Umea
Top Places to Visit
Nydalasjön
Nydalasjön is a beautiful lake with public paths and barbeque spots all around it. Popular for bathing in the summer. The Nydala camping site [25] is situated ... more
Vänortsparken
Vänortsparken is a small park in central Umeå, next to Umeå Stadskyrka [26]. The park contains art related to each of Umeå's sister cities around the world.
Umeå Rådhus
Umeå Rådhus. Lies in the middle of Umeå. Behind it (on the north side) lies Rådhustorget (City Hall Square), the heart of Umeå's central shopping district. ... more
Umeå Universitet
Umeå Universitet, ☎ 090-7865000, [23]. Founded in 1965 and is Sweden's fifth oldest university. Foreign students are welcome to apply here [24].
Umedalen Skulptur
Umedalen
, Umea
Umedalen Skulptur, Umedalen, [22]. Open park (24 h). Public park financed by Balticgruppen displaying sculptures. Both permanent and annual exhibitions. Free.
Top Places to Eat
Max
Kungsgatan 63, Rådhustorget
, Umea
Phone: ☎ 090-120070
Phone: ☎ 090-120070
MAX, Kungsgatan 63, Rådhustorget, ☎ 090-120070, [44]. Popular Swedish hamburger chain. ca. 50-70 SEK. (N 63º 49' 32.53,E 20º 15' 52.20)
Mias Grill
Järnvägstorget
, Umea
Phone: ☎ 090-133050
Phone: ☎ 090-133050
Mias Grill, Järnvägstorget, ☎ 090-133050. Hamburgers with generous portions of french fries. ca. 50-70 SEK.
Invito
Renmarkstorget 6
, Umea
Phone: ☎ 090-14 53 60
Phone: ☎ 090-14 53 60
Invito, Renmarkstorget 6, ☎ 090-14 53 60, [51]. Upscale Italian restaurant. 165 SEK and up for main course.
Frasses
Rådhustorget 1
, Umea
Phone: ☎ 090-121285
Phone: ☎ 090-121285
Frasses, Rådhustorget 1, ☎ 090-121285, [43]. Hamburger chain, try the garlic dip that only the Umeå franchises have. ca. 50-70 SEK.
Rådhusgrillen
Rådhustorget
, Umea
Rådhusgrillen, Rådhustorget. "Rull"-kebab and -pizza, a local specialty. ca. 35 SEK.
Restaurang Viktor
Vasagatan 11
, Umea
Phone: ☎ 090-711115
Phone: ☎ 090-711115
Restaurang Viktor, Vasagatan 11, ☎ 090-711115, [49]. Tue-Sat 18:00-23:00. Award winning restaurant. This is the best deal if you feel like you want to treat ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Teatercaféet
Vasaplan
, Umea
Phone: ☎ 090-156321
Phone: ☎ 090-156321
Teatercaféet (TC), Vasaplan, ☎ 090-156321, [63]. This two story bar and restaurant is located close by the public library in central Umeå. It has a large ... more
Krogen Krogen
Ålidhems Centrum
, Umea
Phone: ☎ 090-713300
Phone: ☎ 090-713300
Krogen Krogen, Ålidhems Centrum, ☎ 090-713300, [53]. Recently refurbished, this classic night club in the heart of the student district of Ålidhem has regained ... more
Scharinska Villan
Storgatan 65
, Umea
Phone: ☎ 070-3414365
Phone: ☎ 070-3414365
Scharinska Villan, Storgatan 65, ☎ 070-3414365, [61]. The best club in town when it comes to music events. Extremely popular among alternative music crowd. ... more
Pipes Of Scotland
Norrlandsgatan 17
, Umea
Phone: ☎ 090-134100
Phone: ☎ 090-134100
Pipes of Scotland, Norrlandsgatan 17, ☎ 090-134100, [62]. A laid back scottish style pub with a wide sortiment of draught and bottled stouts, porters and ales. ... more
Top Activity Places
Norrlandsoperan
NorrlandsOperan
, Umea
Phone: ☎ 090-154300
Phone: ☎ 090-154300
Norrlandsoperan, NorrlandsOperan, ☎ 090-154300, [29]. The city has an opera house, and a famous opera company. Besides opera, the building hosts a large number ...
Västerbottens Museum Ab
Gammlia
, Umea
Lovely place to see old Swedish farm culture and if you are lucky some authentic animals too. Free admittance. Several buildings and the guides all have classic... more
Umeå International Film Festival
Umeå International Film Festival, [27]. Annual film festival, usually held in mid-September.
Umeå Jazz Festival
Umeå Jazz Festival, [28]. Annual jazz festival, usually held in October.
House Of Metal
Vasaplan
, Umea
Phone: ☎ 090-156200
Phone: ☎ 090-156200
House of Metal, Vasaplan, ☎ 090-156200, [35]. House of Metal is a two day indoor festival concentrating on rock and metal in different forms. It has three main ... more
