Parks and the outdoors in Uppsala

Parks and the outdoors in Uppsala

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   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 20:00·80 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
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   Botaniska trädgården

   The Botanical Garden

   The main garden at the university consists of the Baroque garden, the Orangery and the Tropical Greenhouse. It was planted in 1664 as a castle garden, but, in 1787, it was donated to the university.

   Park: Daily May–Oct 07:00–21:00, Nov–Apr 07:00–19:00. Orangery: Tue–Fri 09:00–15:00. Tropical Green House: Sep–May Tue–Fri 09:00–15:00, Sat Sun 12:00–15:00, Jun–Aug Tue, Wed, Fri 09:00–15:00, Thu 09:00–18:00, Sat Sun 11:00–16:00·Free, except for Tropical Greenhouse, which is 60 kr
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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 11:00–17:00·80 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 11:00–17:00·Free · Free entry
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   Uppsala Gamla Kyrkogård

   Uppsala Old Cemetery

   The largest cemetery in Uppsala is a beautiful place for a walk. Notable burials include the national romantic poet and historian Erik Gustaf Geijer; the poet Gustaf Fröding; artists Olof Thunman and Bruno Liljefors; Nobel laureates Kai Siegbahn, Arne Tiselius, Svante Arrhenius and the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dag Hammarskjöld, who died under mysterious circumstances during his tenure as secretary general of the UN.
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   Valsgärde

   At the bank of Fyris River, there is a small moraine hill which does not look like much to the eye. However, it covers one of the most important Viking-era archaeological sites ever excavated. Between the 5th and 11th centuries AD, this site was used as a burial site. Archaeologists have discovered some 90 graves, including 15 lavish boat burials. Since the same site was used continuously for such a long time period, archaeologists use its findings to compare how the same culture developed over time. There are no noticeable remnants at the site. These can be found at the University museum Gustavianum, in central Uppsala. However, you can still visit Valsgärde to appreciate its beautiful landscape and historical atmosphere.
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   Flustret

   This garden pavilion was constructed in 1842, making it one of the oldest nightlife venues in Uppsala. It is operated as a nightclub with plenty of events and concerts. On Saturdays, they have three dancefloors, playing house, radio hits, and hits from the 1970s, 80s & 90s, but, on Fridays, only the house dancefloor is open. Compared to other local clubs, they target (and attract) a somewhat more mature audience from ages 23 and upwards.

   Fri Sat 22:30–03:00·Entry 120 kr Friday and 150 kr Saturday · Built 1842
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   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 07:30–21:00·Children 0–3 free, children 4–15 95 kr, adult's 115 kr
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   Café Årummet

   Offer a wide choice of quiche, cakes and smaller sweets. Aside from hot drinks they also serve beers and wines. Sit down in one of the large couches in their baroque-themed interior, or have a seat in the riverside park Gotlandsparken, right on their doorstep. They always serve a lot of fresh fruit with their cakes.

   Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00; Sat Sun 09:00–22:00·Black coffee 30 kr · Vegan options · Wi-Fi

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    Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri

    An elegant café and sourdough bakery, with a large outdoor seating area on the eastern bank of Fyris river. In addition to pastries, they also serve hot and cold meals, and, unlike most Swedish cafés, a wide range of alcoholic beverages.

    Mon & Tue 09:00–19:00, Wed–Fri 09:00–19:30 Sat Sun 10:00–18:00·Black coffee 33 kr · Outdoor seating · Vegan options

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    Tzatziki

    Greek restaurant in a beautiful environment just by the Fyris River and below the Cathedral. Their outdoor seating area, within arms-length of the river, is arguably the best in Uppsala.

    Mon–Fri 16:00–23:00; Sat 13:00–23:00; Sun 13:00–22:00·Mains 150–250 kr · Limited wheelchair access

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    Parksnäckan

    An open-air guest stage in the city park. They are only open during summer, when they offer a busy and varied schedule, mostly of musical concerts. A bar at the premise offer hot and cold drinks, fika and food.

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    Hågadalen-Nåsten

    A 1,700-hectare (4,200-acre) natural reserve within walking distance from the city centre. One of the main sights in the reserve is (aka Kung Björns hög), a bronze age burial mound. It held the most gold of any Bronze Age tomb in Scandinavia and contained about a third of all the Bronze Age gold objects ever found in Sweden! Dating from around 1000 BC, it is twice as old as the more famous Old Uppsala burial mounds. Some 3 km south of the mound you can find remnants of the Bronze Age hillfort. The natural reserve is part of the proposed Linnaean UNESCO World Heritage.
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    Stadsskogen

    Stadsskogen, which literally means "The Town Forest", is a 108-hectare (267-acre) forested park and natural reserve. It is filled with small paths and trails, making it a great recreational area for hiking, biking, skiing and jogging. The forest had been used as a stone quarry and military practice field, and remains from these activities can still be seen. One section of the forest known as "Trollskogen" (The Trolls' Woods) developed freely, untouched by human intervention, for the last 50 years.
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    Fyris Park

    Run by a local dance association. In summer it turns into a car boot sale.

