Events
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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Midsummer celebrations at Umeå energy center in Klabböle
Every year, Umeå Energy Centre in Umeå invites people to celebrate midsummer.
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Midsummer at Västerbottens museum
Bring your whole family to this family celebration. We rise the midsummer pole, singing and dancing.
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22
Jun
International Tango Festival
You can take the opportunity to watch world-class tango around Umeå city.
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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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Wheels Nat´s North
This is the biggest car event in the northern parts of Sweden! Wheels Nationals is a much appriciated get-together for all Norrland's car enthusiats. Visitors take part in voting for the show's most beautiful car and popular local brands provide Entertainment throughout the day. The eveneing concludes with the traditional motorcade in Umeå city center.
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Dance Band Week at Gräsmyr Loge
Dances are held at Gräsmyr Loge since the 1950's. Nowadays, each evening of Dance Band Week sees several hundred people dancing to the music of popular bands and enjoying the light summer nights.
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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.
