Umeå Audio Tour: Melodies, Museums & Modern Marvels

Above photo: Okänd Okänd, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

On a winter night in Umeå, the city lights flicker against the snow and old secrets stir beneath the surface.

This self-guided audio tour leads through winding avenues and landmark halls, revealing hidden episodes and unsung stories even locals rarely hear. Experience Umeå beyond the postcards as you wander at your own pace.

What urgent message forced its way into the mayor's office at Umeå City Hall during a night of political upheaval? Which lost opera performance at Norrlandsoperan set tongues wagging with scandal and mystery? Why does a strangely placed plaque in the City of Umeå museum remain the subject of heated debate among historians?

Move through shadowed streets and golden foyers. Sense the pulse of rebellion beneath every cobblestone and discover how drama and intrigue shaped this northern city’s spirit.

Embrace the unknown and let Umeå reveal its hidden stories. Your adventure begins now.

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• Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 2.0 km (1.3 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 35min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at Lev!, only a 1 minute walk from Umeå Centralstation
  
• Stops: 14 captivating landmarks including Ashchanska villa, Norrlandsoperan, Järnvägstorget, Umeå
  

Experience the charm of Umeå like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Umeå's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Umeå on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 📍  Lev! (4min)
• 📍  Järnvägstorget, Umeå (2min)
• 📍  Bågenhusen (3min)
• 📍  City of Umeå (3min)
• 🎭  Norrlandsoperan (4min)
• 🏛️  Guitars – the Museum (4min)
• 🎭  Folkets hus, Umeå (3min)
• 📍  Vasaplan, Umeå (4min)
• 📍  Kungsgatan, Umeå (4min)
• 🌳  Vänortsparken, Umeå (2min)
• 🏛️  Ashchanska villa (4min)
• 🏛️  Umeå City Hall (4min)
• 📍  Rådhustorget, Umeå (4min)
• 📚  Umeå City Library (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Malin Grönborg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Tage Olsin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Dag Lindgren, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Bernt Nilsen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Fredriklarssonphotography, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
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🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lev!, Lev!, Umea, Sweden