Umeå: Neighbourhood
Places and attractions in the Neighbourhood category
Sofiehem
Sofiehem is a residential area in Umeå, Sweden. Located close to Umeå University and Norrlands Universtitetssjukhus, it has historically been a preferred area for academics and medical doctors to settle with their families.
Carlshem
Carlshem is a residential area in southeastern Umeå, Sweden, located about 5 kilometers from central Umeå. Most of the area were built in the 1970s. The area consists of both townhouses, villas and apartment buildings with two or three storeys. There are both regular rental apartments and student flats.
Mariehem
Mariehem is a residential area in Umeå, Sweden. It is located about 4 km outside the central city, next to the lake Nydalasjön. The area was built in the 1960s and consist primarily of rental apartments and condominium apartments.
Ålidbacken
Tunnelbacken previously named Ålidbacken is a residential area in Umeå, Sweden. Tunnelbacken is located about 4 km from Umeå centrum. Umeå University and the University Hospital of Umeå are both located less than 1 km from the area.
Backen
Backen is a residential area in Umeå, Sweden. It is home to Backen Church which dates from before 1314.
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.
Ålidhem
Ålidhem is a residential area in Umeå, Sweden. About 9,000 people live in Ålidhem, which is located about 3 km outside the city centre. It was built between 1966 and 1973 as a part of the Million Programme and, because of the proximity to the Umeå University campus, many of the buildings are student residences.
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