4 Days in Uppsala: What to Do and See in Uppsala

Day 1 | Morning

Gamla Uppsala

Opening Hours: Open from 4/1-4/30,Mon,Wed,Sat-Sun,12:00am-4:00pm;Open from 5/1-8/31,10:00am-4:00pm;Open from 9/1-11/30,Mon,Wed,Sat-Sun,12:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 SEK

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Gamla Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden

The ancient city of Uppsala is located in the northern part of the city and can be said to be the oldest historical area in Scandinavia. The ancient city basically consists of a museum and three Swedish tombs around the 6th century. In the museum, you can learn about the history and culture of the ancient Vikings and the city of Uppsala. And the three tombs basically have nothing left, just become small mounds, but here, it is also good to take a walk along the path.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Gamla Uppsala, Uppsala Castle next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Uppsala Castle

Ticket Price: 30 SEK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Slottet, 752 37 Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala Castle was built in the city of Uppsala and is one of the landmark buildings in the city. At present, the castle maintains the original appearance when it was built in the early 16th century. There are Uppsala Cathedral and Linnaeus Museum nearby. Standing on the viewing platform outside the castle, you can overlook the whole point. It's also a good photo spot to take pictures of the cathedral.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Uppsala Castle? Hotel Villa Anna is one of your top choices.

Hotel Villa Anna

This intimate Uppsala hotel is housed in a 19th-century building, 100 metres from the Uppsala Cathedral. It offers free Wi-Fi, individually designed guest rooms with city views and an in-house, quality restaurant. Luxury beds and Swedish designer furniture decorate each guest room at Hotel Villa Anna. All have a flat-screen TV, minibar and electric kettle. Bathrobes and slippers are also included for added comfort. Traditional Swedish cuisine with a modern touch is served in Villa Anna’s restaurant. Local produce is used, often organic. The vaulted wine cellar offers a large selection of fine wines. The 24-hour front desk staff will gladly recommend area attractions and restaurants. Uppsala Central Station is 1 km away.

Day 2 | Morning

Linnaeus Garden & Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 5/1-9/30,Tue-Sun,11:00am-5:00pm;Closed from 5/1-9/30,Mon

Ticket Price: 60 SEK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Linnaeus Garden & Museum, Uppsala University, Fjärdingen, Uppsala, Sweden

The Linnaeus Museum is a small and chic house that records and displays scenes from the life and work of the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus. In the garden of the museum, various flowers and plants are planted, and nearly a thousand kinds of herbs are cultivated. When summer comes, you can see the flowers in full bloom.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Gustavianum - Uppsala University Museum nearby is the top choice before you leave Linnaeus Garden & Museum and hit the road.

Gustavianum - Uppsala University Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 50 SEK

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Akademigatan 3, 753 10 Uppsala, Sweden

It is also known as Uppsala University Museum. It is located next to Uppsala Cathedral. There are still many internal collections. As a university museum, there are Nordic Ancient Museum, Victoria Museum (Egyptian Ancient Museum) and school cultural history. The exhibition, as well as the famous Anatomy Theater, is still worth seeing.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Gustavianum - Uppsala University Museum? Grand Hotell Hörnan is one of your top choices.

Grand Hotell Hörnan

Grand Hotell H?rnan is set in an early 20th-century building, 400 metres from Uppsala Central Station. Renovated in 2013, all rooms include a flat-screen TV, a seating area and free Wi-Fi access. The comfortably designed rooms at Hotell H?rnan offer old-world charm and a work desk. Some include a private balcony with city views. A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel’s stylish dining room. Drinks and light meals are available in the cosy Lobby Bar. The hotel is situated 50 metres from Kungs?ngsgatan, Uppsala’s main pedestrian street. Uppsala Cathedral is located 500 metres from the hotel.

Day 3 | Morning

Uppsala Cathedral

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Domkyrkoplan, 753 10 Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala Cathedral is located in the urban area of Uppsala and can be described as the landmark building of the city. The church is majestic and has a Gothic architectural style. It was originally a Roman Catholic church and is currently the resident of the Swedish Lutheran Church. There are usually choir practice and rehearsal, and other events and ceremonies are held here.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Stora Torget nearby is the top choice before you leave Uppsala Cathedral and hit the road.

Stora Torget

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Kungsängsgatan 1, 753 22 Uppsala

Located in the center of Uppsala, it is a bus hub for buses, trains, etc. There are restaurants, shops, silver and other living facilities nearby. In addition, there are various events and celebrations of large and small on the square from time to time.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Elite Hotel Academia in advance, because all the tourists head to Stora Torget love staying at it.

Elite Hotel Academia

In the beginning of 2017 we opened our first hotel in Uppsala. Elite Hotel Academia. Uppsala is the fourth largest city in Sweden, but have the feeling of a small town.. Uppsala is easily accessible from Stockholm´s main airport Arlanda and our hotel is located in the best possible location, next to the central station. It takes only 18 minutes by train from the airport to our hotel. The hotel is offering 198 modern equipped hotellromms, 10 conferencerooms. The largest conferenceroom takes up to 160 persons. We also have a modern gym and a nice relax area. The popular and renowned restaurant Miss Voon is situated on the top floor and offers a skybar with a spectacular view over the city. On the ground floor you will find our much appreciated gastropub the Bishop Arms.

Day 4 | Morning

Botanical Garden

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Villavägen 6-8, 752 36 Uppsala, Sweden

The Uppsala Botanical Garden, part of Uppsala University Town, was donated to the University by Swedish King Gustav III in 1787. The garden is neatly pruned with plants and flowers, and a tropical botanical garden greenhouse.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Karolina Library nearby is the top choice before you leave Botanical Garden and hit the road.

Karolina Library

Ticket Price: Free

Located next to the teaching building of Uppsala University, it is a large library of Uppsala University and one of the older buildings of Uppsala University. The library is simple and dignified, and it has a rich collection of books, especially the scroll-written Bibles and the books written by Nianton Mathematical Principles of Natural Science.

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