Southern Westrobothnia (Umeå and Skellefteå) has been a permanent Germanic settlement since at least the 14th century, but probably since the Viking ages or earlier. Umeå in its first form was a parish with a wooden church and trade post located in the section of town now known as Backen (or Kyrkbacken).
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Nov 30, 2020 · Located near the northeast coast of Sweden, Umeå was founded in 1622 by Swedish King Gustav II Adolf. Today, Umeå is often referred to as ...
Umeå, town and capital of Västerbotten län (county), northeastern Sweden. It lies on the left bank of the Umeå River near the Gulf of Bothnia.
Umeå has a long history of exciting cultural life, was named European Capital of Culture in 2014 and today offers everything from classical opera to award ...
History. Umeå became a city in 1622. The King of Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus, made the new city for Swedish merchants. He made the merchants to move north so ...
History. Umeå parish was formed during the Middle Ages. In 1646, the parish changed its name to Umeå Landsförsamling. The following congregations have broken ...
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Nov 29, 2023 · Campus Umeå was built on land that was used as a winter grazing area for the reindeers of Ran's sameby. And although the use of the land is now ...
Nov 15, 2016 · The city of Umeå was founded in 1622 by Gustav II Adolf, the King of Sweden. . Umeå is known as the city of birches, or in Swedish ...
Brief History of Umeå. Umea was founded in 1622 by the King of Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus. For centuries, its location was ideal for its inhabitants. It is ...