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Christmas in Umeå

Umeå is a wonderful christmas city with many cozy christmas markets, fantastic christmas food and memorable christmas activities for the whole family. This is your guide to some of the activities you can enjoy in December.
 

 

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Christmas markets

What would December be without a visit to any of the Christmas markets around Umeå? Here you will find information and inspiration about some of our favorites.

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Christmas food in Umeå

Find your Christmas spirit and clear your mind for a while with good food and drink in wonderful settings. On our page about Christmas food we have listed different types of Christmas smorgasbords – all corona-adapted, however served in different ways.

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Activities in Umeå city center

Christmas in the center of Umeå offers a number of different events, everything from Santa run, Christmas concerts and Santa's own mailbox.

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Christmas FIKA

Nothing instills the Christmas coziness like a really good Christmas FIKA, with everything from gingerbread cookies to saffron buns. Glide into one of Umeå's cafes and snuggle up properly with something tasty.

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Activities outside

Need tips on fun things to do outdoors? To activate the family, enjoy the fresh air and clear your mind? Below we have collected some tips in the destination during the autumn and winter.

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Christmas at Avion Shopping

Presents, crafts, decorations and fun – Avion has it all for a maxed-out Christmas. Extra long Christmas opening hours. Avion Shopping Gift Card - The perfect Christmas gift that suits everyone and is valid in Avion's stores, restaurants and cafés + IKEA. Can be bought online and on site in the center.

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The perfect Christmas gift!

Gift card Umeå center can be used at various shops, restaurants, cafés, and hotels in Umeå. The card is the perfect gift, giving the recipient plenty of options.