Ingsva receives Visit Finland’s Sustainable Travel Finland certificate
The operating company Ingsva has as the first company in the Jakobstad region received the Sustainable Travel Finland STF label as a sign of promoting sustainable and responsible travelling. With all its operations Ingsva is striving for that the travelling…
Mässkär’s winter season begins
Mässkär’s winter season begins on Saturday 25 February. Check Mässkär’s Facebook page for updates on the opening hours: www.facebook.com/masskar.naturstation/ . The route starts from Ådö fiskehamn. Welcome to Mässkär!
Increase in number of passengers at Jakobstad-Pedersöre train station by 2 %
Despite the beginning of 2022 being weakened due to covid-19, the number of passengers at Jakobstad-Pedersöre train station increased by 2 % in 2022 compared to 2019. A total of 135,000 trips were made from the Jakobstad-Pedersöre station. The beginning of…
Increase in accommodation sales and the number of overnight stays for the second year in a row
According to the preliminary report for 2022, the accommodation sales grew in the Jakobstad region. In addition to sales, the number of overnight stays as well as the utilisation of the rooms increased. The registered accommodation sales for January-December were…
On the way to Sustainable Tourism
In the Jakobstad Region our goal is to become a sustainable destination within the Sustainable Travel Finland programme. This work is done together with visitors and companies within the tourism sector in the region. Sustainable tourism does not only emphasize…
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…
Finnair to start daily connections from Helsinki to Kokkola-Pietarsaari
The service from Helsinki Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport is planned to start 31 October 2022. Read more: https://www.finnair.com/fi-en