Umeå, for a more sustainable place

Nature, people and our cultural heritage are the most important resources we have in the Umeå region. That is why we have chosen to work with sustainability as a tool in all development; whether it concerns meetings and events, transport or the hospitality industry.

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Strategic work for a sustainable tourism industry

Visit Umeå works purposefully to create a more sustainable tourism industry. Umeå has joined the EarthCheck Sustainable Destinations Program – a global network of destinations that strive to achieve world-leading sustainability results. By joining Earth Check, we get the best support, latest methodology, and expertise to advance our sustainability mission.We will drive development forward, develop new and long-term work processes and become the best destination we can.

In collaboration with Region Västerbotten Tourism, we offer companies in the Umeå region to work according to a method called Västerbotten Experience. It is an initiative for sustainable tourism in Västerbotten that has been going on since 2015 and is an initiative from Region Västerbotten Tourism.

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Stationstunneln LevLev, the Station tunnel. A great example of where city planning is combined with equality work. 

A conscious journey

Umeå has a very good strategic location in northern Sweden, good train connections, connections to Finland via ferry traffic and Norway via European roads. Here are all the prerequisites for more sustainable travel, to and within Umeå. 

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Meetings


Visit Umeå are here to help you reach your environmental, social and economic sustainability goals with your meeting.

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