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Storuman
One day covers the main sights; add a night if you want hiking in Vindelfjällen or the Folkrace rally in August.
Storuman is a small town on the Inlandsbanan railway and E45 road, gateway to the large Vindelfjällen nature reserve and the Blue Highway route. Most visitors see the old railway hotel, Utsikten Tower and the town mascot in a few hours; a night lets you explore the surrounding fell area or attend summer events.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (long daylight, events, trail access)
- avoid Dec–Feb (short days, possible road closures)
- Airports
- VHM · HMA · LYC · UME
- Nights
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Sweden ↗Sweden is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
- Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
- Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Storuman112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Storuman, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used.Sweden-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.Sweden-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.Sweden-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.Sweden-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sweden-wide
- SafetyStoruman is low‑risk; main concerns are weather‑related road closures and limited night transport.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)); cafés reserve them for customers.Sweden-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 1177 Health advice (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 19:00 weekdays, 15:00 Saturdays and all Sunday.Museums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 7:00 PM weekdays, 3:00 PM Saturdays and all Sunday.Sweden-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVHM Vilhelmina Airport.
- Getting aroundTrain on the Inlandsbanan stops at Storuman; regional buses connect to Hemavan, Lycksele and Umeå.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a cafékr 30–45
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)checkkr 80–120
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Utsikten Towerkr 50–80
- Budget bedCampsite pitch, a night, per personSEK 150 (≈ US$16)
- Mid-range bedCampsite pitch, a night, per personSEK 250 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedCampsite pitch, a night, per personSEK 350 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SEK 600 (≈ US$65) · Mid SEK 900 (≈ US$95) · High SEK 1,300 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VHM Vilhelmina Airport · HMA Hemavan Airport · LYC Lycksele Airport · UME Umeå Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
Feb
Avoid
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
Mar
not flagged
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Apr
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
May
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Jun
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jul
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Sep
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Oct
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Nov
not flagged
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Dec
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)), coolest Jan (−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Storuman: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
5 rd
Feb
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
−19°C (−2°F)−2°F (−19°C)
5 rd
Mar
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
6 rd
Apr
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
7 rd
May
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Jun
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Aug
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Sep
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Oct
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Nov
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
6 rd
Dec
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Train on the Inlandsbanan stops at Storuman; regional buses connect to Hemavan, Lycksele and Umeå. Renting a car gives the most flexibility for nature‑reserve visits.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hemavan
goDoor to door: ≈2 h each way
Bus or car, about 150 km (93 mi) west on E12Bus or car, about 93 mi (150 km) west on E12
Ski resort and trailhead of the Kungsleden; open year‑round.
Amarnäs (Vindelfjällen naturum)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
Car, 70 km (43 mi) north via E45Car, 43 mi (70 km) north via E45
Visitor centre for the 5 500 km² (193 sq mi) nature reserve.Visitor centre for the 5 193 sq mi (500 km²) nature reserve.
Lycksele
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min each way
Train on Inlandsbanan, about 90 km (56 mi) northTrain on Inlandsbanan, about 56 mi (90 km) north
Limited connections in the evening; best as a half‑day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre guesthouse
Simple rooms within walking distance of the railway station; suitable for one night.
Campground by Lake Storuman
Seasonal, good for hikers; check availability.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- kr 500–800 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 800–1 200 excl. bed
- High
- kr 1 200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × SEK 500 | SEK 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × SEK 900 | SEK 900 |
| Inlandsbanan round‑trip ticket (Storuman‑Umeå)1 × SEK 550 · check | SEK 550 |
| Car rental (1 day, economy)1 × SEK 700 · check | SEK 700 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × SEK 350 · check | SEK 350 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SEK 300 |
| Trip total≈ SEK 3,300 per person per day, bed included | SEK 3,300≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | kr 30–45 |
| Bite‑size pastry | kr 20–35 |
| Bus ticket (local)check | kr 80–120 |
| Entry to Utsikten Tower | kr 50–80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter road conditions can close E45; carry snow chains Dec–Mar.
- Limited bus service on Sundays; plan ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Health advice
- 1177
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Till den här adressen, tackTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Health advice1177
Embassy
Swedish consulates in Umeå and Luleå handle Swedish‑foreign matters; nearest foreign embassy is in Stockholm.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Inlandsbanan Storuman → Umeå: about kr 400–800, 2 h (check)
- E45 bus to Hemavan: about kr 150–250, 2 h (check)
Say or show
- Ursäkta — Excuse me / Sorry (oor-shek-ta)
- Tack — Thank you (tahck)
- Hur mycket kostar det? — How much is it? (hoor mee-kett kost-ar det)
- Var är hållplatsen? — Where is the bus stop? (var air hull-plah-sen)
- Kan jag betala med kort? — Can I pay by card? (kan yah bet-ah-la med kort)
- Var är toaletten? — Where is the toilet? (var air toe-ah-let-ten)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Storuman. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug (long daylight, events, trail access) · avoid Dec–Feb (short days, possible road closures) · month by month →
- 4 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for hiking in Vindelfjällen or attending the Folkrace rally (August).
- Consider a car‑rental package from Umeå for flexible day‑trips.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Storuman
- secondaryWikivoyage: Storuman, revision 4390962 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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