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Things to see in Umeå (Sweden): 27 places and when to go
Umeå is a town in Sweden with around 78,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Wildlife (6), Museums and art (4). The best known are Bildmuseet, Gamla bron and Guitars – the Museum. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 20 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 63.83, 20.24
- Population
- About 78,000
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Wildlife (6) · Museums and art (4) · Architecture (4) · With kids (4) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Also possible
- March to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 481 km as the crow flies
What to see in Umeå
The places in and around Umeå, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- BildmuseetContemporary art museum in Sweden2.1 km
- Gamla bronBridge in Umeå, Sweden724 m
- Guitars – the MuseumGuitars Museum in Umeå, Sweden1.3 km
- Västerbottens MuseumCounty museum in Umeå, Sweden2.4 km
- Umeå City ChurchChurch of Sweden church building in central Umeå, Sweden1.5 km
- Kyrkbron, UmeåBridge in Umeå, Sweden1.7 km
- Backen ChurchChurch of Sweden church building in Umeå, Sweden3.4 km
- Bergudden lighthouseLighthouse in Umeå Municipality, south Bothnian coast, Sweden30 km
- Bettnessands havsbadPublic beach Umeå, Sweden20 km
- HamrinsbergetMountain in Sweden2.9 km
- Norrmjöle havsbadPublic beach Umeå, Sweden20 km
- Umeälvens deltaNature reserve in Västerbotten, Sweden11 km
- VallbergetSummit21 km
- DegersjönNature reserve in Västerbotten, Sweden11 km
- Fjärdgrund fyrLighthouse in Umeå Municipality, south Bothnian coast, Sweden19 km
- Tavasten - SkeppsviksskärgårdenNature reserve in Västerbotten, Sweden18 km
- SladanNature reserve in Västerbotten, Sweden24 km
- StrömNature reserve in Västerbotten, Sweden14 km
- Strömbäck-KontNature reserve in Västerbotten, Sweden18 km
- Umeå EnergicentrumWorking life museum in Umeå Municipality, Sweden6.0 km
- UmevatorietBuilding in Umeå Municipality, Sweden1.3 km
- Beer StudioBrewery3.3 km
- DomteaternPlanetarium2.1 km
- Gåsflötans fiskebastuHiking30 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Navet, Umelagun
- Hiking: Tavelsjöleden
When to go to Umeå
The best time to visit Umeå is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time5:01
- FebBest time8:10
- MarPossible11:14
- AprPossible14:38
- MayBest time17:50
- JunBest time20:10
- JulBest time19:07
- AugBest time15:59
- SepBest time12:36
- OctPossible9:19
- NovBetter not6:01
- DecBest time3:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 49. In June, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Umeå
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 481 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Örnsköldsvik17 places95 km
- Skellefteå13 places110 km
- Ulvöhamn14 places120 km
- Pite havsbad5 places168 km
- Härnösand20 places176 km
- Sundsvall16 places217 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Umeå?
The best known: Bildmuseet, Gamla bron, Guitars – the Museum, Västerbottens Museum, Umeå City Church. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Umeå?
December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 20 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 49.
How do you get to Umeå?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 481 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Umeå as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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