Visit Jakobstad has commenced its operations as a company
Visit Jakobstad has commenced its operations as a company, and Matilda Engström has started in her new position as CEO. “I am pleased to be part of developing the Pietarsaari region”, says Matilda matilda.engstrom@visitpietarsaari.fi +358 44 493 8834
Welcome to Christmas Opening on 1 December
The Christmas season in Pietarsaari-Jakobstad traditionally begins with the Christmas Opening at the town square. Our annual Christmas Opening is held on Friday 1st December 17:00 – 19:00. Christmas fair at the town square starts already at 15:00.
The number of nights spent in Jakobstad by domestic tourists was breaking records this summer
Even though the total number of registered overnight stays during summer 2023 (21 145 stays) did not reach the number of last year, the number of overnight stays for domestic tourists in May–September was record-breaking (19 599 stays). The accommodation revenue for…
Rusk celebrate its 10th anniversary 21-25.11.2023
Rusk – International creativity at the darkest time of the year – is a chamber music festival held annually in Pietarsaari/Jakobstad, Finland at the end of November. In the space of one week, artists both Finnish and foreign give concerts of…
The CEO of Visit Pietarsaari – Jakobstad Oy Ab has been chosen
The CEO of Visit Pietarsaari – Jakobstad Oy Ab has been chosen Matilda Engström has been appointed the new, and first, CEO of Visit Pietarsaari – Jakobstad. Before the role as CEO of Visit Pietarsaari – Jakobstad, Engström has had diverse…
The autumn consert series is back
Jakobstad-Pietarsaari consert series begins on September 14th. Fall 2023 consert series premiere “Tre Rum” / “Kolme Huonetta” will be held on Thursday September 14 in Schauman Hall. The concert series is produced by Jakobstad/Pietarsaaren Sinfonietta. Schauman Hall is a high-quality concert hall in the…
Daily direct flights from and to Helsinki with Finnair
Finnair is flying normal timetable after the summer. Read more: https://www.kokairport.fi/en/home
Spotlight – The Night of Culture and Commerce in August
Spotlight is organized in Jakobstad-Pietarsaari Wednesday August 23rd 18:00 – 22:00. Spotlight – The Night of Culture and Commerce is an evening where town’s center is filled with various programs, art and music and where the shops keep their doors…
Nanoq has been nominated for this year’s domestic sight and attraction
The Arctic Museum Nanoq has been nominated for this year’s Domestic Attraction, a prestigious award presented annually by Suomen matkailualan liitto (SMAL). Nanoq is listed among the major attractions in Finland. The winner is chosen through an open poll, which…
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…