Umeå, Sweden
Umeå: airports, things to do and where to stay
Umeå is the largest city in northern Sweden, on the Ume River, a university city with a lively cultural scene, European Capital of Culture in 2014 and known as the city of birches.
Umeå airports
From the airport to central Umeå
Umeå airport is about 4 km from central Umeå.
Local bus
Local buses link the airport with the town centre. Check the timetable, as departures may be limited.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals. In smaller towns it is best to book in advance.
Umeå
Things to do in Umeå
Bildmuseet
The contemporary art museum of Umeå University, in a wooden building on the river bank.
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Gammlia
An open-air museum with old buildings, where traditional events such as midsummer are celebrated.
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Umeå stads kyrka
A red-brick neo-Gothic church with a tall spire, built after the great fire of 1888 that destroyed much of the city.
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Which airport serves Umeå?
Umeå is served by Umeå (UME).
How far is the airport from central Umeå?
Umeå airport is about 4 km from central Umeå.
How do I get from the airport to central Umeå?
From Umeå airport you can take Local bus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Umeå?
Highlights of Umeå include Väven, Bildmuseet, Gammlia, and Umeå stads kyrka.
Photo credits
- Väven: MikaelLindmark, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bildmuseet: Rikard Fröberg, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gammlia: Fredriklarssonphotography, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Umeå stads kyrka: Jssfrk, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons