Sofiehem
in Umeå Kommun of Västerbottens län, Sweden

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • High Coast / Kvarken Archipelago (Unesco heritage, 47 mi)
  • 4H Gården - Minifarm (zoo, (3 mi)
  • UmeLagun (amusement park, (2 mi)
  • Holmsunds Tropikhus (zoo, (7 mi)
  • Leo's Lekland (amusement park, (8 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
63.808 and 20.300 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 63° 48' 29" and E 20° 17' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krona - SEK
Spoken languages:
Swedish, Northern Sami, Finnish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:08 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:19 am and 8:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Sweden in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Sweden.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sweden. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Sofiehem

Sofiehem in Umeå Kommun (Västerbottens län) is located in Sweden about 318 mi (or 511 km) north of Stockholm, the country's capital town.

Current time in Sofiehem is now 03:08 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Stockholm with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Sofiehem, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sweden is Umeå Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is High Coast / Kvarken Archipelago in Finland at a distance of 47 mi (or 75 km). We encountered 4 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Umea, Vaennaes, Robertsfors, Vindeln and Nordmaling. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature -1°C / 30 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 87%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Monday, 29th of April 2024

1°C (33 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

5°C (41 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Elite Hotel Mimer

Address
1,5 mi
Kungsgatan 75
903 26 Umeå
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Comfort Winn

Address
1,6 mi
Vasaplan, Skolgatan 64
90106 Umea
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Stora Hotellet BW Premier Collection

Address
1,7 mi
STORGATAN 46
90326 Umeaa
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


U and Me Hotel-Worldhotel

Address
1,7 mi
STORGATAN 46 A
90326 Umeå
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SCANDIC PLAZA UMEA

Address
1,8 mi
STORGATAN 40
90326 Umeå
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotell Björken

Address
0,8 mi
Lasarettsbacken 10
907 19 Umeaa
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN HOTEL BOTNIA

Address
0,7 mi
OBBOLAVAGEN 125 ALVIK P O BOX 4034
90422 Umeå
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Clarion Collection Hotel Uman

Address
1,5 mi
Storgatan 52
903 26 Umeå
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aveny

Address
1,7 mi
Rådhusesplanaden 14
903 28 Umeå
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


U&Me BW Signature Collection

Address
1,7 mi
Storgatan 46A
90326 Umea
Sweden

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Umeå University

Umeå University is a university in Umeå in the mid-northern region of Sweden. The university was founded in 1965 and is the fifth oldest within Sweden's present borders. In 2012, the university was ranked 23rd in the world of higher education institutions under the age of 50 years by the British magazine Times Higher Education (THE).

Located at 63.8206, 20.3036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Umeå University, Umeå, Universities in Sweden, Educational institutions established in 1965, Buildings and structures in Västerbotten County

Umeå Mosque

Umeå Mosque is Sweden's northernmost mosque and is to be built in Ålidhem, Umeå.

Located at 63.8115, 20.3055 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mosques in Sweden, Umeå, Buildings and structures in Västerbotten County

Kolbäck Bridge

The Kolbäck Bridge is a bridge crossing the Ume River in the eastern parts of the city of Umeå in northern Sweden. The bridge connects the island Ön in the river to the mainland on both sides. It crosses Lillån on the west side of the island and Storån on the east side. The total length is 700 meters. The bridge was constructed between 1998 and 2001.

Located at 63.8011, 20.2954 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges completed in 2001, Umeå, Cable-stayed bridges in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Västerbotten County

Norrland's University Hospital

Norrland's University Hospital, or Norrlands Universitetssjukhus (NUS), is the major hospital in northern Sweden, situated in Umeå. The Hospital employs 5,600 people. It is also a teaching hospital for Umeå University, with the Faculty of Medicine as the responsible authority; 13 departments and 11 academic programmes. Within the faculty there are about 2,860 undergraduate and 450 postgraduate students and about 1,020 staff, among them about 500 teachers/researchers.

Located at 63.8175, 20.2983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools of medicine in Sweden, Hospitals in Sweden, Hospitals established in 1907, Umeå University, 1907 establishments in Sweden, Teaching hospitals in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Västerbotten County

Strömpilen

Strömpilen is a shopping centre in Umeå, Sweden. It is located next to the Ume River.

Located at 63.7972, 20.3028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping centres in Sweden, Umeå, Buildings and structures in Västerbotten County

Umeå East Station

Umeå East Station is a railway station in Umeå, Sweden. The station was inaugurated on 28 August 2010, but it was put to use already on 7 August when Umeå Central Station was turned off for renovation. It was built in connection with the construction of the Bothnia Line (Botniabanan) to Umeå.

Located at 63.8167, 20.2917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Sweden, Umeå, Railway stations opened in 2010, Bothnia Line, Buildings and structures in Västerbotten County

Lilljansberget

Lilljansberget is a mountain, and since 2005 a residential area, in Umeå, Sweden. It is located next to the Umeå University. All the apartments are owned by AB Bostaden.

Located at 63.8264, 20.3128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Umeå

Bildmuseet

The Bildmuseet (Picture Museum) at Umeå University, Sweden, exhibits and engages with international contemporary art and visual culture, design and architecture. In conjunction with the exhibitions program it also arranges lectures, screenings, concerts, performances and workshops. Ethics and aesthetics, the global and the local, creativity, society and human living conditions are central to Bildmuseet’s programme.

Located at 63.8283, 20.2908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Art museums and galleries in Sweden, Museums in Västerbotten County, University museums in Sweden

Districts of the same city

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