Learn Something New or Deepen Your Skills with Autumn Courses!
There’s still plenty of summer left, but are you already thinking about your autumn hobbies? You can explore the course offerings of Jakobstad’s Finnish-language adult education centre Työvis and Swedish-language adult education centre Arbis on the institutes’ websites. Registration for…
Employment Services Now Serving at a New Address
Employment services have moved to new premises in the D Wing of Jakobstad Town Hall. The office continues to serve customers as usual at Strengbergsgatan 1, 68600 Jakobstad. More detailed visitor instructions can be found in the image below: The new postal…
Current Information on Swimming Waters
Kallan Environmental Health monitors the quality of bathing water at Jakobstad’s public beaches. Water quality is monitored throughout the bathing season until 31 August 2026. Samples are taken three times during the season at smaller public beaches and four times…
Jacob’s Days Culminates in an Eventful Weekend
The fantastic Jacob’s Days week reaches its grand finale with a diverse weekend program and concludes on Sunday, 26 July. Before then, there is still plenty of music, culture, exercise, and other memorable experiences to enjoy. Friday’s highlights include an…
A Thursday Full of Experiences at Jacob’s Days
Thursday at Jacob’s Days once again offers a diverse programme of culture, sports, music and experiences for all ages. For those interested in history and local culture, there are several fascinating attractions to explore. In the afternoon, you can visit…
Wednesday’s Top Event Picks from Jacob’s Days
On Wednesday, July 22, Jacob’s Days offers a diverse programme for all ages. For children, the programme includes a free football training session at Unitedplanen from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the “Figurer och Filurer” event at the town library…
Jacob’s Days began in Sunny Summer Spirits
Jacob’s Days have started in beautiful summer weather, and visitors can continue to enjoy the festival atmosphere throughout the rest of the week. The event week has already attracted large numbers of people to a variety of activities and events…
Come Here! Recruitment Fair 22 July 2026
The Town of Jakobstad will be exhibiting at the Come Here! Recruitment Fair on 22 July 2026 at Campus Allegro. The fair brings together numerous employers from both the public and private sectors in Jakobstad region, who will present their…
The Opening of Jacob’s Days Is Approaching
The opening day of Jacob’s Days will once again take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026. An exciting week full of events will begin with Children’s Day in School Park, featuring a variety of performances, puppet theatre, and pony rides,…
Jakobstad’s Dog Beach
During warm summer days, pets also need ways to cool down. Dogs are not allowed on beaches intended for people, but in Jakobstad there is a designated beach for dogs, located on Gamla Hamnvägen near Kittholmen Beach. You can see the…