Timeline
08:06
Take the lift to the top floor of the concert hall. The modernist building offers a panoramic view of Uppsala. Position yourself to look toward the east-northeast where the cathedral spires rise against the morning sky.
08:36
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January, the sun rises at 08:36 and the sky begins to brighten shortly before. The golden light starts around 13:48, but the initial sunrise provides a crisp, clear view of the city’s silhouette.
09:06
Walk 13 minutes from the concert hall to Ofvandahls Hovkonditori. This traditional café, founded in 1878, is one of the oldest in Uppsala and a favorite among students and cultural circles. Order a black coffee and a slice of the local Uppsala pancake while it is still warm.
09:51
Walk 15 minutes from the café to Universitetsparken. This public park sits in the historical Fjärdingen district close to Uppsala Cathedral. It is a quiet, green space perfect for digesting your fika and taking in the historic atmosphere of the university city.
Local tip
The concert hall is open to visitors for the panoramic view. Check the current opening times for the top floor before you go, as access may vary by event schedule. Ofvandahls Hovkonditori is open from 07:30 on weekdays, so you will have plenty of time for coffee after sunrise.
Check before you go
- Verify the opening hours for the top floor of Uppsala Konsert & Kongress.
- Ofvandahls Hovkonditori is open Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00.
Worth knowing
- Ofvandahls Hovkonditori is open at 09:06 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Uppsala (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).