Location and accommodations
Travel to and from Umeå
There are several ways to travel to Umeå Sweden using air travel, train and ferries. Details on where to find more information are listed below. Also shown is a partial map of the Nordic countries including Copenhagen (Denmark), Stockholm (Sweden) and Umeå (Sweden). The train and flight symbols show the availability of transport for the 3 cities. Umeå is in the north of Sweden and a popular destination for tourism, we therefore recommend booking your travel well in advance.
We encourage participants to choose environmentally friendly travel options, such as trains, buses, or ferries, which reduce carbon emissions while allowing you to enjoy Sweden's scenic landscapes on your way to Umeå. It is possible to fly directly to Umeå Airport, or alternatively, fly to Stockholm Arlanda or Copenhagen Kastrup airports and take the train from there to Umeå. If you fly all the way to Umeå, we encourage you to choose the carbon-neutral tickets
Winter cycling in Umeå. Photo: Fredrik Larsson/Visit Umeå
By train:
- For Booking/Timetables: https://www.sj.se/en/search-journey
- Stockholm Central or Arlanda airport - Umeå: Several connections per day, including night trains. The trains stop at Arlanda train station.
- Narvik (north of Norway) - Umeå: Night train once per day
- Copenhagen/Hamburg/Oslo - Umeå: Several trains per day connecting to neighboring countries/mainland Europe
By plane:
- Umeå has a national airport
- Stockholm - Umeå: Several flights per day
- The closest international airport is Stockholm Arlanda, alternatively Copenhagen Kastrup
By ferry (from Vaasa Finland):
- Booking/Timetables: https://www.wasaline.com/
- Vaasa (Finland) - Umeå At least once per day
- Vaasa (Finland) is reachable from Helsinki (Finland) by train. Booking/Timetables: https://www.vr.fi
More detailed information
Flight to Umeå:
Take a flight to Stockholm Arlanda and then choose Umeå as your final destination. Umeå is a national airport, meaning that all regular flights arriving in Umeå come from within Sweden. From the airport to the city, taxis (10 min) or regular buses (15 min) are available. A taxi ride from the airport to the city costs around 250 SEK (fast pris in Swedish), and the bus fare is 30 SEK. Taxis can be booked online, by phone, or through apps. Bus tickets can be purchased at the bus stop or via the Ultra – Umeås lokaltrafik app (available in English and can be downloaded here). The airport bus is number 80 and stops in the city center at Vasaplan, right in front of the venue – Folkets Hus.
Taxis companies in Umeå: Umeå Miljötaxi, Eco Taxi, Min Taxi.
Flygbussen (airport Bus): https://www.tabussen.nu/en/airbus/
Train from Arlanda Airport (Stockholm):
Choose Arlanda Sky City Terminal 5 for departure (see the map below with Arlanda airport and the train station highlighted) and Umeå Central as your arrival destination. In Umeå, the main station exit leads towards the parking areas, and you will see a half-circle plaza in front of you. If you select a hotel in the city center, it should be within approximately a 10-minute walk from the central station. Alternatively, taxis are available in front of the station.
If you are visiting someone at the university and traveling by train from Arlanda Airport/Stockholm C, choose Umeå Östra instead of Central and exit the station towards Norrlands Universitetssjukhus (the hospital).
OBS: Train prices fluctuate, and booking in advance is mandatory as tickets cannot be purchased onboard.
Ferry Vaasa – Umeå:
The Vaasa-Umeå line, operated by Wasaline, is a ferry route connecting Vaasa in Finland and Umeå in Sweden. The journey takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours onboard the environmentally friendly ferry, Aurora Botnia. This modern vessel, which runs on a dual fuel and battery solution, offers a comfortable and efficient travel experience for both passengers and freight. With a capacity of 935 passengers and 1,500 lane meters for vehicles, the ferry provides various amenities, including business lounges, a bistro, and conference rooms
More information can also be found on Visit Umeå website. For additional information or if you have questions regarding other connections, please contact the LOC.
Hotels
ESWW 2025 has room blocks booked at the following hotels to ensure hotel availability for ESWW 2025 participants.
All of these hotels are withing 5-minute walking distance from the conference venue, Umeå Folkets Hus. A full Swedish breakfast and VAT are included in the room rates.
Please note the following:
- The prices are given in Swedish Kronor or SEK.
- The contracted group rates are only available through the specific booking links below. Starting from Saturday October 25th to Saturday November 1st, 2025.
- The booking links are valid until September 28th, 2025. Afterwards, the links will be deactivated, and we cannot guarantee availability. Any reservations after September 28th must be made directly with the hotel or via online booking sites.
- Payments are made in conjunction with your stay.
- Reservations can be changed or canceled until 14 days before the day of arrival. Thereafter the guest is responsible for the full amount of the stay.
All hotels have accessible rooms. If you cannot find a room that suits your needs via the links below, we are happy to help you with your booking, please write to esww2025.loc[at]gmail.com.
Comfort Hotel City
Room rates:
Single: 1090 SEK per room per night
Double: 1290 SEK per room per night
>> BOOKING LINK COMFORT HOTEL CITY <<<
Photo's: Hotel website
Clarion Hotel Umeå
Room rates:
Single: 1440 SEK per room per night
Double: 1640 SEK per room per night
>> BOOKING LINK CLARION HOTEL UMEÅ <<<
Photo's: Hotel website
Clarion Collection Hotel Uman
Room rates:
Single: 1350 SEK per room per night
Double: 1540 SEK per room per night
>>> BOOKING LINK CLARION COLLECTION UMAN <<<
Photo's: Hotel website
Comfort Hotel Winn
Room rates:
Single: 1250 SEK per room per night
Double: 1450 SEK per room per night
>> BOOKING LINK COMFORT HOTEL WINN <<<
Photo's: Hotel website
