Timeline
13:21
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Odinsborg. The restaurant opens at 10:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the walk begins.
14:21
Walk from Odinsborg to Valsgärde. This moraine hill holds 90 graves, including 15 lavish boat burials from the Viking era. The path is marked by a "Valsgärde" road sign off Vattholmavägen.
15:21
Stand at the bank of the Fyris River. The sun sets toward the SW, casting golden light over the archaeological site. The contrast between the quiet hill and the river view is striking as the day ends.
16:06
End your evening back at Valsgärde. The site remains open after sunset, allowing you to reflect on the history before heading back.
Local tip
The walk from Odinsborg to Valsgärde is short but involves a slight incline. Wear comfortable shoes. The restaurant at Odinsborg is open until 17:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on weekends.
Check before you go
- Odinsborg opens at 10:00. Arrive early if you want a table.
- Sunset is at 15:21 on 15 January. It gets dark quickly, so bring a warm layer.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Uppsala (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).