Timeline
09:00
Arrive at Linnéträdgården & Linnémuseet as it opens. The garden was planted in 1655 and restored by Carl von Linné, making it the oldest in Sweden. Walk the paths early to enjoy the quiet atmosphere and the baroque garden layout before the visitors arrive.
09:45
Walk four minutes to Café Årummet for a coffee and a slice of quiche or cake. You can sit on the large couches in the baroque-themed interior or take a seat in the riverside park next to the garden.
10:30
Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri
Walk nine minutes to Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri. This elegant café and sourdough bakery sits on the eastern bank of the Fyris river. Enjoy a pastry or a light meal with a view of the water.
Local tip
The garden is open daily, but arriving right at opening time ensures you have the space to yourself. Café Årummet and Güntherska are both within easy walking distance of the garden entrance.
Check before you go
- Linnéträdgården & Linnémuseet: Check opening hours as they may vary by season.
- Café Årummet: Open Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa,Su 09:00-22:00.
- Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri: Open Mo,Tu 09:00-19:00; We-Fr 09:00-19:30; Sa,Su 10:00-18:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Uppsala (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).