Most popular in Umeå
Of all the activities on offer in the Umeå region, some are just that little bit more attractive to our visitors. There's something for everyone here, no matter what you enjoy – culture, playing games, looking at animals.
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Bildmuseet
Bildmuseet in Umea is a visual meeting place for the curious. The museum exhibits both national and international contemporary art not seen anywhere else in Sweden.
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Glödheta glass works
Glödheta ("red-hot") glass studio is housed in the "Culture Dairy" (Kulturmejeriet). Here, you can often see glassblowers at work.
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Holmsunds Tropikhouse
See exotic animals from all over the world! At Holmsunds Tropikhus you can have a whale of time! Touch a real snake, study a hissing cockroach from Madagascar, or be enchanted by magnificent monkeys.
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Norrbyskär - a presentation
Towards the end of the 19th century, one of Europe´s largest sawmills grew on this beautiful island in its picturesque achipelago setting.
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Olofsfors Ironworks
Olofsfors Ironworks is one of Sweden's best preserved ironworks, founded in 1762. Nordmaling´s most popular tourist attraction with 25,000 visitors a year.
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The Elk house
Tame elks are a fascinating exprience for all, young and old alike. Nothing beats getting right up close to an elk. These gigantic beasts are both inspiring and surreal.
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The Islands Holmön
Holmöarna is a group of islands of varying sizes. Large land and water areas are nature reserves and bird life is very rich. On Stora Fjäderägg there is even an ornithological station.
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Umedalen Sculpture Park
One of Europe's most prestigious sculpture parks is located in Umeå, in the Umedalen district.
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Umeå Energy Centre
Umeå Energy Centre / Klabböle Power Station Museum. The first power station on the Ume river, from 1899.
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Västerbottens museum
Everyone who wants to learn more about life in Västerbotten and its history should visit Västerbottens museum.
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