Timeline
14:47
Grab a coffee and a slice of cake at Konditori Fågelsången. This 1950s-style café is just a short walk from the botanical garden and offers a cozy spot to warm up before heading out.
15:07
Walk through Botaniska trädgården. The 47-minute walk from the anchor is long, but starting here lets you enjoy the Baroque garden and Orangery as you head toward the viewing area.
15:32
Stand in Botaniska trädgården and watch the sun set directly behind Kung Björns hög. This alignment is visible between 10 Nov and 14 Nov, and again from 28 Jan to 01 Feb. The sun dips behind the mound at around 15:32 local time.
16:02
End the evening at Ofvandahls Hovkonditori. This historic café, founded in 1878, is one of the oldest in Uppsala and a perfect place to reflect on the view with a traditional treat.
Local tip
The walk from Botaniska trädgården to the anchor is 47 minutes, so plan your arrival at the café accordingly. The viewing spot is in the botanical garden, looking SW toward the mound.
Check before you go
- Konditori Fågelsången is open Mo-Fr 07:30-19:00 and Sa,Su 09:00-18:00.
- Ofvandahls Hovkonditori is open Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00, Sa 10:00-17:00, and Su 11:00-17:00.
- The sunset alignment only occurs on specific dates: 10 Nov to 14 Nov and 28 Jan to 01 Feb.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Uppsala (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).