Sights and landmarks in Uppsala

Sights and landmarks 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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   Uppsala Cathedral

   Domkyrkan

   Gothic cathedral, which took a century and a half (1272 - 1435) to build, in the is one of the focal points of Uppsala and it dominates the city skyline. It is simultaneously the largest church in the Nordic countries, the burial site of many Swedish royals, and the seat of the Church of Sweden. Here you can see relics of Eric the Holy and Saint Bridget, and in the far end of the cathedral you will find "Vasakoret" – the royal crypt of Gustav I Vasa, "father of the Swedish nation". The walls of the crypt are covered in national romantic frescoes depicting Vasa's reign and his war for Swedish independence. Other notable burials include the 17th-century polymath Olaus Rudbeck, the 18th-century botanist Carl Linnaeus, the 18th-century mystic Emanuel Swedenborg and the theologian, archbishop and Nobel peace prize laureate Nathan Söderblom. It shouldn't be missed, but given its towering size, how could you? Free English language guided tours are held at 12:30 on the first Saturday of every month and daily late Jun–late Aug, M–Sa 10:00 and 15:00, and Su 15:00.

   08:00–18:00 daily. Mass celebrated at Mon–Sat 12:45 and Sun 11:00; all welcome·Free · Heritage listed · Wheelchair accessible · Built 1435
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   Uppsala Castle

   Uppsala Slott

   This major Uppsala landmark is stocked with large halls, paintings, and older remnants of the 16th-century castle built by the Vasa dynasty as a royal residence and a military fortification. As the castle was damaged in the 1702 city fire, the current building is smaller than it was in the 17th century, but is nevertheless built in the same style. It is the official residence of the governor of Uppsala county, and houses several museums. Due to its location on the top of Uppsalaåsen the Castle area offer some of the best views of Uppsala.

   Closed · opens noon tomorrow·Free entry · Limited wheelchair access
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   Gustavianum

   The University Museum

   Gustavianum is the oldest standing structure of the university and exhibits a selection of the most interesting objects from the university collections. Of course this includes a comprehensive history of science and of Uppsala University, with items such as an original Celsius thermometer, lecture notes from 1477, and instruments used during the scientific revolution of the 19th century. The museum also contains two archaeological exhibitions with Egyptian artifacts, mummies and sarcophagus, and findings from the Viking era boat burials in Valsgärde. The two main attractions of the museum is however the old anatomical theatre from the 17th century, where human bodies were dissected to educate medical students, and the Augsburg Art Cabinet, the world's best-preserved 17th-century curiosity cabinet. It contains some 1,000 different artifacts, and when it was built in 1632 the cabinet costed about as much as a palace or a smaller principality. The cabinet can also be viewed online for free.

   Closed · opens 11 am tomorrow·Limited wheelchair access
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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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   Bror Hjorths Hus

   Bror Hjorth's House

   The home and studio of the 20th-century sculptor and painter Bror Hjorth is now a museum dedicated to his life and art. Especially interesting for those who like nativist paintings.

   Thu–Sun 12:00 –16:00. Late Jun– late Aug: Tue–Sun 12:00 –16:00·Free · Wi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible · Built 1943
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   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 daily·80 kr. Student's tickets are 60 kr and children up to the age of 18 are free · Wheelchair accessible
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   Carolina Rediviva

   The University library; and an enormous one at that, with over 5 million volumes. The upper floors are accessible via an elevator and will provide you with a great view of Uppsala. The library has a gift shop and a museum department which exhibits prized examples, including original prints of milestone scientific achievements, such as Newton's Principia, Darwin's Origin of Species, and Linnaeus' Systema Naturae; the fantastic 16th century map Carta Marina; and the famed 6th century Silver Bible (Codex argenteus) – the best-preserved text written in the extinct Gothic language, named a UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011.

   Sep–May: Library Mon–Fri 08:30–19:00, Sat Sun 12:00–16:00, Museum: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat Sun 12:00–16:00. Jun–Aug Library and Museum Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00, Sat Sun 12:00–16:00·Free · Free entry · Built 1841
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   Evolutionsmuseet

   The Museum of Evolution of Uppsala University

   A natural history museum containing the largest fossil collection in Scandinavia. The museum is divided into palaeontological and zoological sections, housed in separate buildings on the same block. Many of the exhibited objects were collected by Linnaeus' apprentices as they travelled around the world. It also exhibits the largest collection of Chinese dinosaurs outside of China.

   Tue–Sun 12:00–16:00. The zoological section is temporarily closed due to renovation, but the palaeontological section remains open·50 kr
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    Upplandsmuseet

    The Uppland Museum

    The official regional museum of Uppsala County can be found in an old building that used to serve as water mill. Extensive permanent exhibitions regarding the pre-history and history of Uppsala and Uppsala County, covering not only political and building developments, but also people's everyday life. In addition, they always exhibit some temporary exhibition. Most exhibitions feature information in English.

    Tue–Sun 12:00 –17:00·150/120SEK · Free entry · 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 10:00–17:00·Free · Free entry
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    Mora Stenar

    Stones of Mora

    The place where Swedish kings were elected from the 13th to the 15th centuries, comparable to the more famous Scottish Stone of Scone. The stones can be seen in a small inconspicuous hut by the road side.

