Umeå Energicentrum

About the museum

Umeå Energicentrum is built around Klabböle hydroelectric power station, Umeå's first hydroelectric plant, about 8 km west of Umeå city centre on the south side of the Ume River (Umeälven). The power station was designed by the engineering firm Qvist & Gjers and was built in 1898–1899 to replace the steam power station then in the town of Umeå. It was extended in 1910 and 1932 and was closed when the Stornorrfors power station came into use in 1958.

The facility is today run by the municipal energy company Umeå Energi as a power station museum and day-trip destination. The museum tells how electricity came to Umeå. On the site there is, among other things, the old power unit from Sävar power station, which was moved there in 1995, as well as the Rislidensågen (Rislidens sawmill) and the mill from the closed Baggbölesågen (Baggböle sawmill). In the Cementboden a photo exhibition about the history of Umeå is shown, with pictures from Västerbottens museum.

In addition to the museum section there is an experiment and recycling workshop, an adventure playground, Kafé Maskinisten and barbecue areas. During the summer, free activities for the whole family are organised, such as midsummer celebrations, guided tours, yoga in the park and activities by the river.

Highlights

• The power station museum in Umeå's first hydroelectric plant
• Old power unit from Sävar power station
• Rislidensågen and the mill by the water
• Photo exhibition about Umeå's history in the Cementboden
• Adventure playground and experiment workshop

Permanent exhibitions

• Kraftverksmuseet – The museum shows how electricity came to Umeå, with preserved machines from the old hydroelectric power station and the unit from Sävar power station.
• Kraft i kulturen – bildutställning om Umeås historia – In the Cementboden, pictures from Västerbottens museum depict Umeå and the city's history.

Operated by

Umeå Energi AB

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission to the experiment and recycling workshop, the adventure playground, the photo exhibition in the Cementboden and the guided tour of the power station museum during the season.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

Adventure playground and an experiment and recycling workshop, as well as free summer activities for the whole family, including an electric car track.

Getting there & parking

The facility lies in the village of Klabböle, about 8 km west of Umeå city centre on the south side of the Ume River. It can be reached by bicycle, boat or car.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Kafé Maskinisten serves fika, lighter dishes and ice cream. You may bring your own packed food, and there are barbecue areas (bring your own firewood). Dogs are welcome outdoors on a lead.

Events & venue rental

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