Uppsala walking tour & city guide
Sweden's historic university town.
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Uppsala, north of Stockholm, is home to Scandinavia's oldest university, founded in 1477. Its huge cathedral, castle and riverside cafés give it a calm, scholarly atmosphere.
The city
Uppsala Cathedral is the tallest church in Scandinavia. The Gustavianum museum has an anatomical theater, and the Linnaeus Garden recalls the botanist Carl Linnaeus. Uppsala Castle overlooks the city.
Old Uppsala
Gamla Uppsala, just north of the city, has large royal burial mounds from the 6th century, an important pagan center in the Viking age.
Top sights in Uppsala
- 1
Uppsala Cathedral
The tallest church in Scandinavia.
- 2
Gustavianum
A museum with an anatomical theater.
- 3
Uppsala Castle
A pink castle on a hill.
- 4
Linnaeus Garden
A historic botanical garden.
- 5
Gamla Uppsala
Royal burial mounds.
Food markets & where to eat in Uppsala
Fyris river cafés
Cafés along the river.
Saluhallen
A market hall by the river.
Student areas
Affordable cafés.
Food to try in Uppsala
Semla
A cream-filled bun eaten before Lent.
Kanelbulle
A cinnamon bun with coffee.
Smörgåstårta
A savory sandwich cake.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Uppsala
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