    Held weekly on Sundays 12:00–15:00

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    Fiby Urskog

    Fiby Primeval Forest

    An 87-hectare (215-acre) natural reserve and ancient woodland, virtually untouched by humans since the 18th century. It has become a habitat for many unusual species of birds, insects and fungi. A hiking trail will take you across the woodlands and make sure that you don't get lost.
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    Storvadsbadet

    A public bathing area in Fyris River, some 6 km north of the city centre. The site is handicap-accessible and offers public restrooms, and has an adjacent area where you can bathe your dog.

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    Le Parc

    A day-time restaurant and night-time bar in a beautiful garden. Huge outdoor seating is open from April to September. On Friday and Saturday nights, there is a dancefloor playing hits from the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

    Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00, Sat Sun 13:00–03:00·Beers from 70 kr · Wheelchair accessible

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    Boländerna

    The biggest district for buying "not everyday stuff" (electronics, furniture, bikes) in Uppsala. This is where you find the second biggest IKEA in Sweden, MediaMarkt, Bauhaus, Elgiganten and so on. It can park nearly 8,000 vehicles, which makes this one of the biggest concrete jungles in Sweden.

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    Fullerö Handel

    A SQM 2000 store selling gifts, furnishings and garden accessories. They also have a café.

    Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00, Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–17:00

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    Fjällnora naturistbad

    A recreation area with two beaches in lakes Trehörningen and Ramsen. Besides bathing, you can also fish, go kayaking or bike or hike on the trails scattered around the area. In winter, it is possible to go skiing on the trails or skating on the lakes.

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    Hammarskogsbadet

    A recreation area some 10 km south west of central Uppsala. You can fish, bathe, or skate on lake Mälaren, or hike or ski around the local tracks. The site is also popular among ornithologists.

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    Boat-trip

    Go on a boat-trip on the river Fyrisån that takes you to the lake Ekoln, a part of Mälaren. Continue to the castle Skokloster or Sigtuna. The main shipping companies are:.

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    Lyssnaängsbadet

    A public bathing area in Lake Mälaren by the southern outskirts of Uppsala, some 10 km from the city centre.
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    Roof Walk

    Offer guided tours on the roof of Uppsala Castle. The tour takes about 90 minutes.

    12:00 every Sat May–Sep·600 kr per person. Exclusive tour for two 2,500 kr

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    Valborg

    Walpurgis Night

    Held on the last of April. Valborg began as a pagan spring feast but became particularly popular among Swedish students in the 19th century, thus earning a special place in the Uppsala calendar. During the day, tens of thousands of people are out on the streets and parks. Lots of champagne is consumed (or sprayed) and the whole town is like one big festival. At 10:00, students riding decorated rafts race down the Fyris River, usually crashing in the two waterfalls. At 15:00, lots of people gather below Carolina Rediviva and put on their white student caps at a signal, and the masses rejoice. At 21:00, a choir is singing an ode to spring by the castle, and as the day turns to night bonfires are lit all around the city. While Valborg proper is celebrated on April 30, this does not keep the most dedicated students from also partying on "Skvalborg" (April 28), "Kvalborg" (April 29) and "Finalborg" (May 1).

    Apr

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    Universitetsparken

    University Park (Swedish: Universitetsparken), is a public park in central Uppsala in Sweden, situated in the historical Fjärdingen district close to Uppsala Cathedral. The park was created in its present form following the completion of the centrally situated University Main Building on the site during the 1880s, and retains much of its original character today. Many historical sights surround the park, including the 19th century University building, Södermanlands-Nerikes nation, Gustavianum, Ekerman House and the 18th-century Archbishop's Residence.
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    Engelska parken

    Thunbergsv.
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    Observatorieparken
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    Klosterparken

    Östra Ågatan 13

    Open now · open 24 hours
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    Källparken

    Källparksgatan
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    Stadsträdgården

    Stadsträdgården
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    Vasaparken

    Vasagatan 1A
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    Martin Luther Kings plan

    Övre Slottsgatan 14A

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    Frodeparken

    Salagatan 49B
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    Hedströmska kilen

    Börjegatan 19

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    Flogstaparken

    Flogstavägen 23

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    Gotlandsparken

    Östra Ågatan 13-9
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    Gränbyparken

    Albert Engströmsgatan 33
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    Artediparken

    Orphei Drängars plats 1-9

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