Holmsund

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Holmsund is a small village near the city of Umeå in Västerbotten, northern Sweden, which serves as a port for Umeå. To the west, across the sound, there is a town called Obbola. Both Holmsund and Obbola have wood and paper industries. A ferry service runs to the Finnish port of Vaasa.

[edit] Accommodation

One of the better-known establishments in the town is "Mäster Erik Matob". It is basically a restaurant and a Youth Hostel, but also has Student Rooms. This is the most likely place in Holmsund to find people from all over the world.

[edit] Transportation

Buses run quite frequently between Umeå and Holmsund. A bus pass can be purchased for 635 Swedish Krona and used for 30 days' unlimited travel. It can be purchased from the bus driver.

Bus number 124 plies between Umeå and Holmsund. A timetable is available at [1]. More details at LänsTrafiken Website

[edit] Holmsund in pictures

Holmsund River.Photo by Wikipedia editor Yogesh Bhole (Yogb21)	Holmsund Vasa,This is an old Swedish Anchor which you will find about 10 minutes walk from Holmsund Centre. It's located near to the Bridge over the river which goes to Obbola Town. Photo by Yogb21	Holmsund Church. This is old Church you will find located a bit out of Holmsund Village. Photo by Yogb21
Old Sunken Ship at Holmsund Photo by Yogb21	Distant View of Umeå from Holmsund Photo by Yogb21	Stone Art at Holmsund Photo by Yogb21

[edit] External link

• Website About Holmsund