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Uppsala Sunrise: Coffee and Cathedral Views

Beat the morning chill with a hot coffee and watch the sun rise over Uppsala Cathedral.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 07:51

    Ofvandahls Hovkonditori

    Pick up a black coffee and a pastry at Ofvandahls Hovkonditori. This historic café opens at 07:30, giving you time to warm up before heading out.

  2. 08:16

    Universitetsparken

    Walk to Universitetsparken. This public park offers a quiet, green space close to the Cathedral, perfect for finding a bench or a spot on the grass to wait for the light.

  3. 08:36

    Universitetsparken

    Watch the sunrise. On this date, the sun rises at 08:36, casting a soft glow over the cathedral spires and the surrounding park.

  4. 08:51

    Café Årummet

    Head to Café Årummet for a proper breakfast. It is open from 08:00 on weekdays, so you can sit down in the baroque-themed interior or by the riverside park to enjoy quiche and coffee.

Local tip

Universitetsparken is a great vantage point because it is close to the Cathedral and offers open views toward the east, where the sun rises.

Check before you go

  • Ofvandahls Hovkonditori is open Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00.
  • Café Årummet is open Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00.

Worth knowing

  • Ofvandahls Hovkonditori is open at 07:51 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
  • Café Årummet is open at 08:51 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).

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