Uppsala

Lennakatten

Upsala–Lenna Jernväg

A heritage railway which stretches from Uppsala Central Station and 33 km east into the Uppsala countryside.

Weekends Jun–mid Sep, also Wed & Thu Jul–mid Aug. Several trains run on these days·The price depends on how far you go. 110–200 kr for a two-way ticket

Slottsbiografen

This cinema was built in 1914 and has preserved its decor and atmosphere since. It is famous as the cinema of Ingmar Bergman, who grew up in the neighbourhood and saw his first movies here as a child. He also frequented it as an adult and had his own designated seat. It is only open during special events, such as Uppsala International Short Film Festival, Uppsala French Film Festival, and the sound-only cinema Ljudbio.

Limited wheelchair access

Uppsala Stadsteater

Uppsala City Theatre

Uppsala's main theatre. Produces and presents theatre, dance performances, musical concerts and guest performances. Occasionally they feature plays in English.

Wheelchair accessible

Uppsala Konsert & Kongress

UKK/Musikens hus

Uppsala's main concert hall was inaugurated in 2007. By then discussions of building a concert hall had been going on for a hundred years! Since then the building and its modernist design has kept on creating controversy. The concert hall has a varied calendar which includes orchestras, dance performances, modern music as well as conferences and seminars. From the top floor you get a great panoramic view of Uppsala.

Wheelchair accessible

Fyrisbiografen

Started in 1911 and is Sweden’s oldest cinema still in business. They mainly focus on world cinema and independent movies. In 2018 it became the first cinema to be awarded the "Europa Cinemas Innovation Prize" at Venice film festival — probably the closest thing to "Golden Lion" that a cinema can receive.

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

Reginateatern

One of Uppsala's largest guest stages. They don't produce any shows of their own, but rather invite guest performers, many of which are international acts performing in English. The schedule include plays, musical shows, stand-up and dance performances. Every fall in late September or early October they organise Uppsala's international poetry festival Ordspråk, with plenty of poetry readings and spoken word performances in English.

Uppsala International Guitar Festival

Uppsala internationella gitarrfestival

Scandinavia's largest guitar event occurs during half a week in mid October. The festival includes seminars, workshops, a guitar fair, and concerts by some 300 performers.

Oct·Full festival ticket is 3,200 kr, day tickets are 1,100–1,000 kr, depending on the day. Ticket prices to individual events and concerts vary

Uppsala International Short Film Festival

Uppsala Internationella Kortfilmfestival

A festival usually held during one week in the latter part of October. More than 300 short films from around the world are showed together with lectures and seminars. All films have English dialogue or English subtitles.

Oct·One screening: (ca 90 min or 4–8 films) 90 kr. All screenings: 450 kr

Uppsala Reggae Festival

Uppsala Reggaefestival

Scandinavia's largest and oldest reggae festival has made Uppsala known as the “Reggae Mecca of the North”. Run two days in August, hosting both Swedish and international acts.

Aug·700–750 kr for one day, 1200 kr for both days

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.

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.

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.

Sunnerstabacken

Uppsala Alpina Center

The largest slopes in Uppsala, with a heights of about 40 m. The main slope has both jumps and rails.

Ski lifts are usually open 17:00–21:15 Mon–Thu, 17:00–20:00 Fri, and 10:30–16:00 Sat Sun·100 kr per day or 600 kr for the entire season

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.

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.

Kulturernas Karneval

Carnival of Cultures

A two-day carnival parade and festival with concerts, dance performances, theatre, foods and crafts, held one weekend in May. The event is intended to celebrate and highlight the diversity of cultures in Uppsala. The main festival area is in Engelska parken behind the University library Carolina Rediviva.

May

Filmstaden and Spegeln

Two neighbouring cinemas, both operated by Sweden's biggest cinema group, which also called Filmstaden. Spegeln is one of few remaining single salon theatres, but with 325 seats their one salon is the largest in Uppsala. Filmstaden, with its 12 salons, is the largest cinema in Uppsala.

Kulturnatten

Culture Night

On the second Saturday of September, most people working in culture in Uppsala show their talents downtown to masses of people walking around. The program consists of more than 600 cultural activities ranging from musical concerts to dance shows; from food tastings to beer brewing; from fire shows to jousting; and from try out qigong to try out pole dance. While there are many similar Culture Nights organised around Sweden, Uppsala's edition is estimated to be visited by some 175,000 people, making it the largest in the country.

Sep

Uppsala Pride

Welcome Out

Uppsala's largest LGBT event takes place during one weekend in September. The festival contains a busy schedule of workshops, lectures, movie screenings, and parties, and culminates in a Pride parade through Uppsala's city centre. In particular the festival focus on the conditions of newly arrived LGBT immigrants and refugees.

Sep

Curlingcompaniet

Accept groups from 4 to 10 people, though a group of 8 is recommended.

Season from Sep through Apr·1600–2000 kr (depending on the day) for one isle during two hours. The price include an instructor and gear

Leo's lekland

A kids-oriented play land with slides, trampolines, ball pools and sports arenas.

10:00 19:00 daily·160 kr per child. Free entrance for adults

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 07:30–16:00·Green fees are 150–400 kr M–F and 200–500 kr Sa Su

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 daily·160 kr M–F, 180 kr Sa Su

Upsala Golfklubb

The oldest golf club in Uppsala, and, with some 2,000 members, it is one of the largest in Sweden. They offer one 18-hole track, par 72, and two 9-hole tracks, par 35 and 31.

Mon–Fri 07:30–17:30, Sat Sun 07:30–16:00·Green fees are 225–400 kr on M, 250–600 kr Tu–F, 300–750 kr Sa Su

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.

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.

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 daily·Free

Uppsala Segelflygklubb

Uppsala Aviation Society

Offer glide flying across Uppsala County. Experience Uppsala from a height of 1000 m and try to operate the glider yourself!

1850 kr for a 20–30 minutes pre-booked 1000-m flight. 700 kr for a 15-minute 500-m flight

Wikbadet

A bathing area in the beautiful area of Wiks slott, equipped with a bridge, diving tower and a café.