    24 hours daily·Free
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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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    Gamla Uppsala kyrka

    Old Uppsala church

    This 12th-century church, said to be on the site of the long-destroyed pagan Uppsala temple, was the seat of the archbishop of Sweden between 1164 and 1273. It is also known as the final resting place of Anders Celsius, inventor of the Celsius thermometer.

    Sep–May 09:00–16:00 daily, Jun–Aug 09:17:00 daily·Free
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    Medicinhistoriska museet

    The Museum of Medicinal History

    A museum concerning health and sickness in body and mind throughout history. In the 19th and 20th centuries the area was used a psychiatric hospital called Ulleråker, and many of objects used at Ulleråker are exhibited at the museum.

    Tue Thu 13:00 –17:00·Free
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    Uppsala Konstmuseum

    Uppsala Art Museum

    A local art museum with contemporary Swedish and international art. Has plenty of Uppsala ceramics and temporary exhibitions.

    Fri–Wed 12:00–16:00, Thu 12:00–20:00·Free
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    Universitetshuset

    The University Hall

    Constructed in Italian renaissance Beaux-Arts style and was completed in 1887. Here major university events and occasional public concerts take place. In the hall you will find a café, a shop and a small exhibition about the history of Uppsala University. In the main hall you can also find Uppsala University's comprehensive coin cabinet, but it is only open to the public on special occasions. The controversial aphorism "Tänka fritt är stort men tänka rätt är större" (which translates into "Thinking free is great, but thinking right is greater"), attributed to the 18th century philosophy professor Thomas Thorild, are engraved at the auditorium entrance. The phrase "think right" has been misunderstood as "think as the authorities do". Thorild was however a radical for his time; his aphorism should be read as "think reasonably".

    Mon–Fri 08.00–16.00·Free
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    Fredens Hus

    House of Peace

    A museum housing exhibitions concerning peace, conflict and human rights. Has a permanent exhibition about the life of the former secretary-general of the UN, Dag Hammarskjöld, who grew up in the castle. While the permanent exhibition feature information in English, some temporary exhibitions only feature information in Swedish.

    Wed–Fri 15:00–18:00, Sat Sun 12:00–16:00·Free · Free entry

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    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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    Helga Trefaldighets kyrka

    Church of Holy Trinity

    King Erik "the Holy" was killed in battle in or by the church in 1160. The current church building was erected in the latter part of the 13th century, making it older than Uppsala Cathedral. The interior is decorated by Sweden's most famous medieval church painter, Albertus Pictor. Architecture buffs can compare its Roman architecture to the Gothic style of the cathedral.

    09:00–17:00 daily. Mass Sun 11:00. Night open with fika and music Fri every odd week 18:00–00:00·Free
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    Linnés Sävja

    Another farm which was owned by Linné. While Hammarby was used for work and social relations Sävja was his refuge. The main building is a museum with a café. Throughout the season the site houses several events such as art exhibitions and concerts. Guided tours are held Sa 14:00, or on request for companies of at least two persons.

    Mid-May–mid-Jul: Sat Sun 12:00–17:00·Guided tours 40 kr
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    Galleri 1

    Å-huset

    A gallery operated by Uppsala Konstnärsklubb, an association of Uppsala based artists, exhibiting works made by their members.

    Wed–Fri 15:00–19:00, Sat Sun 12:00–16:00 during exhibition periods

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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 Aug·50 kr

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    Galleri Upsala

    A small gallery which is rented by different artists who exhibit and sell their own works in person. The opening hours are irregular as they depend on the schedule of the artist using the gallery.

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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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    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 Aug·Adults' tickets are 120 kr. Children's, students' and seniors' tickets are 60 kr

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    Kung Björns hög

    Important Bronze age burial mound, 7m high, 45m diameter built around 1000 BC. 52 gold decorated objects were retrieved in 1902-3 dig (Source: Wikipedia:sv)
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    Uppsala universitets myntkabinett

    The Uppsala University Coin Cabinet (Uppsala universitets myntkabinett) is one of Sweden's most important public coin and medal collections. It is housed in the main building of Uppsala University.

    Free entry
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    Upplands runinskrifter 1011

    This runestone, listed in Rundata as runic inscription U 1011, was carved in the 11th century and was originally located at Örby, Rasbo, Sweden.
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    Vaksalastenen (U 961)

    The Vaksala Runestone, designated as U 961 under the Rundata catalog, is a Viking Age memorial runestone that is located close to Vaksala Church, near Uppsala, Sweden.
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    Pumphuset

    Museum för kommunal teknik

    "only at special events or after registration"·Free entry

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    Sten Sture-monumentet
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    Fractal Cloud

    Georeference point: fratal statue outside MVM-building, SLU campus, Uppsala

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    Pope Stone

    Memorial stone for Pope John Paul II's 1989 visit to the Royal mounds outside the Old Uppsala church

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    The Pulpit

    15m cliff with remains of large Middle Bronze age fortifaction. (Soure: Wikipedia:sv)

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    Uppsala Public Library

    17 Svartbäcksgatan

    Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow·Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi
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    Tropiska Växthuset

    Botaniska trädgården, Villavägen 8

    Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow·Wheelchair accessible

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