Uppsala

Linnéträdgården & Linnémuseet

The Linnaean Garden and the Linnaeus Museum

The botanical garden was first planted by Olof Rudbeck in 1655, making it the oldest in Sweden. After a period of decline, it was restored and maintained by Carl von Linné and became a major attraction during Linnaeus' own lifetime. In the garden orangery, you can find exhibitions about Linnaeus' successors and disciples. The building in the southern corner of the garden served as the residence of the Linnaeus family between 1743 and 1778. It is a museum dedicated to Linnaeus' professional and personal life. Is part of the proposed Linnaean UNESCO World Heritage.

The museum is open 11:00–17:00, daily Jun–Aug and Tue–Sun May & Sep. The gates to the garden close at 20:00·80 kr which includes the museum (with audio guide) and the garden. Free entry to the garden after 17:00. Guided tours are included in the entry fee and are held in English at 11:30 and 14:30 every open day. The ticket can also be used at Linnaeus' Hammarby

Uppsala Cathedral

Domkyrkan

Gothic cathedral, which took a century and a half (1272 - 1435) to build, in the is one of the focal points of Uppsala and it dominates the city skyline. It is simultaneously the largest church in the Nordic countries, the burial site of many Swedish royals, and the seat of the Church of Sweden. Here you can see relics of Eric the Holy and Saint Bridget, and in the far end of the cathedral you will find "Vasakoret" – the royal crypt of Gustav I Vasa, "father of the Swedish nation". The walls of the crypt are covered in national romantic frescoes depicting Vasa's reign and his war for Swedish independence. Other notable burials include the 17th-century polymath Olaus Rudbeck, the 18th-century botanist Carl Linnaeus, the 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg and the theologian, archbishop and Nobel peace prize laureate Nathan Söderblom. It shouldn't be missed, but given its towering size, how could you? Free English language guided tours are held at 12:30 on the first Saturday of every month and daily late Jun–late Aug, M–Sa 10:00 and 15:00, and Su 15:00.

08:00–18:00 daily. Mass celebrated at Mon–Sat 12:45 and Sun 11:00; all welcome·Free · Heritage listed · Wheelchair accessible · Built 1435

Uppsala Castle

Uppsala Slott

This major Uppsala landmark is stocked with large halls, paintings, and older remnants of the 16th-century castle built by the Vasa dynasty as a royal residence and a military fortification. As the castle was damaged in the 1702 city fire, the current building is smaller than it was in the 17th century, but is nevertheless built in the same style. It is the official residence of the governor of Uppsala county, and houses several museums. Due to its location on the top of Uppsalaåsen the Castle area offer some of the best views of Uppsala.

Closed · opens noon tomorrow·Free entry · Limited wheelchair access

Gustavianum

The University Museum

Gustavianum is the oldest standing structure of the university and exhibits a selection of the most interesting objects from the university collections. Of course this includes a comprehensive history of science and of Uppsala University, with items such as an original Celsius thermometer, lecture notes from 1477, and instruments used during the scientific revolution of the 19th century. The museum also contains two archaeological exhibitions with Egyptian artifacts, mummies and sarcophagus, and findings from the Viking era boat burials in Valsgärde. The two main attractions of the museum is however the old anatomical theatre from the 17th century, where human bodies were dissected to educate medical students, and the Augsburg Art Cabinet, the world's best-preserved 17th-century curiosity cabinet. It contains some 1,000 different artifacts, and when it was built in 1632 the cabinet costed about as much as a palace or a smaller principality. The cabinet can also be viewed online for free.

Closed · opens 11 am tomorrow·Limited wheelchair access

Botaniska trädgården

The Botanical Garden

The main garden at the university consists of the Baroque garden, the Orangery and the Tropical Greenhouse. It was planted in 1664 as a castle garden, but, in 1787, it was donated to the university.

Park: Daily May–Oct 07:00–21:00, Nov–Apr 07:00–19:00. Orangery: Tue–Fri 09:00–15:00. Tropical Green House: Sep–May Tue–Fri 09:00–15:00, Sat Sun 12:00–15:00, Jun–Aug Tue, Wed, Fri 09:00–15:00, Thu 09:00–18:00, Sat Sun 11:00–16:00·Free, except for Tropical Greenhouse, which is 60 kr

Lennakatten

Upsala–Lenna Jernväg

A heritage railway which stretches from Uppsala Central Station and 33 km east into the Uppsala countryside.

Weekends Jun–mid Sep, also Wed & Thu Jul–mid Aug. Several trains run on these days·The price depends on how far you go. 110–200 kr for a two-way ticket

Bror Hjorths Hus

Bror Hjorth's House

The home and studio of the 20th-century sculptor and painter Bror Hjorth is now a museum dedicated to his life and art. Especially interesting for those who like nativist paintings.

Thu–Sun 12:00 –16:00. Late Jun– late Aug: Tue–Sun 12:00 –16:00·Free · Wi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible · Built 1943

Gamla Uppsala museum

Old Uppsala Museum

Tell the history of Uppsala's Viking heritage and exhibit many of the archaeological findings discovered in Gamla Uppsala. In the summer, there are daily guided tours in English at 12:30 and 15:30.

