City

Umeå is the largest city in the North of Sweden and the 13th largest in the country. It is situated about 15 km from the Baltic Sea, approximately on the same latitude as Anchorage, Alaska. Being located at auroral latitudes, Umeå and its surroundings are well suited for auroral hunting. Near the solar maximum of Solar Cycle 25, we hope that there is a large chance for observing auroras during the conference if the skies are clear!

The world is rapidly transitioning toward a fossil-free future, with electrical power production and distribution playing a crucial role in this transformation. Northern Sweden is at the forefront of this green shift, driving innovation and sustainability. However, like other Arctic regions, we are vulnerable to space weather hazards that can disrupt power systems, posing a serious challenge to the stability of our energy infrastructure.

Umeå owes much of its prominence to its university, founded in 1965, which transformed the city into a hub for research and education. Today, Umeå University is home to around 38,000 students, meaning about one in four residents is a student, giving the city a youthful atmosphere and a dynamic cultural scene. In 2014, Umeå was named a European Capital of Culture, sharing the title with Rīga, Latvia.

More information about Umeå and what you can do and see here can be found on this website.

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Photos : Fredrik Larsson/Philip Avesand/Fredrik Larsson/Visit Umeå

Restaurants and Café in the City Center

There are several café's, restaurants, and supermarkets close to the venue. A selection is presented on the map below, the cafés are marked in orange, the restaurants in green, and supermarkets in blue.

restaurant map

Café's (These café’s also sell light lunches)

Restaurants (Incomplete list of suggestions)

Supermarkets