Autumn holiday in Umeå
We've got a whole bunch of exciting, fun, and creative activities lined up for everyone on fall break! Whether you're looking to head out for an adventure in the crisp autumn air or cozy up indoors with some crafting, there's something for everyone. So do something fun – fall break has never been more exciting!
1. Northern Lights Evening for the Whole Family
Experience a magical evening at Hamptjärnsberget with cozy bonfires and viewpoints perfect for spotting the northern lights. The café will be open, offering a warming fireplace, freshly baked waffles, pastries, and a special hot northern lights drink. You can also buy dough and bake your own bread on a stick over the fire.
For the children, there will be crafts, a fun quiz trail, and a planet hunt – bring a flashlight or borrow one on site.
October 30 at Hamptjärnsberget
2. Game Bonanza and Face Painting
Kappa Bar invites you to a day filled with fun and creativity for the whole family. Challenge each other with board games, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, or simply relax and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere. The menu offers playful street food that appeals to both kids and adults.
As an extra splash of color, free face painting for children will be available between 5 PM and 7 PM.
October 29 at Kappa Bar & Restaurang.
3. Culture Boost in a World of Fables
Take a break from the autumn chill and step into Sara Granér’s colorful world at Bildmuseet. In the exhibition Rail Us from Evil, you’ll meet her characteristic fable creatures that have left the paper and gathered around an absurdist model railway. Food, coffee, and drinks are available at the museum restaurant Bygden.
💡Extra autumn break tip: For those who want to get creative, Bildmuseet’s Art Workshop will be open.
October 29–November 2, 12–5 PM at Bildmuseet
4. Morning splash & dream sauna
Start the autumn break day with an adventure at Bölesholmarna with Umeå Kallbad! Here, cozy sauna warmth and a refreshing dip in the lagoon await the whole family. Children can also grab paper and pens to draw their very own dream sauna. By the crackling fire, coffee and warm lingonberry drink will be available for purchase. Bring your own treats, swimwear, warm clothes, a towel, flip-flops, and something to sit on – and you’re all set for a wonderfully cozy morning in nature.
October 31, drop in between 10 AM and 12 PM at Bölesholmarna, Umeälven.
5. Digital Halloween Hunt in Umeå City Center
Join Musse and Helium on an exciting mission in Umeå City Centre and compete for an exclusive Musse & Helium kit! With your mobile phone as a guide, you’ll step right into their magical world, where together with the brave sibling mice you’ll search for clues leading to five hidden treasures. Bring the whole family and set off on a true Halloween adventure.
The treasure hunt runs from October 25 to November 2 during opening hours at the MVG, Utopia och Väven. shopping centres.
6. Äventyr bland stjärnor och planeter
Upptäck universums hemligheter med spännande upplevelser för hela familjen. Utforska rymdens mysterier och hur de påverkar livet här på jorden – från ljus och mörker till fenomen som rymdväder och magnetfält. Prova roliga experiment, gå på skattjakt, lär dig mer om fladdermöss och följ med på omslutande rymdresor och filmäventyr i Wisdome Umeå.
På Curiosum den 25 oktober och 2 november kl 10-17.
7. Spelbonanza för hela familjen
Kappa Bar bjuder in till en dag fylld av lek och kreativitet för hela familjen. Här kan ni utmana varandra i sällskapsspel, Playstation och Nintendo Switch, eller bara luta er tillbaka och njuta av avslappnad stämning. På menyn väntar lekfull streetfood som passar både stora och små.
Som en extra färgklick erbjuds gratis ansiktsmålning för barn mellan kl. 17 och 19
29 oktober på Kappa Bar & Restaurang.
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