Jakobstad Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the region of Ostrobothnia in Finland
About Jakobstad
The majority of the inhabitants speakSwedishas their native language. The town was founded in 1625 in what is now the neighbouring municipality Pedersöre, but postglacial rebound made that harbour too shallow and the town moved towards the new shoreline. The town grew in the 18th century with privileges for international trade. A replica of a ship of that time,Jacobstads Wapen, was built 1988–1994. In 1900 a tobacco factory was the biggest employer. Nowadays the biggest employer is a cellulose and paper factory. There are several smaller businesses, among them Nautor, making world classSwansailing yachts.
Top Attractions in Jakobstad
Explore the best things to see and do in Jakobstad:
- ★Fäboda beach
- ★Jacobstads Wapen
- ★Jakobstad Church
- ★Jakobstad's town hall and the Town hall square
- ★Nanoq
- ★Pedersöre Church
- ★Skata
- ★Skolparken
Where to Eat in Jakobstad
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Korv-Göran
Where to Stay in Jakobstad
- 🏨Stadshotellet
Jakobstad Travel Guide Sections
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