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Sunset

Golden Hour in Uppsala

A short, sun-chasing walk through the city's oldest garden and a riverside café.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:36

    Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri

    Grab a coffee and a pastry at Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri. The outdoor seating on the eastern bank of the Fyris river is perfect for watching the afternoon light build.

  2. 15:06

    Linnéträdgården & Linnémuseet

    Walk five minutes to Linnéträdgården & Linnémuseet. Stroll through the botanical garden as the sun begins its descent toward the southwest.

  3. 15:21

    Linnéträdgården & Linnémuseet

    Stay in the garden for the sunset. At 15:21 the sun dips below the horizon in the southwest, casting a final glow over the historic trees.

  4. 15:51

    Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri

    Return to Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri for a warm drink as the evening chill sets in.

Local tip

The café is open until 19:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to linger after the sun goes down.

Check before you go

  • Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri is 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).

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