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Activities with children in Umeå

 Start your day with a visit to Curiosum, Umeå’s science center, and then take the opportunity to drop by its “neighbor,” Bildmuseet, for a creative session in the museum’s art workshop. The afternoon might be perfect for an outdoor activity, at Zip Adventure Park, exciting treetop challenges await. If you enjoy cycling or hiking, there are plenty of trails and paths throughout the Umeå region. Here are our top tips for the family.

Curiosum

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Family-friendly events spring 2026


This spring in Umeå brings major sporting events such as Rally Sweden 2026 and the Swedish Winter Sports Championships (SM-veckan vinter 2026). There are also several family-friendly performances and musicals worth marking in your calendar. 

 

Tobbe Trollkarl

Tobbe Trollkarl

26 April

Tobbe the Magician celebrates his 30-year career with an energetic show packed with magical tricks and playfulness for the whole family. In Swedish. Read more about the anniversary show.

Föreställningen sju drömmar

7 drömmar

9 May

A performance with Jacke Sjödin, Johan Ståhl and Sanna Hodell, offering an entertaining and enchanting show of word magic and illusion in the world of dreams. In Swedish. Read more about the performance.

Klas klättermus

Klas Klättermus

12 april

Klas Klättermus and his good friend Mårten Skogsmus invite you on an adventure in the form of a children’s musical filled with music, song, and dance. Suitable for children aged 3 and up. In Swedish. Read more about the show.

Family-friendly events spring 2026


This spring in Umeå brings major sporting events such as Rally Sweden 2026 and the Swedish Winter Sports Championships (SM-veckan vinter 2026). There are also several family-friendly performances and musicals worth marking in your calendar. 

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Planera sommaren i Umeå

Låt oss guida dig i sommar! Vi har samlat tips på utflykter, sommaröppna kaféer, museum och andra pärlor att upptäcka i vår region. Upptäck vår vackra kust, utforska spännande vandringsleder eller spendera en dag på stranden. 

 

Close-to-nature experiences

In Umeå, nature is always close at hand. Hike through enchanting forests or take in the views from a mountain top. Prefer cycling? You’ll find everything from fast-paced mountain bike trails to family-friendly paths and playful bike parks.

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