Jakobstad Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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.

Comfort Guesthouse
Comfort Guesthouse
3 out of 5
Kanavapuistikko 13, Jakobstad
The price is ₹7,761 per night from 25 May to 26 May
₹7,761
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Jakobstad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Jakobstad Museum and Skata are ...
8/10 Very Good! (149 reviews)
"No aircondition"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2022

Comfort Guesthouse
Pietarsaaren Kaupunginhotelli
Pietarsaaren Kaupunginhotelli
3.5 out of 5
Kanavapuistikko 13, Jakobstad
The price is ₹11,414 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
₹11,414
per night
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
8.2/10 Very Good! (169 reviews)
"Close to everything we wanted to see in Jakobstad. Wonderful dinner at the restaurant. Comfortable temperature in the rooms. We would stay again!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2023

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Hotel Epoque
Hotel Epoque
3.5 out of 5
10 Jakobsgatan, Jakobstad
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The price is ₹12,637 per night from 17 May to 18 May
₹12,637
per night
17 May - 18 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge).
8.8/10 Excellent! (93 reviews)
"Nice hotel, excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2023

Hotel Epoque
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FirstHome GuestHouse
FirstHome GuestHouse
3 out of 5
Pietarinpuistikko 28, Jakobstad
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace.
9/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
Nice place
"Nice older house. No problems."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2020

FirstHome GuestHouse
Spacious Apartment Close to the sea With 2 Patios
Spacious Apartment Close to the sea With 2 Patios
3 out of 5
Jakobstad, Ostrobothnia
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers.
Spacious Apartment Close to the sea With 2 Patios
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