For those of us who live here, it came as no surprise when Umeå was elected the entire European Capital of Culture in 2014. Here is a simmering cultural life with art, theater, dance and a music scene that includes everything from hardcore and hip hop to folk music and opera.
In Umeå you can find many interesting and varied buildings. Read the guide that Visit Umeå developed together with Umeå's former city architect.
Umeå is full of lots of exciting museums for all tastes. Check out our guide to Umeå's most popular museums and current exhibitions.
Umeå's heart beats hard for design and here many different worlds meet in that area.
Coolcation in the Umeå region offers visitors the opportunity to experience a cooler climate. More and more people are looking for a break from the high summer temperatures and the average summer temperature up here is 21 degrees Celsius. A plus besides the cooler climate is also the longer summer days due to its high latitude than in more southern cities. Focusing on scenic experiences with hiking trails, unique cultural features and a whole range of activities such as canoeing and cycling. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, sightseeing or simply want to enjoy nature, you'll find it in this beautiful part of Västerbotten.
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