Umeå news

Read the latest local news from Umeå.
They compete in Paradise Hotel

They compete in Paradise Hotel

SJ continues to operate night

SJ continues to operate night trains to Upper Norrland until 2028

Two Christian independent schools in

Two Christian independent schools in Umeå closed by Swedish School Inspectorate

LKAB receives environmental permit to

LKAB receives environmental permit to continue and expand operations at Malmberget in Gällivare

Current Weather in Umeå

Stay updated with real-time weather information for Umeå. Data provided by SMHI (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute).

New drug may slow down

New drug may slow down deadly pancreatic cancer

Woodpeckers delay bridge construction by

Woodpeckers delay bridge construction by a year

Search for a two-year-old continues

Search for a two-year-old continues overnight

Identified as a cult leader,

Identified as a cult leader, suspected of urging others to commit suicide

Widespread drunkenness and violence on

Widespread drunkenness and violence on Walpurgis Night

10 places that changed music

10 places that changed music in Sweden since 2000

Björklöven back after 25 years,

Björklöven back after 25 years, captain calls it a childhood dream

Umeå City Church bells rang

Umeå City Church bells rang in the middle of the night due to technical error

Weather & Climate

Umeå experiences typical Swedish weather patterns with distinct seasons. The city enjoys long summer days and cozy winter evenings, making it a great place to visit year-round.

Spring
Mild temperatures, blooming nature
Summer
Pleasant warmth, extended daylight
Autumn
Colorful foliage, cooling temps
Winter
Snow-covered, cozy atmosphere
Umeå | Sweden Herald