| Umeå | ||
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| State | Sweden | |
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| Region | Norrland | |
| Territory | Västerbotten | |
| Altitude | 12 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 34.15 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 79.594 (2010 estimate) | |
| Prefix tel | 46 90 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 900 01 - 908 50 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Umeå is a city of Sweden.
To know
Being the capital of the Västerbotten, a province in the North of Sweden, as is customary in this nation, Umeå is also the reference point for the education, economy and culture of the entire region. The position on the E4, the great communication route in the north of Sweden and the Botniabanan railway line, allow you to reach the city in "relatively" short time if you leave from Stockholm. Umeå has the largest hospital in northern Sweden, as well as the largest university, with partners and collaborations with universities around the world and courses in several languages. The presence of an international and multicultural university has ensured, with the passage of time, the development of a lively nightlife and the proliferation of cultural and musical events in a traditionally silent and peaceful landscape like that of the unspoiled nature of Northern Sweden. Umeå was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture 2014.
When to go
| Climate | gen | Feb | mar | apr | mag | down | Jul | needle | set | Oct | nov | dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum (° C) | -5 | -4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 0 | -4 |
| Minimum (° C) | -11 | -11 | -8 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | -4 | -9 |
Umeå has a subarctic climate with cool summers and cold winters. During the course of the year the temperature generally varies between -12 ° C and 20 ° C, with temperatures very rarely below -23 ° C and above. of 25 ° C. In particular, the hot season lasts from early June to early September, while the cold season runs from mid-November to mid-March, while the length of the day changes significantly throughout the year. Umeå is quite close to the Arctic Circle, at a latitude a few degrees further south of it. This translates into the absence of phenomena such as the midnight sun in summer and the polar night in winter; therefore, in summer there is an almost uninterrupted day lasting about 21 hours, while in winter the darkness never falls completely as there are about four hours of light
Background
The first written mention of Umeå dates back to the 14th century. The area of the city, as well as the northern part of Sweden, was populated by the Sami. The original nucleus of the city consisted of a parish and the Backen (or Kyrkbacken), the current residential area of Umeå. The presence of a river and the proximity to the coast favored the increase of the local population. In the following two centuries the city was inhabited by the Sami and made up of scattered parishes. However, Umeå was not built by order of the king and in the 1590s it lost the title of city.In 1622, the city was again founded by King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden. In 1638, the village had about 40 houses. It was razed to the ground by the Russians in 1714 and 1720. At the end of the Finnish War, in 1809 the Russian army, under the command of Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly, occupied Umeå from June to August. On 25 June 1888 a fire devastated eastern Umeå and at least 2,300 of the 3,000 inhabitants lost their homes. In the restoration after the fire, white birch trees were planted in order to prevent the spread of more fires in the future. For this reason, Umeå is also known as "Björkarnas Stad", (in Italian: the "City of Birches") or "Little Stockholm" and the name of Umeå's ice hockey team, Björklöven, means "the leaves of the Birch".
How to orient yourself
Umeå: full screen map.How to get
By plane
Umeå has a small airport with flights coming mostly from Stockholm and from nearby cities. Some companies like the SAS they come here a couple of times a week.
From Stockholm the flight takes about an hour and costs an average of 450 to 700 SEK.
From the airport to the city center the best connection is bus 80: in 8 minutes you can reach the center (Vasa Plan). The ticket costs 50 SEK if done at the distributor, 70 done on board.
By bus
Bus lines are well developed in the region and are the cheapest way to travel north in Sweden and - it must be said - a very comfortable way too. Almost all buses that operate over long distances have an internal catering service and all, local and not, have free Wifi on board. There are usually student discounts and sometimes even a business class section (at higher cost) with large seats and a simple meal included in the ticket price.
Linje 100 travels 6 buses a day along the route Sundsvall - Örnsköldsvik - Umeå - Skellefteå - Luleå - Haparanda Sundvall to Umeå or Umeå - Luleå costs around 295 SEK.
'Ybuss' is a long distance bus travel company with 3 buses per day from Stockholm to Umeå route departing from Stockholm 08: 20,12: 40 is 20: 40. Journey time is approximately 9 hours and the bus stops for a break halfway. Ticket costs range from 330 to 415 SEK.
Linje 31 connects Umeå to Norway, passing through some interesting tourist destinations. The whole trip takes about 5 and a half hours stops in Lycksele and Storuman along the way. A one way ticket is 242 SEK. Tärnaby, included among the stops, is the largest ski resort in the province, bordering Norway.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Gammlia, Gammlia, ☎ 46 90-171801.
