Skolträdgården plantings delight throughout the Summer
The plantings in the Skolträdgården once again consist of a diverse selection of plants, including both directly sown and pre-cultivated species, as well as annuals and perennials. In the lower park, approximately 30 different species of summer flowers are pre-grown,…
The koi carp have returned to the Skolträdgården pond
The familiar residents of the Skolträdgården pond, the koi carp, have once again returned to delight park visitors. During the winter, the fish stayed in their own indoor pool in the greenhouse, and as spring temperatures rose, they were moved…
Question of the Week: Physical activity counselling
Did you know that the Sports Agency in Jakobstad offers free physical activity counselling for the town’s residents? A Residents’ Forum on physical activity counselling will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:00 at Jakobstad Library.…
Updates to the Virhi Fault Reporting Service
Have you already familiarized yourself with the Town of Jakobstad’s updated fault reporting service, Virhi?
Carpet washing station opens on May 15
The carpet washing station at the Old Harbour will be opened for the 2026 summer season on Friday, May 15, and it will be available for use every day around the clock. The carpet washing station is open until autumn…
Town of Jakobstad Summer Camps 2026
Youth Services: Summer Fun Club 1 & 2 The Youth Services organize Summer Fun Club, which offers grilling, crafts, games, an ice cream buffet, and lots of other fun activities! The club is intended for students in grades 3–6, and…
Shared electric cars have moved to the Town Hall parking lot
Jakobstad’s shared electric cars have moved from the square parking lot to the Town Hall parking lot. From now on, the cars will be picked up and returned to the Town Hall parking lot at Alholmsgatan 10/Christinegatan 3, where there…
Question of the Week: The Selection of Courses at Arbis and Työväenopisto
Arbis and Työväenopisto arranges many courses and lectures yearly. To further improve the activities, we would like to receive suggestions on courses and lecturers, both Finnish and Swedish speaking. Do you have suggestions on courses that could be arranged? Please…
Question of the Week: Friendship families needed
To ensure that refugees arriving in the region get a good start in their new country, we are looking for volunteers who want to serve as friends or friendship families to refugees who have recently arrived in Finland or who…
Aspegren Garden open to visitors also in the future
Aspegren Garden is normally open to the public. The City of Jakobstad will continue to be responsible for the maintenance of the garden and visits are possible regardless of the ownership of the rectory. Aspegren Garden can be explored either…