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…
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…