Umea Municipality

Outdoor activities in Umea Municipality

Outdoor Recreation Spots

Umeå’s surrounding landscape offers diverse outdoor facilities, from bird-watching towers at Selsknösen to specialized sports venues like the Bäcksjön disc golf course. The region features numerous wilderness huts and shelters equipped with fireplaces, such as those at Hamptjärnsstugan and Loberget. Visitors can explore the Vindelälven river’s rapids via the Långforsen walking tracks or utilize the winter sports facilities at Äventyrsbacken and Täfteborg.

Outdoor Recreation Spots — Map

A

Selsknösen

Observation tower offering views over the Vindelälven river valley and surrounding forest landscape.

B

Fågeltorn

Bird watching tower located near the Umeå river delta.

C

Fågeltorn

Bird watching tower positioned for observing local avian species in wetland habitats.

D

Stenlys Camp

Covered picnic area featuring a designated fireplace for outdoor cooking.

E

svartbergsforsen

Rest area with a shelter and fireplace located by the Svartbergsforsen rapids.

F

Loberget

Elevated rest spot featuring a timber shelter and fireplace.

G

Kvarnbäckskojan

Traditional wilderness hut providing basic shelter and a fireplace for hikers.

H

Bäcksjön discgolfbana

Forest-based disc golf course located near the Bäcksjön lake recreation area.

I

Äventyrsbacken

Small downhill skiing slope with an easy grade, located in Brännland.

J

Täfteborg

Community sports facility featuring soccer fields, tennis courts, and illuminated cross-country skiing tracks.

K

Jägarstugan

Basic wooden shelter for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

L

Tvätthällsstugan

Shelter equipped with a fireplace for rest and cooking.

M

Hamptjärnsstuga 1

One of two adjacent timber shelters equipped with a central fireplace.

N

Hamptjärnsstuga 2

Timber shelter with a fireplace, located near Hamptjärnen lake.

O

Dammsjön

Lakeside rest area featuring a shelter and fireplace.

P

Grillkåtan i Brattby

Traditional hexagonal wooden grill hut providing year-round shelter and cooking facilities.

Q

Svarthällorna, vindskydd och grillplats

Windbreak and grilling area situated along the coast or riverbank.

R

Långforsens strövområde

Walking area featuring plank walkways and a bridge over the Långforsen rapids.

S

Långforsens strövområde

Nature path following the river through the Långforsen recreation area.

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