An Afternoon of Guitars, Art and Gastronomy
Start your afternoon at Guitars – The Museum, where you can explore one of the world’s largest collections of exclusive vintage guitars and take a journey through music history - from the birth of rock to today’s icons. A guided tour at 1:00 or 3:00 p.m. is highly recommended to truly experience the legendary musical treasure of the Åhdén brothers.
Next, head to Bildmuseet, one of Europe’s leading venues for contemporary art - always with free admission. Explore the current exhibitions and browse the inspiring museum shop, filled with art books and design products from both local and international creatives. Before leaving the museum, pick up a coffee from the cozy café and take it with you for a walk along the riverbank. And don’t forget—the iconic artworks Skin 4 and Julia are perfect spots for a selfie to remember your visit.
End the afternoon at the iconic Tornhuset, where Bröd & Vin invites you to a relaxed wine and food bar inspired by Southern Europe. Behind the venture is acclaimed chef Mathias Dahlgren, returning to his hometown, together with Umeå’s own culinary profile Per “Perka” Söderberg. Together, they form a team with high ambitions - to put Umeå on the global gastronomic map. Here, local ingredients meet innovative menus in a setting that blends historic charm with modern elegance.
Bildmuseet.
Cocktails in the City Center
The people of Umeå are crazy about cocktails. Some of the world’s leading bartenders have been trained here, and the cocktail culture is thriving - with everything from local specialties to timeless classics. Start with a pre-dinner drink at lofty heights in the rooftop bar at NÒR Umeå, then make your way to Facit Bar - a spectacular 500-square-meter cocktail bar serving exclusively Swedish ingredients. This means fresh takes on classic cocktails, all enjoyed with views over Rådhustorget, buzzing with locals heading off to their evening adventures. From here, it’s just a 60-second walk to Renmarkstorget, home to the cocktail bar Såya - and once you’re there, you’re even closer to…
Facit Bar
...Dancefloor Bonanza
At nightclub Rex, housing cocktail bar Juliet and the bar Rådhuskällaren, you’ll find a huge dancefloor, magnificent surroundings and dj’s playing on three floors. As if that wasn’t enough, you’re not far from the nightclub Cinco on Renmarkstorget, offering one of the city’s hottest dancefloors. Or why not visit the huge O’Learys nightclub at Vasaplan – freshly upgraded with the best of the best when it comes to sound and light shows.
Umedalen Sculpturepark 
