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Norrland, the northern part of Sweden; an exciting and exotic place, known for its lovely spring sun, enchanted summer nights and autumns of wonderful beauty. When you visit us in December you’ll get to experience a Norrland preparing for Christmas; the winter dark is lit up by Christmas illuminations and decorated trees, and in many places you can find Christmas fairs, with genuine Swedish handicraft and Christmas presents to bring home.

There is much to experience here, and much to see not the least; from extensive mountains and forests, to beautiful old houses and works and fairylike places like the Jukkasjärvi Icehotel. Sweden’s biggest rivers and highest mountains are all located in Norrland. And in the middle of all this untamed nature, you at the same time find a vastly expanded IT-infrastructure, with wireless connection, high quality mobile networks and almost constant access – the best of two worlds!"

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The beach promenade consists of a continuous stretch of greenery along the Ume river. It extends from Lundåkern in the west, through the city centre, to Sofiehem in the east.
» The Beach Promenade

New modern spa in Umea focusing on the senses, body an spirit. Treatments, hot springs, medicinal baths, sauna, gym, swimming pool and more. Located very close to the University Campus.
» IKSU Spa

Umeå´s night life is very diverse - here there is something for everyone!
» Umeå by Night

Since 1979, some twenty of the old buildings have been managed by Stiftelsen Olofsfors bruksmuseum (the Foundation Olofsfors Ironworks Museum) and Olofsfors is today one of Västerbotten's largest excursion spots, with more than 15,000 yearly visitors. Olofsfors is one of the selected natural and cultural environments in the project "Sights in Västerbotten". Visit the manor building, the café (open Thursday-Saturday, 11-15) and the blacksmith Baudin (open Saturday 12-15).
» Olofsfors bruk

The Christmas Zoo opens on November 24, and during the conference week open times are 5-7 December, 12-5 PM. Here you can have a cup of mulled wine or coffee at Bear Hill, pay a visit to the pottering cottage with Santa cinema, say hallo to Santa Claus in Santa's Cottage, go sleigh-riding, do Christmas shopping in the souvenir shop etc.
» Lycksele Christmas Zoo

Welcome to ICEHOTEL in the summer. Accommodation in Scandinavian design, a menu of award-winning Nordic dishes, art and culture, daily adventures for all ages - bring your children at no charge!
» Jukkasjärvi Icehotel