Your summer guide to Umeå

Summer in Umeå

A summer to truly look forward to awaits in Umeå. Fill your days with vibrant events, tranquil moments by the sea, and long, leisurely meals in the golden evening light. The city pulses with life, while the coast and surrounding region invite you to discover scenic excursions, rural charm, and unforgettable adventures—just around the corner. In this guide, we’ve curated our top recommendations to help you experience everything that makes summer in Umeå so special. Find your next hidden gem.

7 reasons to visit Umeå this summer

Three event highlights

Mark your calendar—these are dates you won’t want to miss in Umeå this summer!

Sommarparken i Döbelns park

Sommarparken

25 June - 2 August

This summer’s hotspot in Döbelns Park. Gather everyone you know and experience Umeå’s new summer park. Enjoy concerts, try group workouts, browse flea markets and much more. See the full program here!

Rock the night

Rock the Night Festival

1 August

Umeå is getting a new rock festival—Rock The Night Festival, Sweden’s largest tribute festival. Some of Sweden’s top tribute bands will take the stage, with the festival set along the Ume River in Öbacka Park. Learn more about the festival.

Håkan Hellström

14 August

Expect euphoria, sing-alongs, nostalgia, hope, and complete presence—right in the heart of a summer night. Special guest: Markus Krunegård. Get your tickets here!

A day by the sea

Sunny days are best spent by the coast—with refreshing swims, smooth rocks to relax on, and a picnic in the sun. Along the Umeå region’s coastline, several archipelago gems are waiting to be discovered, from the historic settings of Ratan and Norrbyskär to Holmön, Sweden’s sunniest island. Here are our top tips for coastal favorites.

Beach day

Our best tips!

Discover Holmön

Discover the coast

Find your next trip!

The taste of summer

Long, bright summer evenings invite you to linger on outdoor terraces—and bring out something truly special in the flavor of freshly harvested ingredients. Throughout the season, charming little cafés open their doors across the Umeå region, where the fika alone is worth the journey. Explore and savor the flavors that define summer.

Open-air dining in Umeå

Find your favorite

Summer Cafés

Taste Experiences

Aktiviteter för hela familjen

Utforska möjligheterna

Close-to-nature experiences

In Umeå, nature is always within reach. Wander through enchanting forests or take in the views by the wild rivers. Prefer cycling? You’ll find everything from adrenaline-filled mountain bike trails to family-friendly paths and playful bike parks.