Oct–Jan: Sat–Mon Wed 12:00–16:00. Apr, May, Sep: 10:00–16:00 daily. Jun–Aug: 11:00–17:00 daily·80 kr. Student's tickets are 60 kr and children up to the age of 18 are free · Wheelchair accessible

Ofvandahls Hovkonditori

A traditional old cafe. Founded in 1878, this is one of the oldest operating cafés in Uppsala. It quickly became a popular place among Uppsala's students and cultural circles. It is the birthplace of the local Uppsala pastry "Studentska". They sometimes have poetry slam contests and other poetry readings, but they are mostly in Swedish.

Mon–Fri 07:30–18:00; Sat 10:00–17:00; Sun 11:00–17:00·Black coffee 30 kr · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

Carolina Rediviva

The University library; and an enormous one at that, with over 5 million volumes. The upper floors are accessible via an elevator and will provide you with a great view of Uppsala. The library has a gift shop and a museum department which exhibits prized examples, including original prints of milestone scientific achievements, such as Newton's Principia, Darwin's Origin of Species, and Linnaeus' Systema Naturae; the fantastic 16th century map Carta Marina; and the famed 6th century Silver Bible (Codex argenteus) – the best-preserved text written in the extinct Gothic language, named a UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011.

Sep–May: Library Mon–Fri 08:30–19:00, Sat Sun 12:00–16:00, Museum: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat Sun 12:00–16:00. Jun–Aug Library and Museum Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00, Sat Sun 12:00–16:00·Free · Free entry · Built 1841

Evolutionsmuseet

The Museum of Evolution of Uppsala University

A natural history museum containing the largest fossil collection in Scandinavia. The museum is divided into palaeontological and zoological sections, housed in separate buildings on the same block. Many of the exhibited objects were collected by Linnaeus' apprentices as they travelled around the world. It also exhibits the largest collection of Chinese dinosaurs outside of China.

Tue–Sun 12:00–16:00. The zoological section is temporarily closed due to renovation, but the palaeontological section remains open·50 kr

Upplandsmuseet

The Uppland Museum

The official regional museum of Uppsala County can be found in an old building that used to serve as water mill. Extensive permanent exhibitions regarding the pre-history and history of Uppsala and Uppsala County, covering not only political and building developments, but also people's everyday life. In addition, they always exhibit some temporary exhibition. Most exhibitions feature information in English.

Tue–Sun 12:00 –17:00·150/120SEK · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible

Disagården

This open-air museum consists of an old preserved farm, and provides a picture of what life in Uppland's countryside was like in the 19th century. The house interiors are only accessible during the daily guided tour at 13:00, the daily children's tour at 14:00, and the open house hour between 15:00 and 16:00 daily.

Jun–Aug: daily 10:00–17:00·Free · Free entry

Mora Stenar

Stones of Mora

The place where Swedish kings were elected from the 13th to the 15th centuries, comparable to the more famous Scottish Stone of Scone. The stones can be seen in a small inconspicuous hut by the road side.

24 hours daily·Free

Slottsbiografen

This cinema was built in 1914 and has preserved its decor and atmosphere since. It is famous as the cinema of Ingmar Bergman, who grew up in the neighbourhood and saw his first movies here as a child. He also frequented it as an adult and had his own designated seat. It is only open during special events, such as Uppsala International Short Film Festival, Uppsala French Film Festival, and the sound-only cinema Ljudbio.

Limited wheelchair access

Linnés Hammarby

The Linnaeus family's summer residence is about 9 km southeast of Uppsala. It is a museum about the family, and 18th-century biology and farming. The main building can only be accessed during guided tours which are held at 12:30 in English and 11:30, 14:30 and 15:30 in Swedish on every open day. Even if you don't speak Swedish, you can join one of the Swedish-language tours in order to see the house interior. Is part of the proposed Linnaean UNESCO World Heritage. Café Sara Lisa is in the same building as the museum gift shop and offers fika and lunch.

May & Sep: Fri–Sun 11:00–17:00, Jun–Aug: Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00·80 kr during opening hours. The ticket can also be used at the Linnaean Garden and the Linnaeus Museum. Free entry to the garden after 17:00

Biotopia

A museum of Uppland's geology and biology, with dioramas of stuffed animals in their natural environment. Appropriate for families — children can discover and experience nature. It is in a beautiful park and has a nice café in the same building.

Tue Thu Fri 09:00–17:00; Wed 09:00–21:00, Sat Sun 11:00–17:00·Free · Free entry

Uppsala Stadsteater

Uppsala City Theatre

Uppsala's main theatre. Produces and presents theatre, dance performances, musical concerts and guest performances. Occasionally they feature plays in English.

Wheelchair accessible

Uppsala Konsert & Kongress

UKK/Musikens hus

Uppsala's main concert hall was inaugurated in 2007. By then discussions of building a concert hall had been going on for a hundred years! Since then the building and its modernist design has kept on creating controversy. The concert hall has a varied calendar which includes orchestras, dance performances, modern music as well as conferences and seminars. From the top floor you get a great panoramic view of Uppsala.

