Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala

A university town with the tallest cathedral in Scandinavia.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Uppsala

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Uppsala Cathedral, the tallest in Scandinavia, where Linnaeus is buried.
  2. AfternoonSee the Gustavianum museum and its anatomical theatre, then the Linnaeus Garden.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the student quarter around the river Fyris.

Day 2

Visit the royal Viking burial mounds of Gamla Uppsala.

What to eat

A semla bun in spring, or a fika with cardamom bun.

Local tips

Make the most of Uppsala

Beat the crowds

Uppsala is calm. The cathedral is quiet on weekday mornings.

Best photo spot

The cathedral, the tallest church in Scandinavia, from the river.

Getting there

Trains from Stockholm take about 40 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Old Uppsala, with Viking-age royal burial mounds.

Good to know

Uppsala has the oldest university in the Nordics. The botanical garden was laid out by Linnaeus.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Uppsala

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Plan your visit

Getting to Uppsala

Getting there

  • Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)30 km away
  • Stockholm65 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySweden

Questions

Uppsala: good to know

Is Uppsala worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A university town with the tallest cathedral in Scandinavia.

How many days do you need in Uppsala?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Uppsala?

You can visit all year. Uppsala is calm. The cathedral is quiet on weekday mornings.

How do you get to Uppsala?

The nearest airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), about 30 km away. Trains from Stockholm take about 40 minutes.

What is there to see near Uppsala?

Nearby hidden places include Stockholm (64 km), Nuuksio National Park (384 km) and Oslo (384 km).

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