Timeline
11:47
Find Vaksalastenen (U 961) near Vaksala Church. Stand back slightly to frame the stone against the darkening sky. Wait in silence as the sun begins to crest.
13:47
Watch the golden light hit the runestone. The sun sets toward the SW, but the early morning golden light illuminates the eastern and northern faces, highlighting the intricate carvings.
14:17
Walk 8 minutes to Bönor & Blad. It opens at 10:00, which is just after the golden light phase ends. Order a coffee and a pastry to go or sit in.
14:47
Walk 52 minutes to Linnéträdgården & Linnémuseet. Stroll through the oldest botanical garden in Sweden, planted by Olof Rudbeck in 1655 and later maintained by Carl von Linné. The historic paths offer a quiet contrast to the early morning rush.
Local tip
The walk from Vaksalastenen to the city center is long. Consider taking a bus or taxi to Bönor & Blad if you want to save time for coffee. If you prefer a shorter walk, grab coffee at Bönor & Blad and then head directly to Linnéträdgården.
Check before you go
- Bönor & Blad opens at 10:00. Plan to arrive after this time.
- Linnéträdgården & Linnémuseet opening hours are not specified in the context, so check the official website for current times.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Uppsala (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).