Timeline
13:51
Arrive at Uppsala Segelflygklubb for your pre-booked 20–30 minute flight. This is a 1000-m experience that costs 1850 kr. You will experience Uppsala from a height of 1000 m and try to operate the glider yourself.
14:51
Debrief with the instructors and collect your certificate. The flight window closes as the sun dips low.
15:36
Head to the club's cafe for a hot drink to warm up after the chill of the air. The golden light is fading, but the views remain.
Local tip
Since there are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate context for Uppsala Segelflygklubb, ensure you bring cash or card for the flight and any internal cafe services. Check the route to the airfield in advance as directions are not provided.
Check before you go
- Pre-book your flight online. The 1000-m flight is 1850 kr and lasts 20–30 minutes.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 15:21. Arrive at least 90 minutes before to complete safety briefings and preparation.
- Check the route to Uppsala Segelflygklubb as directions are not provided in the local data.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Uppsala (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).