The Ume River flows into the Gulf of Bothnia, and its delta isn’t far from the city – you can even explore it by bike.On a beautiful sunny weekend afternoon, I got on a regional bus to finally go and…

Umeå is already quite close to the Earth’s North Pole, so the northern lights (aurora borealis) are a frequently observable phenomenon in winter. However, short-term visitors will need quite a bit of luck, as several conditions must align for the…