Umea: Exciting Education And Music Hub In Northern Sweden
Umea is a city at the north eastern portion of Sweden. It is also considered as the capital of the Vasterbotten County and the seat of Umea Municipality. Located near the mouth of Ume River, Umea is known as a university town and center of technical, educational, and medical research in that part of the country. It is also popular for its birch tree-lined streets, which gave it the nickname “Björkarnas stad” which means the “Town of Silver Birches.” To visit the city, tourist cannily to the Umea Airport (UME) located 2 miles away from the city center.
Best Time to Visit
There are lots of events and activities happening in Umea all year long. Most tourists flock to the city to attend the annual House of Metal festival, a two-day event held in late February to early March. Others come to the city for the Umea Open. This time, fans of pop music join the three-day event usually held in mid-April. During both music fest, all Umea, Sweden hotels and accommodations are packed to the brim.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Aside from music festivals, visitors will also enjoy learning more about the city’s culture through the various museums all over Umea. One of the most popular is the Vasterbottens Museum. For music lovers, a trip to the Guitars - The Museum is a must. The Umea City Church and the prestigious Umea University should also be included in the itinerary. For close proximity to most of the city’s famous attractions, tourists can book a room at the contemporary Umea BW Signature Collection. The classic-looking Stora Hotellet, BW Premier Collection is also an interesting accommodation that is only 0.08 miles away from the city center.