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Voykit pocket guide · Sweden
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.
- Country
- Sweden
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (long daylight, events, trail access)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (short days, possible road closures)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- SEK
- Money
- Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11 SEK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 500–800 excl. bed · Mid kr 800–1 200 excl. bed · High kr 1 200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Health advice 1177
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10); cafés reserve them for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | kr 30–45 |
| Bite‑size pastry | kr 20–35 |
| Bus ticket (local) | kr 80–120 |
| Entry to Utsikten Tower | kr 50–80 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- VHM · Vilhelmina Airport
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- HMA · Hemavan Airport
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- LYC · Lycksele Airport
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- UME · Umeå Airport
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Typical fares
- Inlandsbanan Storuman → Umeå
- about kr 400–800, 2 h (check)
- E45 bus to Hemavan
- about kr 150–250, 2 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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 and do
Known for
- Old Railway Hotel (now a library)
- Utsikten Tower
- Wildeman mascot
- Vindelfjällen nature reserve
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hemavan | Bus or car, about 150 km (93 mi) west on E12Bus or car, about 93 mi (150 km) west on E12 | ≈2 h each way |
| Amarnäs (Vindelfjällen naturum) | Car, 70 km (43 mi) north via E45Car, 43 mi (70 km) north via E45 | ≈1 h each way |
| Lycksele | Train on Inlandsbanan, about 90 km (56 mi) northTrain on Inlandsbanan, about 56 mi (90 km) north | ≈1 h 15 min each way |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Ursäktaoor-shek-ta |
| Thank you | Tacktahck |
| How much is it? | Hur mycket kostar det?hoor mee-kett kost-ar det |
| Where is the bus stop? | Var är hållplatsen?var air hull-plah-sen |
| Can I pay by card? | Kan jag betala med kort?kan yah bet-ah-la med kort |
| Where is the toilet? | Var är toaletten?var air toe-ah-let-ten |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake with eye contact; first names; avoid: Kissing on the cheek with new acquaintances
- Fika: Accept the invitation; it is how people connect at work; avoid: Treating it as a quick takeaway
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; avoid: Arriving early — or late
- Conversation: Keep calm, modest and factual; lagom; avoid: Boasting, raised voices, pushing opinions
- Queues: Take a number (nummerlapp); avoid: Jumping the queue
- Public transport: Let people off first, keep quiet, give seats to elderly; avoid: Loud phone calls
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter road conditions can close E45; carry snow chains Dec–Mar.
- Limited bus service on Sundays; plan ahead.
Storuman is low‑risk; main concerns are weather‑related road closures and limited night transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Storuman yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Old Railway Hotel (now a library)
- Utsikten Tower
- Wildeman mascot
- Vindelfjällen nature reserve
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Storuman: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Storuman, revision 4390962 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4390962
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/storuman). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.