The nature, the people and our cultural heritage are the most important assets we have in Umeå region. That is why we have chosen to work with sustainability as a tool in all parts of development, whether it be meetings and events, transports or the hospitality industry as a whole.
Strategic work
Visit Umeå are members in GDS-Movement (GDS = Global Destination Sustainability). It is a global network and measuring tool to inspire and enable development, renewal and improval within the hospitality industry. Alongside with sustainable audits of the destinations' hospitality companies, the purpose is to contribute towards Agenda 2030 and the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Of course, the purpose is also to help our hospitality companies and visitors to do the same.
Read more about Umeås' sustainability work
Read more about sustainable audits
Read more about strategies and numbers
Transport och avaliability
Umeå is strategically located in Northern Sweden, with good train connections, Finland to the East by ferry and Norway to the West by European route. The conditions are perfect for more sustainable travel, to and within Umeå. Included in sustainable transports is also avaliability for all.
Read more about travelling sustainably to Umeå
Read our avaliability guide
Lev, the Station tunnel. A great example of where city planning is combined with equality work.
Meetings and events
Visit Umeå are here to help you reach your environmental, social and economic sustainability goals with your meeting or event.
Read more about sustainable meetings
Read more about sustainable events
Inspiration for visitors
Nature, cycling, hiking and walking. Eco-labelled accommodation, locally produced food and exciting adventures. There are many ways to discover our destination, sustainably. Down below are a couple of examples, many more can be found on our inspiration page.