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March 2-8 2026

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Winter Holiday in Umeå

Winter break means plenty of time for outdoor and indoor activities! Whether you're heading out on a snowy adventure or staying in for some crafts and cozy moments, there's something for everyone. Here we've gathered our best tips for kids of all ages.

4 highlights during the Winter Holiday

Huskies Granö Beckasin

1. Try sledding with Huskies

3 & 6 March | Granö Beckasin

Bring the whole family along on a large dog sled pulled by 12 energetic huskies. The ride takes you through forests and open winter landscapes. After the tour, you can cuddle with the huskies, enjoy a quiz walk, and warm up by the campfire. Suitable from age 4. Read more about the activity.

 

Kappa Bar

2. Gaming at Kappa Bar

3-5 March | Kappa Bar & Restaurang

At Kappa Bar, you can challenge each other with board games, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. The menu features playful street food that’s perfect for both kids and adults. Free gaming Tuesday to Thursday for families with children. Find out more.

 

Marianne och Jag

3. Marianne och Jag 

6 March | Vävenscenen

Between dizzying acrobatics and unexpected transformations emerges “Marianne och Jag” – a performance that entertains both children and adults, blending imagination, precision and playful illusion. Suitable from age 4. Read more about the show.

 

Sjaddo - Liv Aira

4. Sjaddo - Liv Aira 

7 March | Norrlandsoperan

Sjaddo means “seed” in Lule Sámi and is about growth and development. The performance aims to spark curiosity about Sámi culture and strengthen the identity of minorities. Suitable from age 6. Read more about Sjaddo.

 

What’s Happening at the Museums?

Umeå’s museums offer plenty of fun activities during the winter break! Here you’ll find tips on current events so you don’t miss a thing.
 

Winter break at Curiosum

Experiment in the chemistry lab, program fun rally robots, or dive into a film adventure in the Wisdome Umeå dome theatre. See all activities.
 

The Art Workshop at Bildmuseet

During the winter break, visitors of all ages are welcome to the art workshop for creative activities. Read more about the art workshop.
 

Take a visit to Västerbottens Museum

Every day in Egilhallen offers exciting and creative activities for both young and old seafarers. See all activities. 

Winter fun Hamptjärnsberget

Here you’ll find ski trails, outdoor fireplace and possibly Umeå’s best sledding hill. Enjoy waffles and fika at the café, open Thursday to Sunday.

Hamptjärnsberget

Restaurants for families

Combine dining with fun activities! At O´Learys they offer bowling and at Orangeriet you can play boules and shuffleboard and Pinchos is like stepping into a cirkus. 

Stay in jail!

Experience a real prison. Spend the night in a cell, visit the museum and take part in the prison's history!

Boende. Gamla fängelset.