Events
Umeå Live 2018
Umeå Live is back with four different days filled with famous artists, dance, theatre, sports, ice cream, food, drinks and much more. Whether you are young or old, there is something for you. Free for everyone.
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Thu
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9
Jun -
Aug
Guided flower tour
Every summer Umeå offers free guided tours where they tell you about the inspiration and this years theme to the flower compositions located around Umeå.
Mon -
Fri
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24
Jul -
Aug
Free city tours
Umeå was founded in 1622 by King Gustav II Adolf. It was a major tragedy that led to Umeå often being called the “City of Birches”.
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Sat
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8
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Sep
Welcome to Umeå – a city that is always at its best!
A small city with a big heart!
Umeå is a relatively small town, but with a big variety of activites, beautiful, tranquil nature, as well as free museums and a good range of restaurants it is a good summer destination.
Cultural for open minds
Throughout the year the visitors can take part of world unique art exhibitions, opera, theater just to mention a few of all events. Picture: Bildmuseet.
Enjoy good food
Ten restaurants are recommended by Sweden’s premier publication for restaurant recommendations.
City of culture Umeå
Umeå is a comparatively small city. However, it has a large city’s cultural offerings.
Guitars - The Museum
World-unique collection of electric guitars, electric basses and other rock ’n’ roll stuff from the 1950s onwards.
Offers
Book tickets for events
Umeå offers a wide programme of events. Make sure you do not miss your favourites!
Accommodation in Umeå
Hotels, youth hostels... Umeå has a full range of comfortable and value for money places to stay.
The region’s opera company, NorrlandsOperan, is in Umeå!
Family opera, Umeå Jazz festival, concerts and much more.
About Umeåregionen
Explore the Umeå region and other inspiring destinations in the north! Information about the Umeå region is given on this website. When you explore other destinations outside the Umeå region, you are taken to the website of the destination in question.