Free. 
Tue-Fri 10–16 Sat 12–16 Sun 12–17. Cultural area built around the Västerbottens Museum. The exhibits, many of them interactive, focus on the history of the region and the arts that have developed here from music to theater. - Umedalen Skulptur, Umedalen. Free. Open park (24 h). Permanent annual exhibition of sculptures financed by the Balticgruppen in the city public park.
- city Hall (Umeå Rådhus). One of the historic buildings of Umeå, located in the central district a stone's throw from the main street with its shops and attractions.
- Umeå University (Umeå Universitet), ☎ 46 90-7865000. Founded in 1965, it is the fifth largest university in sweden for importance and tradition. Here you can breathe a truly international atmosphere with many events organized by students.
- Vänortsparken. Small park next to the city's cathedral, Umeå Stadskyrka. The park contains a collection of symbols and objects from all the cities with which Umeå is twinned.
Free. 
Tue-Fri 10–16 Sat 12–16 Sun 12–17. Cultural area built around the Västerbottens Museum. The exhibits, many of them interactive, focus on the history of the region and the arts that have developed here from music to theater.Events and parties
- House of Metal, Vasaplan, ☎ 46 90-156200. 360 SEK per day, 625 SEK pass for two days. February. Festival dedicated to the most popular musical genre among the younger generations of these places, metal.
- [link previously not working]Umeå Open, Umeå Folkets Hus, ☎ 46 90-126180. half of March. Umeå's biggest music festival that sees many emerging artists from the region compete against each other as well as some Swedish stars of the music world.
- Brännbollsyran, Campus Area. Last week of May. With this event we celebrate the beginning of summer. Many teams from Brännboll, the region's traditional baseball-like sport, face off in exciting tournaments. Registration is also open to unofficial or amateur teams.
- Umeå International Film Festival. September.
- Umeå Jazz Festival. October.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- Fantastisk Grill, Umeå University. ca. 45 SEK. They offer kebabs and simple student meals. It functions as a university canteen also open to outsiders.
- Rådhusgrillen, Rådhustorget. ca. 35 SEK. Kebab, pizza and rotisserie in the center.
Average prices
- Droskan, Storgatan 60, Öst på stan, ☎ 46 90-135588. 75 SEK. Small restaurant with a typical Swedish menu.
- Frasses, Rådhustorget 1, ☎ 46 90-121285. ca. 50-70 SEK. McDonald-like chain of stores.
- MAX, Kungsgatan 63, Rådhustorget, ☎ 46 90-120070. ca. 50-70 SEK. Popular Swedish fast-food chain.
- Älvans Pizzeria, Älvans väg 246, Tomtebo, ☎ 46 90-196965. 40-70 SEK. Small pizzeria in the center.
- Maxim, Kungsgatan 47, ☎ 46 90-138283. 60-100 SEK. Bar-rotisserie in the center.
- Gandhi, Rådhusesplanaden 17 B, ☎ 46 90-12 50 75. 100-150 SEK. Indian restaurant.
- Great Eastern, Magasinsgatan 17, ☎ 46 90 138838. 90-150 SEK. Chinese restaurant.
- Sea Street Sushi Bar, Renmarkstorget 6, ☎ 46 90-13 52 10. 50 - 140 SEK. Japanese sushi bar.
- [link not working]Amphigas Thai, Vallmovägen 71, ☎ 46 90-13 71 08. 50/125 SEK. Thai restaurant.
- 1 Lottas Krog & Pub, Nygatan 22, Umeå, ☎ 46 090 129551, @[email protected]. 150/250 SEK. Mon 15: 00-23: 00, Tue 15: 00-24: 00, Wed-Sat 15: 00-01: 00. Pub frequented by locals with a good choice of local beers and a menu with a decent choice of dishes not necessarily local.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 U & Me Hotel, Storgatan 46, 903 26 Umeå, @[email protected]. from 100 €. Check in: 10.00, check-out: 15.00. The hotel, inaugurated in 2014 - the year in which Umeå was the European Capital of Culture - is located between the 6th and 13th floors of Väven, the new cultural center of Umeå which also houses the library. The building was designed by the Snøhetta architecture studio, while the interiors and the concept of the hotel are the work of communication experts Stylt Trampoli. The hotel has paid parking (165 SEK per day). The hotel offers a bike rental service for up to 4 hours, free for hotel guests.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Useful information
Umeå Turist office, @[email protected]. The tourist office is digital only. Up-to-date and detailed information is available on the website. From the site you can also download maps and brochures of Umeå and its surroundings.
