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Umeå

Umeå, called Ume by locals, is a city near the mouth of the Ume River. It is the capital of Västerbotten County in northern Sweden, and with about 110,000 citizens it is the largest city in Norrland. Umeå is known for its university and many birch trees, giving it the nickname "Björkarnas stad", or the "Town of Silver Birches".

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    Arboretum Norr

    Umeå universitet, Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet and Umeå kommun has laid out an arboretum with trees from places all over the world found on the same latitude. The scenery can be stunningly beautiful, especially in the fall.

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    Bildmuseet

    An art museum which is part of the arts campus of Umeå University, in a spectacular modernist larch building.

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    Gammlia

    Open-air cultural showcase, centered around the Västerbottens Museum. Exhibits focus on the region's history, with art exhibits and musical performances as well.

    Tue–Fri 10:00–16:00, Sat 12:00–16:00, Sun 12:00–17:00Free

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    Guitars – The Museum

    With some 500 guitars it is one of the largest of its kind world-wide. The facility also houses a rock club, a restaurant, a music store and a record store.

    Mon-Sat 12:00-18:00. Guided tours at 12:00, 15:00 & 17:00

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    Mickelbo Gård

    Mickelbo Gård is a rural mini-zoo where you can explore everything from camels to mice. About 30 different species live here, which you will meet either in the park or in the barn.

    Adults 130 kr, children 2-18 years 70 kr

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    Nydalasjön

    A beautiful lake with public paths and barbeque spots all around it. Popular for bathing in the summer. The Nydala camping site is at the northern end of the lake and also has a pool that is open during the summer months.

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    Robäck's 4H Farm

    Röbäcks 4H-gård

    The 4H farm mimics a Swedish agriculture - the animals kept are Swedish livestock breeds and plants that are grown are those that belong on Swedish farms.

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    Umedalen Skulptur

    Public park financed by Balticgruppen displaying sculptures. Both permanent and annual exhibitions.

    Open park (24 hours daily)Free

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    Umeå Rådhus

    Lies in the middle of Umeå. Behind it (on the north side) lies Rådhustorget (City Hall Square), the heart of Umeå's central shopping district. Rådhusesplanaden leads you from the square to Järnvägstorget (The Rail Square), next to which lies the train station as well as the long-haul bus station. Off to the side of Rådhusesplanaden you will also pass Umeå Stadsbibliotek (Umeå City Library) and Vasaplan (the hub of local bus traffic). In front of the City Hall is Rådhusparken and down by the waterfront is Trädgård i Norr (Garden in the North), which is a small flower park.

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    Umeå Universitet

    Founded in 1965, it is Sweden's fifth oldest university. Foreign students are welcome to apply here.

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    Vänortsparken

    A small park in central Umeå, next to Umeå Stadskyrka. The park contains art related to each of Umeå's sister cities around the world.