Things to do with kids in Uppsala

27 family-friendly places in Uppsala: zoos, aquariums, playgrounds and more.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

SeeGarden
Linnéträdgården & Linnémuseet
The Linnaean Garden and the Linnaeus Museum
The botanical garden was first planted by Olof Rudbeck in 1655, making it the oldest in Sweden. After a period of decline, it was restored and maintained by Carl von Linné and became a major attraction during Linnaeus' own lifetime. In the garden orangery, you can find exhibitions about Linnaeus' successors and disciples. The building in the southern corner of the garden served as the residence of the Linnaeus family between 1743 and 1778. It is a museum dedicated to Linnaeus' professional and personal life. Is part of the proposed Linnaean UNESCO World Heritage.
The museum is open 11:00–17:00, daily Jun–Aug and Tue–Sun May & Sep. The gates to the garden close at 20:0080 kr which includes the museum (with audio guide) and the garden. Free entry to the garden after 17:00. Guided tours are included in the entry fee and are held in English at 11:30 and 14:30 every open day. The ticket can also be used at Linnaeus' Hammarby
SeeHistory museum
Gamla Uppsala museum
Old Uppsala Museum
Tell the history of Uppsala's Viking heritage and exhibit many of the archaeological findings discovered in Gamla Uppsala. In the summer, there are daily guided tours in English at 12:30 and 15:30.
Oct–Jan: Sat–Mon Wed 12:00–16:00. Apr, May, Sep: 10:00–16:00 daily. Jun–Aug: 11:00–17:00 daily80 kr. Student's tickets are 60 kr and children up to the age of 18 are free · Wheelchair accessible
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Disagården
This open-air museum consists of an old preserved farm, and provides a picture of what life in Uppland's countryside was like in the 19th century. The house interiors are only accessible during the daily guided tour at 13:00, the daily children's tour at 14:00, and the open house hour between 15:00 and 16:00 daily.
Jun–Aug: daily 10:00–17:00Free · Free entry
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Linnés Hammarby
The Linnaeus family's summer residence is about 9 km southeast of Uppsala. It is a museum about the family, and 18th-century biology and farming. The main building can only be accessed during guided tours which are held at 12:30 in English and 11:30, 14:30 and 15:30 in Swedish on every open day. Even if you don't speak Swedish, you can join one of the Swedish-language tours in order to see the house interior. Is part of the proposed Linnaean UNESCO World Heritage. Café Sara Lisa is in the same building as the museum gift shop and offers fika and lunch.
May & Sep: Fri–Sun 11:00–17:00, Jun–Aug: Tue–Sun 11:00–17:0080 kr during opening hours. The ticket can also be used at the Linnaean Garden and the Linnaeus Museum. Free entry to the garden after 17:00
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Biotopia
A museum of Uppland's geology and biology, with dioramas of stuffed animals in their natural environment. Appropriate for families — children can discover and experience nature. It is in a beautiful park and has a nice café in the same building.
Tue Thu Fri 09:00–17:00; Wed 09:00–21:00, Sat Sun 11:00–17:00Free · Free entry
DoWater park
Fyrishov
A combined arena and recreational swimming hall-complex. The swimming hall houses both a tropical water park, Olympic-sized indoor pools, child pools, and two outdoor pools. The outdoor pools are open May–Aug. The facilities also include restaurants, relax areas, saunas and a spa & massage area. Aside from bathing Fyrishov also has a bowling alley, mini golf courses and drop in zumba classes.
Mon–Fri 06:00–21:30; Sat Sun 07:30–21:00Children 0–3 free, children 4–15 95 kr, adult's 115 kr
EatAfrican restaurant
Messob African Restaurant
A family-owned restaurant with good Ethiopian and Eritrean food and very friendly staff. Has a lot of vegan options.
Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00, Fri Sat 17:00–23:00Mains 120–200 kr · Takeaway · Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options
Drink
Bageri Brantingstorg
Somewhat "off the beaten path", this family owned neighbourhood café has preserved an atmosphere of the Swedish "Folkhem"-era of the 1950s and 60s. It is the birthplace of their signature cake Blåbärsprinsess, and, according to the local newspaper UNT, their semlor (a traditional Swedish sweet rolls usually served at lent) are the best in town.
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00 Sat 09:00–17:00Black coffee 25 kr · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating
EatFish restaurant
Hambergs
Originally a seafood store which has developed into a family-owned restaurant. Except for desserts, they serve nothing but seafood. They also have an impressive assortment of French wines. Their store can be found in the same location, selling seafood and local delicacies.
