Things to do in Umeå – 10 tips for the city of birches

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated September 2026 | We have returned to Umeå several times and each time the city has surprised us. We have stood with our mouths open in front of art by the Ume River, found one of the world's coolest guitar collections - and managed to miss a 170-meter-long tunnel. Here is Umeå as we experienced the city.

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Things to do in Skellefteå - 15 sights and experiences

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Are you looking for things to do in Skellefteå? An exciting cultural center, historic church towns, beautiful cycle paths and excursions to the Västerbotten coast await you here. We recommend 15 attractions and experiences in and around Skellefteå.

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Rafting in the Vindelälven – our adventure with Forsknäkkarna

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Rafting in the Vindelälven River was one of the most exciting stops during our motorhome trip through Sweden in the summer of 2010. Together with Peter's son Billie and his cousin Pontus, we visited Forsknäkkarna in Ekorrsele. Here, rushing water, intense paddling and a real adrenaline rush awaited – but first Peter and Pontus got to try out a high-altitude course with a view of the river.

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