Here, you’ll find everything that makes Christmas magical – and things you absolutely can’t miss! We’ve gathered a selection of all the amazing events, both big and small. Get inspiration for activities to do together as a family or discover the best tips for when relatives and friends come to visit.
It’s going to be a Christmas full of wonderful experiences!
December 1-2 - Right in the heart of the city, Santa has set up a large, magical mailbox where all children can send their wish lists to him. The mailbox is located at Äppellunden in Rådhustorget and it will be emptied at 16:00 on December 21st.
December 1 - Take a break from Christmas shopping and watch the beautiful Christmas tree light up at Rådhustorget. Here, you can sit on seats with soft reindeer skins by warming fires and enjoy a
festive Christmas movie.
Rädda barnen - children's movie, in Swedish at 13:00 to 13:45
The Christmas tree is lit at about 14:45
Sällskapsresan II, Snowroller , movie in Swedish at 15:00 to 16:30
December 21 - Take a break from Christmas shopping and watch a movie. Here, you can sit on seats with soft reindeer skins by warming fires and enjoy a cartoon. Saturday at 12:00 to 15:00.
December 1-23 – Meet Santa! You can hand him your wish list and even have your photo taken with him.
Saturdays at 11:00 to 16:00, Sundays at 12:00 to 15:00.
Christmas market featuring local delicacies, crafts, and exciting new inventions.
December 5 - Get into the holiday spirit, enjoy the festive window displays, and take advantage of special Christmas offers. A selection of stores will stay open late, 17:00 to 20:00. More information.
December 6-15 - Find ten hidden Christmas gifts in the city center. If you find all the gifts, you have a chance to win a Umeå City gift card worth 2000 kronor. The winner will be notified via email.
More information coming soon.
December 7 - A traditional Sami tent (kåta) will be set up at Rådhustorget, with warming fire baskets.
Saturday at 12:00 to 15:00.
December 13 - Enjoy a magical Lucia procession as it moves through the city center. The procession starts at 16:00 at Stadskyrkan and makes its way through Kvarteret Utopia, Åhléns, MVG, and Sagagallerian, where they will perform beautiful Christmas songs.
December 13-15 - Come and experience a creative pop-up store Utopia. Find sustainable, locally produced Christmas gifts and take part in workshops on clothing care, crafts, and photography.
December 14 - Santa will be playing music and dancing with all disco-loving children. Put on your Santa hat and let's fill Rådhustorget with little dancing elves. The Santa Disco starts at 13:00.
December 14 - The city center will be bustling with both little and big Santas. The race is a "Fun Run" where participants can walk, jog, or run without any stress – all dressed as Santas! The course is about 1 km for the little ones and 4 km for adults, with everyone starting at the same time. Warm-up begins at 14:15 and the race starts at 14:30. Information and registration.
