Timeline
14:06
Pick up a warm drink and a pastry at Odinsborg. This small eatery near the museum is open until 18:00 on Saturdays, giving you time to grab something before the evening crowds arrive.
14:36
Enter the Gamla Uppsala museum. The building houses archaeological findings from the Viking era. In winter, the museum is open from 12:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays, so you have time to explore the exhibits before the sun begins to dip.
15:21
Step outside for sunset. The sun sets toward the southwest at 15:21, casting a warm glow over the ancient burial mounds and the museum grounds. This is the perfect moment to take in the history and the light.
16:06
Head to Ofvandahls Hovkonditori for dinner and a drink. Founded in 1878, this traditional café is one of the oldest in Uppsala. It is open until 17:00 on Saturdays, but since it is a café, you can enjoy pastries and coffee in the cozy interior as the evening sets in. Note: If you prefer a full dinner, check the route to Restaurang Maestro (10 min walk), which is open until 22:00.
Local tip
The museum closes at 16:00 in winter, so plan your visit to finish inside before sunset. Ofvandahls Hovkonditori closes at 17:00 on Saturdays, so if you want to stay later, move your stop to Restaurang Maestro.
Check before you go
- Gamla Uppsala museum is open 12:00–16:00 on Saturdays in winter.
- Odinsborg is open 10:00–18:00 on Saturdays.
- Ofvandahls Hovkonditori is open 10:00–17:00 on Saturdays.
- Restaurang Maestro is open 11:00–22:00 daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Uppsala (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).