Discover Storuman: Trails, Nature and Culture

In Storuman Municipality, mountain, forest and lake landscapes come together with opportunities for outdoor activities in summer and winter. When planning your trip to Storuman, you can choose from a range of activities: waterside paths, hiking, winter sports, fishing and historic sites. The experiences you plan may also shape your search for a hotel in Storuman.

Trails and landscapes around Storuman

The waterfront promenades run along the shore of Luspviken, where the town of Storuman is located, and some sections follow boardwalks through the forest. Another trail, Kyrkstigen, leads from Storuman to Stensele Church. It is six kilometres long, easy to walk in summer and partly made up of boardwalks. The trail is not accessible. If you are looking for a shorter walk, there is an easy walking path on the north shore of Gunnarbäcken, which is also well suited to cross-country cycling.

Longer hiking trails can also be compared by distance and views. Drottningleden is nine kilometres long and relatively easy to walk; it runs between Laisaliden and Hemavan and offers views of Norwegian peaks and glaciers. Atoklimpen is a Sami cultural landscape that shows how reindeer-herding nomadic communities have used the landscape from prehistoric times to the present day. A circular trail just under nine kilometres long, with several information boards, leads through the area. At Atostugan by Risbäcken, there is an accessible rest area.

At Naturum Vindelfjällen in Hemavan, you can get information about hiking trails and guided tours. The centre also offers exhibitions, maps and souvenirs. You can explore the trails and landscapes on your own or find out about guided tours locally.

Cross-country ski trails and winter routes

Two illuminated ski trails start at Storuman’s ski stadium: one four-kilometre route and one six-kilometre route. At Stenseleberget, between Storuman and Stensele, there are around 14 kilometres of groomed, illuminated ski trails. Grooming and lighting are seasonal. The distances provide a useful guide for planning your winter days; check current conditions before setting out.

The winter route on Uman runs along the lake’s ice edge in late winter. From Storuman, it continues for about 13 kilometres towards Laisbäck and depends on winter ice and grooming conditions. Umanbacken has three downhill runs, a lift and a children’s slope. Operating hours are seasonal. The ski trails, winter route and downhill runs offer different ways to enjoy winter activities, and all depend on the prevailing seasonal conditions.

Church, bridge and historic buildings

Stensele Church is one of Sweden’s largest wooden churches and is known as “Lappmarkens Cathedral”. The old bridge in Stensele stands on the former Vilhelminavägen route and is a birdwatching site on the Umeälven. It is especially worth stopping at from April to May, when spring birdwatching takes centre stage.

In Storuman, Järnvägshotellet is a reminder of the town’s railway history. It is the best-preserved railway hotel in the district. The façades facing the railway grounds still look as they did in the 1930s. The former hotel’s dining rooms, staircase hall and corridors remain unchanged, and some of the hotel’s original furniture is still there. In 1979, the building was converted into a library. On Luspholmarna, Hembygdsgården includes a museum with older local objects as well as historic buildings maintained by the local heritage association.

Getting there and fishing

The E12, also known as Blå vägen, runs from Umeå along the Umeälven via Storuman and Hemavan-Tärnaby, continuing to Mo i Rana and Nesna on the Atlantic coast. The Inlandsbanan stops in central Storuman. From the station, activities, restaurants and nature, as well as hotels and a campsite, are within walking distance. Check the timetable before your trip if you plan to travel by train.

Fishing is another option to consider when planning your trip: in Storuman Municipality, more than 2,400 lakes and the Umeälven offer many opportunities all year round. In Storuman Lapland, you can fish independently or hire a fishing guide. Guide availability may vary by season and provider.

Discover more destinations: Hemavan, Tärnaby, Åskilje, Grannäs, Storuman, Gunnarn, Slussfors, Malå.

For the broader travel overview: Västerbotten.