Are dogs welcome? The answer is yes! Here, we list Umeå's most dog-friendly places that guarantee a warm welcome for both two-legged and four-legged visitors
Dog-friendly Restaurants
Basta
Book a table at one of the town’s newer restaurants, described as a romantic trattoria where your dog is welcomed with open arms and cuddles. Please inform them that your dog is part of your party so they can adjust your visit for the best experience. Here, owners can enjoy Italian antipasti, pizza, pasta, and perhaps something sweet for dessert.
Bodegan
Visit Bodegan and experience one of the city’s best wine restaurants with a lively atmosphere and a relaxed vibe. Dogs are warmly welcomed and get their own water bowl. Here, you can enjoy fantastic food and wine together with your loyal companion. During the summer months, they open up their cozy outdoor seating area in the courtyard.
Guilty & Pleasure
Here, we’re talking about great food without rules. In addition to good drinks and snacks in a vibrant environment, all guests with dogs are welcome both indoors and on the patio. Choose between booth seating with a sofa or table seating with chairs. Of course, you get a water bowl next to the table. No reservation is required; the entire restaurant takes walk-ins (arrive early).
Orangeriet
Looking for a spacious restaurant that combines games and activities with good food and a great atmosphere? Check out Orangeriet! Your four-legged friend is welcome both in the large restaurant and on the patio. Inform the staff when booking, and they will tailor your visit for the best experience.
Dog-Friendly Accommodations
ProfilHotels Aveny
At Hotel Aveny, dogs are allowed to stay for free. A goodie bag for the dog is included, as well as a dog station at the entrance for dirty paws, water, and dog biscuits. Ten kronor of the booking cost is donated to the Ligua Foundation.
📍 Umeå | More information
Granö Beckasin
Owners and their dogs are welcome at Granö in selected hotel cabins and bird nests. It is important to book in advance and inform them that you have pets. Your dog will love the surrounding trails and water edges! If you love dogs, a visit to the Husky House in the village is recommended, where you are welcome to visit the kennel all summer. Learn about the sled dogs' lives and cuddle with the dogs and puppies. Woof!
📍 Granö (74 km from Umeå city center) | More information
Comfort hotell Winn
Pets are welcome here, but please inform them when booking to ensure that everyone in the party has a pleasant stay. Dogs are allowed in the lobby and in the Guilty Pleasure Café restaurant on the ground floor. There is a pet fee, which increases with the number of dogs. If you have a guide dog and show the corresponding ID, no fee is charged.
📍 Umeå | More information
Kvarken fisk
Welcome to the sea and Rovögerns fishing harbor. Here you will find the authentic KvarkenFisk fish restaurant and tastefully decorated boathouses with showers and toilets available for booking. Your four-legged friend is always welcome in both the boathouse and the restaurant. Psst! There is even a dog menu in the restaurant, don't miss it!
📍 Täfteå (27.4 km from Umeå city center) | More information
Firstcamp Nydala
Welcomes guests with dogs to stay in cabins. There is a pet fee, and the same price applies if you have two dogs. All cabins are dog-friendly, and there is a dog shower on site. Restrictions: Dogs are not allowed in the service houses.
📍 Umeå (7 km from Umeå city center) | More information
Elite Hotel Mimer
Welcomes guests with dogs at the hotel. Up to two dogs are included in the pet fee. Room service includes a food bowl and dog treats, and you can book any room type. Restrictions: Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant, but you can have breakfast with your dog in the cozy lobby.
📍 Umeå | More information
Hotel Botnia
A pet fee is charged, with the same price applying for two dogs. You can book Standard rooms, and dog beds, water, and food bowls are available to borrow. Restrictions: Dogs are not allowed in the breakfast room, but it is allowed on the large terrace during the summer.
📍 Umeå (4 km from Umeå city center) | More information
Dog Walks
Strandpromenaden
Follow the Ume River east or west and enjoy the views and nature. The western part is especially popular for walks early in the spring when the warmth from the spring sun clings to the slopes down to the river. If you and your canine companion are in the mood for a long walk or hike, you can take the Tavesjö Trail to Hamptjärnsberget, Sundlingska Gården, and Tavelsjö Wärdshus. If you choose to walk east, you will reach the Artistic Campus with the Umeå Institute of Design, Bildmuseet, and Curiosum.
Döbelns park
Döbelns Park is Umeå’s oldest park. The park is centrally located between the County Residence and the City Church, and it’s a perfect loop for walking your dog. Enjoy summer flower beds and perennial borders and look at the monument of General von Döbeln, the bust of composer Wilhelm Peterson-Berger, and the Memorial Stone for Peacekeepers. There is also a grove of Lombardy poplars planted in 1865 that survived the city fire.