Top 7 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Umea, Vasterbotten County

July 16, 2021 Alice Mieles

Discover the best top things to do in Umea, Sweden including Guitars the Museum, Vasterbottens Museum, Navet, Bildmuseet, Umea Ostra Railway Station, Vaven, Umea stads kyrka.
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1. Guitars the Museum

Skolgatan 59 3rd Floor, Umea 903 29 Sweden +46 90 580 90 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/GuitarsTheMuseum/
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5.0 based on 263 reviews

Guitars the Museum

This space holds a guitar similar to the one Keith Richards used to play the Honky Tonk Women riff. And here's one like the one Eric Clapton used for his solo in Layla. And the kind that Jimi Hendrix set on fire in Monterrey. But how in the world did these and hundreds more rare and priceless guitars from the 1950s and 1960s end up in Umea and become Guitars - The Museum? Why aren't they hanging in the MoMA in New York, or in the Tate Modern in London? This is the story of how the Ahden twins from Vannasby managed to put together the world's finest collection of vintage guitars surreptitiously, almost in secret. Guided tours 12.00, 15.00 & 17.00.

Reviewed By ErwanErwan - Stockholm, Sweden

I wasn't sure I wanted to go, as I feared looking at a bunch of guitars would be boring (no matter how old and unique they were). I finally went as my airbnb host insisted that it was something not to miss. I was pleasantly surprised: I arrived in time for the guided tour, and got a glimpse of the crazy stories around some of these guitars, thanks to a very knowledgeable guide. Never got bored. Even if you're not passionate about guitars, I would recommend a visit!

2. Vasterbottens Museum

Gammlia, Helena Elisabeths Vag, Umea 903 04 Sweden +46 90 16 39 01 [email protected] http://www.vbm.se
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4.5 based on 148 reviews

Vasterbottens Museum

Reviewed By Kipuka83 - Oslo, Norway

It is a small open air museum. We were there during the Samisk veckan (the sami week) in march and they had activities and real reindeer on the premises :) Thanks to a recent snowfall and perfect blue sky it was a great day to visit the museum. The museum building also houses some interesting collections and exhibitions about the region.

6A Vaestra Kyrkogatan, Umea 903 29 Sweden +46 90 16 16 40 http://www.umea.se/navet
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Navet

4. Bildmuseet

30 B Ostra Strandgatan, Umea 903 33 Sweden +46 90 786 74 00 [email protected] http://www.bildmuseet.umu.se/en
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4.0 based on 149 reviews

Bildmuseet

Bildmuseet exhibits contemporary international art, photography, architecture, design and other forms of visual culture, somtimes along with art history retrospectives. The exhibitions are complemented by guided tours, lectures, films and other cultural events. Open workshops and educational activities inspire creativity. Museum shop, cafe/restaurant and great views over Umeaalven river and the city of Umea. Bildmuseet is housed in an acclaimed building at the Umeå Arts Campus by the shores of the river, right next to the Umeå Academy of Fine Arts, the Umeå Institute of Design and the Umeå School of Architecture. The museum building was designed by Henning Larsen Architects in collaboration with White. Bildmuseet received a Special Commendation from the European Museum of the Year jury, and was 2014 one of the top candidates for the Swedish Museum of the Year Award as well as for the Council of Europe Museum Prize.

Reviewed By Crystal231 - Bournemouth, United Kingdom

I loved the light and the space at this museum plus it’s location next to the river, amazing views. Staff were really, really lovely and helpful. I will visit again.

5. Umea Ostra Railway Station

Hoppets Grand 3, Umea Sweden +46 77 192 19 21 http://www.inab.umea.se/verksamhet/umeaostraresecentrum.4.52289d7013a4b49e987b709.html
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4.0 based on 38 reviews

Umea Ostra Railway Station

6. Vaven

46 A Storgatan, Umea 903 26 Sweden +46 90 16 33 00 http://www.vaven.se
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4.0 based on 41 reviews

Vaven

Väven is a cultural center in Umeå, accomodating both public and commercial businesses. In Väven you can find all kinds of culture and experiences. Enjoy a wonderful experience in our city library, restaurants, conference rooms, hotels, exhibition halls, cafés, shops, movie theatres and much more.

7. Umea stads kyrka

Storgatan, Umea 903 29 Sweden https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/umea/umea-stads-kyrka
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4.0 based on 25 reviews

Umea stads kyrka

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