstad, offers the following public skating sessions in August 2026: Mondays 1:30 PM–2:30 PM: With a hockey stickMondays 2:45 PM–3:45 PM: Without a hockey stickWednesdays 2:00 PM–3:30 PM:…
Asemakatu Intersection Opens on Friday – Tehtaankatu Closed to Through Traffic
The intersection of Asemakatu and Jaakonkatu will open to traffic on Friday, 14 August. As a result, the underpass will once again be available for traffic between the town centre and Siikaluoto. At the same time, Tehtaankatu will be closed…
Weekend Programme in Fäboda
The Our Fäboda project offers a diverse programme in Fäboda on 15-16 August. On Saturday, an introduction to Qi-Gong will be held starting at 11:00 a.m. This calm introduction to qi gong includes gentle movements, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practice.…
Welcome to school!
The 2026-2027 school year begins on Thursday, 13 August, in Jakobstad’s preschools, comprehensive schools and upper secondary schools. The autumn term at Pietarsaaren lukio begins at 9:00 a.m. in the main auditorium. The autumn term at Jakobstads gymnasium begins at…
Thank You to All Fäboda Bus Passengers
The Fäboda Bus summer season has come to an end. This summer, the Fäboda Bus operated daily from June 22 to August 9, providing three daily departures between the city centre and Fäboda. Throughout the summer, the bus served both…
Invasive Plant Control Is Progressing Systematically in Jakobstad
Invasive plants have been controlled for several years now, and we are beginning to see positive results. We therefore wanted to share the strategy that is taking shape in Jakobstad. We have plenty of lupins, Himalayan balsam and other invasive…
Temporary traffic arrangements in the Sikören area and at the intersection of Asemakatu and Jaakonkatu
Due to construction work, the intersection of Asemakatu and Jaakonkatu will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6 to 14 August. In addition, Tehtaankatu will be closed to vehicular traffic between Pajakatu and Asemakatu on 11 and 12 August. The…
Improvements to the Beaches at the Old Harbour and Fäboda Through the Participatory Budget
The funds allocated to the 2026 Participatory Budget have been used during the summer to develop the Old Harbour and Fäboda areas in line with residents’ proposals and wishes. During March 2026, residents of Jakobstad had the opportunity to submit…