SAS - the biggest airline company in Scandinavia - offers cheap international flight tickets to Umea. Our city guide will help you to find out what's up and what the best tips are from SAS crew and passengers. The town of the silver birches does not only offer top-class culture. Some of the very best restaurants in northernSweden are to be found here and they serve local culinary delicacies.
What's up in Umea
Sculpture ParkIndoor and outdoor exhibitions ofinternational contemporary art.
Spend a Night in PrisonDon't worry, they will let you out in the morning.
King of the ForrestTame elks at the Elks house.See the gigantic beast up close.
Crew tip
Stora Fjaderaggs LighthouseSTF Hostel Tel.: +46 70 69 17 220www.fyrvaktaren.seOn the island Stora Fjaderaggyou'll find this gem among hostels. Newly renovated but still very basic. No indoor plumming and you'll have to wash yourself in the sea. You get there from Holmön, sailing on a replica of a 17th century Sloop. Book at leasta day ahead.Bjorn, pilot
Rex Bar & GrillRadhustorgettel.: +46 90 126 050www.rexbar.comLocated in one of Umea`s most beatiful stone buildings, the Old Town Hall. The food is good, with regional specialities and an impressive winelist. Besides the restaurant, Rex is a popular nightclub among the folks in Umea. Anna-Karin
Cykel & Mopedhandlaren Kungsgatan 101, Tel.: +46 90 140 170The best way to get around town is on a bike. Rent one from cykel & mopedhandlaren. The town is not that big and you can reach sights outside town as well.Berit