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…
Jakobstad’s Hiking Trails Offer Nature Experiences All Year Round
The Jakobstad region is known for its diverse natural environment and excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation. The area features dozens of kilometres of marked trails, an accessible nature trail, several wilderness huts and shelters, and unique coastal, forest, and wetland…
REKO – Fair Consumption
Did you know that a REKO group meets in Jakobstad every week? During August and September, the Jakobstad REKO group gathers on Thursdays from 5:40 PM to 6:40 PM at the Jakobstad market square. The next REKO distribution will take…
Kittholma Diving Tower Closed for the Rest of the Summer
The Kittholma diving tower is closed for the rest of the summer, as beach supervision ended on 2 August 2026. The diving tower has been open this summer whenever a lifeguard was on duty and the water depth was sufficient…
Events in August
August rounds off the summer with a diverse range of events. Enjoy the warm summer days and local events while they last. More information about local events can be found in the Ostrobothnia Events Calendar.
You Still Have Time to Visit Runeberg’s Cottage This Summer
Runeberg’s Cottage is open during the summer season until Sunday, 2 August 2026. The cottage is open daily from 12:00 to 16:00, weather permitting. At other times, visits can be arranged by appointment. (tel. 044 785 1371) Located on the…
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…