From Umeå city.
25 min car
30 min bike
35 min public transport
HC / family – adaption
HC: Both locations are easy access for HC. There is a closer parking in Hällan although sometimes this is closed. Kärleksviken has a HC -parking next to the lake.
Kids/family: Kärleksviken have an adventure path and other things to enjoy while you wait for the Aurora.
Hällan
A perfect view towards the north, with places to build a fire and enjoy.
Public transport:
Take bus No.2 to Rullstensgatan. From here you turn right and walk up Istidsgatan. Where that road ends, take the tunnel underneath E12, then take a left and follow the cycle path for 100meters until you a the sign for Kinabron. From here walk 300meters and take a left.
Car:
Drive east from the city towards Tomtebo along Tomtebovägen. Then take the road Älvans väg towards Olle Fiskares väg and follow this for 1.6km north. Here, park, turn left and walk 350meters to Hällan.
KÄRLEKSVIKEN
Here there is a nice beach and places to build a fire to keep warm.
Public transport:
Take bus No.8 to Källplatsen. From here, walk north towards the lake. When you arrive at the lake, just follow the path and then gravel road for 1.1 kilometers until you reach Kärleksviken.
Car:
Drive east from the city towards Tomtebo along Tomtebovägen. Turn onto Kålhagsvägen on your left, and follow it up towards the lake. When you arrive at the parkinglot near the lake, take a right and drive along the gravel road for 700 meters. When you pass KFUM you will see a parking lot on the right, where you can park. Walk for 400meters towards Kärleksviken.