Tue–Sat 11:30–22:00Mains 200–335 kr, menus 425–700 kr
BuyBookshop
Läslusen
A children's bookstore. While they only offer a few selected works in English it is a great place to find literature in simple Swedish.
Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00; Sat 11:00–15:00
SeeArt gallery
Mollbrinks konst
A family-owned gallery selling and exhibiting Scandinavian fine art from the 19th century and onward. They specialise in works by the Swedish 19th century artist Anders Zorn.
Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat 11:00–14:00
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Skattkammaren
Treasury Museum
In its northern tower, the Uppsala Cathedral exhibit highlights from its collection. The collections include plenty of royal regalia used in the many coronations which took place in the Cathedral. They also exhibit one of the finest collections of historic textiles in the world, including the world's only preserved medieval feast dress, used by Queen Margaret of the Kalmar Union. Another exceptional, but somewhat gruesome exhibit, is the clothing worn by three members of the Sture noble family when they were massacred by the insane King Eric XIV in Uppsala in 1567. Despite being covered with visible stab-wounds and blood stains, these are the best-preserved 16th-century male feast dresses in the world.
May–Sep: 10:00–17:00 Mon–Sat, 12:30–17:00 Sun; Oct–Apr: 10:00–16:00 Mon–Sat, 12:30–16:00 Sun. Guided tours 13:30 on the first Mon every month and daily late Jun–late Aug50 kr
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Erikshjälpen
A nationwide children's rights charity organisation. Around Sweden they have several second hand stores, staffed by volunteers selling donated goods. The profit is used to help children around the world out of poverty.
Tue Thu 12:00–18:00, Sat 11:00–16:00
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Herta
A small family-owned women's fashion store. Aside from clothing they also sell furnishings, jewellery and handbags. Mostly offer French, Italian and American brands.
Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00; Sat 10:00–16:00
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Jaber
A family owned fashion warehouse. The beautiful building was once a hotel called "Gillet".
Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00; Sat 10:00–16:00
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Leo's lekland
A kids-oriented play land with slides, trampolines, ball pools and sports arenas.
10:00 19:00 daily160 kr per child. Free entrance for adults
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Söderby Golf
A family-owned golf club which offers one par-73 18-hole track and one par-60 9-hole track. They also offer accommodation.
Mon–Fri 07:30–18:00, Sat Sun 07:30–16:00Green fees are 150–400 kr M–F and 200–500 kr Sa Su
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Turbo Sport Zone & Adventure
A sport and training centre (or as some would call it; playground for adults) with a multisport area, "Ninja Warrior", trampolines, an AirTrack, climbing walls, and a parkour zone.
10:00–19:00 daily160 kr M–F, 180 kr Sa Su
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Pelle Svanslös lekplats
A Pelle Svanslös-themed children's playground. The small playground has swings, slides, and a bicycle carousel, and looks like a miniature version of Uppsala.
24 hours dailyFree
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Uppsala Krönikespel
Uppsala Chronicle Play
A reenactment of the history of Uppsala, from its mythological foundation until today. While the play is acted in Swedish, you can get an English language plot summary to follow the story. Held from 20.30 to 22.00 during several nights in late August or early September.
Aug120 kr per adult, or 60 kr for children under 16. Tickets can be bought in the Cathedral gift shop
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Vasaborgen
The Vasa Castle ruins
The 16th-century parts of Uppsala castle damaged in the 1702 fire. Among other things the ruins contain the dungeons where the 1567 "Sture murders" took place. Guided tours at 14:00 F–M are included in the entry fee.
10:00–18:00 daily, early Jun–mid-Aug and weekends late AugAdults' tickets are 120 kr. Children's, students' and seniors' tickets are 60 kr
DoPark
Klosterparken
Östra Ågatan 13
Open now · open 24 hours
DoTheme park
Leo's Lekland
Rapsgatan 1F
DoAmusement park
Stall Nåntuna
Nåntunavägen 2
DoMiniature golf course
Uppsala Bangolfklubb
Ulleråkersvägen 12
DoMiniature golf course
Studenternas Mini Golf
Ulleråkersvägen 8
DoAmusement park
Funplays
Rapsgatan 8

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