Holmsund is a small village near Umeå City in Västerbotten, northern Sweden, which serves as a port for Umeå city. To the west across the sound, there is a town called Obbola . Both Holmsund and Obbola have wood and paper industries.
Accommodation
One of the better-known establishments in the town is "Mäster Erik". 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.
Transportation
Buses often run 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 Dowload Timetable. More details at LansTrafiken Website
Holmsund in pictures
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