Jakobstad’s Water’s information
Jakobstad’s Water apologises for the ongoing operational disturbances that effect the taste and quality of drinking water. The water is still drinkable. The iron content of the water is still higher than recommended but according to the Finnish institute for…
Jakobs Dagar – A Proper Festival
Welcome to Jakobs Dagar 16–23.7.2023. Jakobstad’s own town festival is now arranged for the 49th time. There will be a lot of nostalgia, and great music in the park, but also many new events. Those who know their Jakobstad-Pietarsaari usually…
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…
Jakobstad’s electrical shared cars are in operation
The residents in Jakobstad have received electrical shared cars to be used. Two electrical Volkswagen ID 3 shared cars are located in parking hall Ludvig. On weekdays the cars are used by the town’s employees, but on evenings and weekends…
Jeppis Gallup
As a way of increasing the participation of the residents of Jakobstad, the town is introducing a resident panel, JEPPIS GALLUP, that everyone living in Jakobstad can take part in. You can already register for the panel by clicking on…
Applying for a municipality
Information on applying for a municipality of residence. The instructions are intended for persons arriving from Ukraine who have been granted a residence permit on the basis of temporary protection. Municipality of residence in Finland ПОСТІЙНА ПРОПИСКА В МУНІЦИПАЛІТЕТІ ПРОЖИВАННЯ…
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…
New observation tower in Fäboda
The new observation tower in Fäboda is now officially opened. About 120 metres north of Miettinen’s villa, where the accessible nature trail ends, you will find the town’s observation tower. The tower has two platforms, of which the lower one…
The new website for the Town of Jakobstad is now published
The town’s new website is published. The renewal of the website became relevant because we wanted to have a website that corresponds to the needs and requirements of the future, both for the user and the administrator. Accessibility requirements for…