Umea is a hip and modern city located in northern Sweden. Offering year-round vibrant attractions; Umea's ultra-modern feel has made the city renowned as one of Sweden's best cultural capitals.
Known for its ties with the arts, Umea's art scene is an incredibly important part of the city. A number of popular heavy metal bands are from here, which is partly why Umea's music scene is so hugely celebrated. With so many incredible attractions, it's definitely worth hiring a car in Umea to see the majority of the city and surrounding attractions.
For breathtaking scenery and incredible wilderness walking trails, tourists should visit the Grossjon Nature Reserve. Located in southeast Umea, Grossjon's shallow lake is home a variety of water loving birds. Wonder through the wilderness and be taken back by the beautiful natural landscape of Grossjon.
If you're a music lover then you must visit the Guitars the Museum, which is a vast collection of vintage guitars similar to what Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton owned. It's also a good idea to visit Gammlia and Vasterbottens Museum to learn all about the region's cultural history. Through hiring a car in Umea, tourists can visit all three of these attractions conveniently.
