The town is renowned for its maritime history. Shipbuilding with its associated shipping industry has long traditions in Jakobstad. Jakobstad is also known as a town of parks and gardens. Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Finland’s national poet, was born in Jakobstad.
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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…
Finnair is flying normal timetable after the summer. Read more: https://www.kokairport.fi/en/home
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…
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…
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…
Old Harbor Park & Camping, nearby the center of Jakobstad-Pietarsaari, is a campingsite and caravan park for 31 motorhomes (with electrical connection), padel and tennis courts, café. Read more: https://oldharbor.fi/en/ Campsite booking: https://oldharbor.fi/en/ or matkaparkki.com
03.05.2023 18:00 – 03.11.2023 16:00 Old summer house in Ostrobothnia The exhibition is produced by Vasa stads museer and Jakobstads museum
03.10.2023 18:00 – 03.10.2023 19:15 Öppen föräldrakväll där vi diskuterar goda rutiner med digitalt spelande och sociala medier I Föräldratips tar vi den här gången upp Nepsy-barn och digitalt spelande. De flesta barn och unga gillar att spela digitala spel…
04.10.2023 19:00 Jakobstads Sinfonietta Pietarsaaren Sinfonietta Gitarristen och kompositören Johannes Granroth gästar i höst Allegro Big Band. Under ledning av kapellmästare Jussi Lampela spelar de tillsammans fängslande jazz och funkrock. Gör dig redo att uppleva musik fylld av svängiga rytmer…
04.10.2023 19:00 – 04.10.2023 02:00 Allegro Big Band feat. Johannes Granroth
04.10.2023 19:00 – 08.10.2023 17:00 Jeppis Jazz Festival 4-8.10.2023 Festival pass: 65/50€ members Day ticket Wednesday: 10-20€ Day ticket Thursday-Saturday: 30/20€ members Day ticket Sunday: 20/15€ members Buy your tickets at the door For more information about artists: https://jeppisjazz.fi/jeppisjazzfestival ——-…
06.10.2023 19:00 – 28.10.2023 19:00 Jugend Kultur rf Glööm int dröömin! Eläköön unelma! Ny spektakulär middagsshow i Jugendsalen i höst! Premiär 6.10 Musik, humor och mat blandas i ett oförglömligt spektakel. När Circus Ostrobothnia slår upp sina magiska dörrar kan…
The Jakobstad region in Ostrobothnia is a different and fun destination, where the cozy and the offbeat bloom side by side. Here, there are many things which feel familiar, yet it is a genuinely unusual place. Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia has a charm of its own, with a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Hospitable small towns with rich cultural lives, idyllic countryside with outdoor experiences at every bend in the road. Are you looking for calm? Here, we have it. Are you looking for experiences, inspiration – more "go" for day-to-day life? You can also find that here.
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Explore a variety of nature experiences, activities, culture, food, history, cities and a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Kvarken Destinations has all these contrasts and much more located within a short distance – all year round.
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