During the summer, several hidden café gems across the Umeå region open their doors, filling the air with the scent of freshly baked treats and the flavors of the season. Think Swedish summer idyll at its very best—homemade fika, freshly picked strawberries, and refreshing ice cream. Make the most of it, as these delights are only open for the summer! Return to an old favorite or discover a new hidden gem.
Eljest, hanverksbutik och trädgårdskafé
A craft shop and garden café in a beautiful setting on "Ön" in the middle of the Ume River. Enjoy homemade treats or shop crafts and gifts with a "touch of Norrland" or simply relax in the garden. An oasis just a stone's throw from Umeå city center.
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Presteles trädgårdskafé
In Hörnsjö, you'll find Presteles Garden Café. Here, organic pastries and bread are baked with care in the German wood-fired stone oven. Owner Mona grows everything herself, and each bite is like a piece of art.
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A stone's throw from Presteles, you'll find Åbrånets Limousin, a farm with a restaurant, café, and farm shop. Here, you can enjoy café and meals made from local ingredients and locally produced meat from the farm.
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Bild 1 Åbrånets Limousin. Bild 2 Kafé Anno 1762
Enjoy the unique setting of this hidden gem, located in an old school building in the historic Olofsfors ironworks area. Here, you can purchase a light lunch, enjoy delicious homemade pastries, or cool down with ice cream from the outdoor kiosk. Craving a luxurious breakfast? Then we recommend a morning trip here!
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Garden shop and café with a scenic location along the Hörnån river in Hörnefors. A cozy and creative meeting place focusing on gardening, carefully selected interior decor from northern Swedish creators, and delightful treats catering to everyone, including those with any type of allergies.
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Kullar och Klang
Scenic café in Vännforsbäck with a flea market and gallery overlooking the Vindel River. In the summer café, you'll find organic, locally grown, and homemade food and treats. Keep an eye on the summer program for interesting speakers, workshops or musical acts.
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Welcome to this oasis for culture enthusiasts, a Västerbottensgård in Granö, dating back to the 18th century. Here, you are invited to art and craft exhibitions, concerts, and lectures. The café offers everything from traditional pastries to freshly baked waffles and homemade soft cake.
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Sjungaregården i Granö
Grace is a charming ice cream café in Holmsund. Here, you can enjoy homemade gelato in summery flavors, surrounded by a peaceful atmosphere. The café is run by the same owners as the interior design store Ett hus blir ett hem, offering a unique blend of taste experiences and aesthetics. Perfect for a summer treat by the water.
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Smultronstället’s Garden Café is a green oasis by Lake Holmsjön, just outside Umeå. Here, you can enjoy homemade pastries, soup, harvest omelettes, waffles, and refreshing drinks – under a parasol in the garden, in the greenhouse featuring an art exhibition, or from a sun lounger on the wooden deck.
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Café Bygden is a cozy summer café located in the historic Majorsbostället in Hedlundadungen. It serves homemade pastries, sandwiches and ice cream. It’s the perfect spot for a coffee break surrounded by greenery. After your fika, kids can enjoy the large adventure playground with slides, climbing frames and water play. For adults, there’s an outdoor gym, jogging trails and a rose garden to explore.
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