Uppsala
Sweden · Uppland · 15 m
Description
Uppsala is a historic university city and one of Sweden’s most important cultural centers. The city is shaped by its university, founded in 1477, its imposing cathedral and a lively student atmosphere of bicycles, cafés and historic neighborhoods. Uppsala Cathedral, whose towers rise nearly 119 meters and make it the tallest church in Scandinavia, is home to the tomb of renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus, whose binomial system for naming species remains fundamental to science today. Linnaeus’s Garden and country estate at Hammarby preserve the legacy of his botanical work, while Uppsala Castle is closely linked to Swedish royal history. The ancient burial mounds of Gamla Uppsala offer a glimpse into Sweden’s pre-Christian past.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 1 day)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Uppsala Cathedral
- Gamla Uppsala royal burial mounds
- Uppsala Castle
- Uppsala University and Gustavianum
- Linnaeus Garden
- Carolina Rediviva University Library
- Uppsala University Botanical Garden
- Linnaeus Hammarby
- Fyris River canoeing
- Fyris River and city riverside
- Holy Trinity Church
- Uppsala University Main Building
- Upplandsmuseet
- Uppsala City Theatre
- Uppsala Botanical Garden orangery
- Walpurgis Night celebrations (April 30)
- Gamla Uppsala Museum
- Gamla Uppsala Church
- Old Uppsala archaeological area
- Linnéträdgården café area
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Uppsala Central