Jakobstad is a city of sea views and blocks of wooden houses, with beautiful scenery and a museum of Arctic exploration.
On a holiday in Jakobstad you will be enchanted by the wooden house district of Skata and the atmosphere of the Old Harbour. The City Museum displays the past of the coastal city and the history of seafaring. The nearby archipelago is a charming place to visit, especially in the summer.
Start your holiday in Jakobstad from Skata, one of the largest wooden house areas in Finland. The district was planned for workers and seamen and its distinctive sand roads and plank fences make it a perfect area for a city walk. It has plenty of good cafés and restaurants.
The beautiful Rosenlund Vicarage, dating from the eighteenth century, is located on the southern side of the city centre. Stroll freely along the gravel paths that run through the Aspegren Garden and farmlands. The Pedersöre Local History Museum displays peasant items and farming tools. You can also enjoy an interesting trip into the past by visiting the Chicory Museum. Located on the northern side of the city, it explains the manufacture of the coffee additive.
For the history of seafaring and the home of a ship-owner, visit the Malm House. The Runeberg Cottage and Mother Westman’s Cottage are essential if you are interested in the life of Finland’s national poet, J. L. Runeberg. The Old Harbour houses the sailing ship Jacobstads Wapen, the waterpark FantaSea, and a variety of fun summertime activities.
A very special destination is Nanoq, about 4 miles from Jakobstad city centre. This museum specializes in Arctic and Antarctic history and exploration. The museum area includes a hunting lodge from Spitsbergen and a gold miner’s cabin. Nanoq is open during the summer and includes temporary exhibitions that change yearly.
Jakobstad has excellent railway connections to the north and south. There are daily flights from Stockholm and Helsinki to Kokkola-Jakobstad airport. If you visit by boat, you should add the sea pilot island of Mässkär to your itinerary. The island has a small port for visitors.
