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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some things are always a hit. Discover our top picks for cafés, family-friendly restaurants and activities.
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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