Wheelchair accessible

Uppsala Gamla Kyrkogård

Uppsala Old Cemetery

The largest cemetery in Uppsala is a beautiful place for a walk. Notable burials include the national romantic poet and historian Erik Gustaf Geijer; the poet Gustaf Fröding; artists Olof Thunman and Bruno Liljefors; Nobel laureates Kai Siegbahn, Arne Tiselius, Svante Arrhenius and the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dag Hammarskjöld, who died under mysterious circumstances during his tenure as secretary general of the UN.

Fyrisbiografen

Started in 1911 and is Sweden’s oldest cinema still in business. They mainly focus on world cinema and independent movies. In 2018 it became the first cinema to be awarded the "Europa Cinemas Innovation Prize" at Venice film festival — probably the closest thing to "Golden Lion" that a cinema can receive.

Valsgärde

At the bank of Fyris River, there is a small moraine hill which does not look like much to the eye. However, it covers one of the most important Viking-era archaeological sites ever excavated. Between the 5th and 11th centuries AD, this site was used as a burial site. Archaeologists have discovered some 90 graves, including 15 lavish boat burials. Since the same site was used continuously for such a long time period, archaeologists use its findings to compare how the same culture developed over time. There are no noticeable remnants at the site. These can be found at the University museum Gustavianum, in central Uppsala. However, you can still visit Valsgärde to appreciate its beautiful landscape and historical atmosphere.

Uppsala Auktionskammare

Uppsala Auction Chamber

Founded in 1731, it is one of the oldest auction chambers in the world. Items include furniture and antiques from the 17th century and onwards, Asian objects, jewellery and fine arts from both old masters, and contemporary artists. Auctions are held about once every month and is divided into three categories. The most valuable goods are sold during "important sales" weeks in early June and early December every year. Smaller "decorative sales" auctions are held about six times a year. "Special auctions" are organised on occasions when the chamber is entrusted some comprehensive prestigious collection.

Prices of "Important Sales" range from 10,000 kr to 10,000,000 kr, while prices during decorative sales vary from 2,000 kr to 30,000 kr. Viewings of the objects are organised before every auction and are always free and open to the public

Flustret

This garden pavilion was constructed in 1842, making it one of the oldest nightlife venues in Uppsala. It is operated as a nightclub with plenty of events and concerts. On Saturdays, they have three dancefloors, playing house, radio hits, and hits from the 1970s, 80s & 90s, but, on Fridays, only the house dancefloor is open. Compared to other local clubs, they target (and attract) a somewhat more mature audience from ages 23 and upwards.

Fri Sat 22:30–03:00·Entry 120 kr Friday and 150 kr Saturday · Built 1842

Katalin And All That Jazz

A nice place with an active calendar of international and national touring acts, ranging from jazz to metal to comedy clubs. Jazz-sessions every Sa 15:00–17:00. Aside from drinks they also serve dinner.

Mon Tue 16:00–23:00; Wed Thu 16:00–00:00; Fri Sat 13:00–01:00·Ticket prices vary between concerts. On the rare occasions when there is no concert entry is free · Wheelchair accessible

Gamla Uppsala kyrka

Old Uppsala church

This 12th-century church, said to be on the site of the long-destroyed pagan Uppsala temple, was the seat of the archbishop of Sweden between 1164 and 1273. It is also known as the final resting place of Anders Celsius, inventor of the Celsius thermometer.

Sep–May 09:00–16:00 daily, Jun–Aug 09:17:00 daily·Free

Medicinhistoriska museet

The Museum of Medicinal History

A museum concerning health and sickness in body and mind throughout history. In the 19th and 20th centuries the area was used a psychiatric hospital called Ulleråker, and many of objects used at Ulleråker are exhibited at the museum.

Tue Thu 13:00 –17:00·Free

Uppsala Konstmuseum

Uppsala Art Museum

A local art museum with contemporary Swedish and international art. Has plenty of Uppsala ceramics and temporary exhibitions.

Fri–Wed 12:00–16:00, Thu 12:00–20:00·Free

Fyrishov

A combined arena and recreational swimming hall-complex. The swimming hall houses both a tropical water park, Olympic-sized indoor pools, child pools, and two outdoor pools. The outdoor pools are open May–Aug. The facilities also include restaurants, relax areas, saunas and a spa & massage area. Aside from bathing Fyrishov also has a bowling alley, mini golf courses and drop in zumba classes.

Mon–Fri 06:00–21:30; Sat Sun 07:30–21:00·Children 0–3 free, children 4–15 95 kr, adult's 115 kr

Reginateatern

One of Uppsala's largest guest stages. They don't produce any shows of their own, but rather invite guest performers, many of which are international acts performing in English. The schedule include plays, musical shows, stand-up and dance performances. Every fall in late September or early October they organise Uppsala's international poetry festival Ordspråk, with plenty of poetry readings and spoken word performances in English.