Much of Umeå is within walking distance. Indeed, walking is a great way of experiencing the city. Cycling is also popular. Discovering Umeå as you look out of a bus window is both comfortable and fun.
Travel information
There are different ways to get around in Umeå regardless of means of transport.
Bicycles
Travelling by bicycle is environment-friendly, healthy and a great way of experiencing your surroundings. Umeå has many cycle paths and you can hire a bicycle. Use the Bicycle map to help you find your way around.
Buses
Umeå lokaltrafik – Timetables, maps and prices for local public transport services in the Umeå region.You can take a local bus to places such as Västerbottens museum, Skulpturparken, Nydala outdoor recreation area and other places
Länstrafiken – Länstrafiken is the public transport authority for local and regional transport services in Västerbotten county.
Flygbuss (airport bus) – Umeå's airport bus service, line 80. Possibly the fastest and cheapest airport bus in Sweden. With our airport bus, you can easily and quickly travel between Umeå Airport and Umeå city center (Vasaplan).
Ferries
Holmön (all year round):
To get to the island of Holmön, take the ferry from Norrfjärden, north of Umeå. The trip takes around 45 minutes and is free, ferry to Holmön. Discover Holmön’s magnificent countryside at your own pace on a bicycle. If you would like an extra special experience, book the boat to Stora Fjäderägg.
Norrbyskär (end of April - end of September):
Norrbyskär is an island a few kilometres off the coast south of Umeå. You have to take the ferry from Norrbyn. Ferry to Norrbyskär. Europe’s largest sawmill was once here. Today, Norrbyskär is part of an idyllic archipelago and offers dizzying adventures, peaceful island countryside, fascinating cultural heritage and children’s activities.
