Five Days of City Experiences in Uppsala

  1. Day 1: Uppsala Cathedral
    10 minutes (0.8 km) from Uppsala Central Station

    Explore the Gothic-style cathedral, which dates back to the 13th century and is Scandinavia's largest church. Visit the gift shop & the treasury.

  2. Day 2: Linnaeus Museum
    21 minutes (1.4 km) from Uppsala Cathedral

    Discover the life and work of Carl Linnaeus, the famous botanist who created the system for naming and classifying plants. Explore the vast collections of plants, animals, and minerals.

  3. Day 3: Fyris River & Student Nations
    8 minutes (0.6 km) from Linnaeus Museum

    Take a stroll along the Fyris River and enjoy the scenic views of the city. Visit the student nations scattered along the riverbank, which serve as social clubs for students at Uppsala University.

  4. Day 4: Uppsala Castle
    14 minutes (1.1 km) from Fyris River & Student Nations

    See Uppsala Castle, the former royal residence and now a museum. Climb the castle tower for breathtaking views of the city.

  5. Day 5: Gamla Uppsala Museum and Burial Mounds
    17 minutes (4.2 km) from Uppsala Castle

    Visit the museum and burial mounds at Gamla Uppsala, which are some of the most important archaeological sites in Sweden. Learn more about the Vikings and Iron Age.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Uppsala Cathedral (1 hour, free)
  • Linnaeus Museum (1-2 hours, 120 SEK)
  • Fyris River & Student Nations (1-2 hours, free)
  • Uppsala Castle (2-3 hours, 90 SEK)
  • Gamla Uppsala Museum and Burial Mounds (2-3 hours, 100 SEK)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 310 SEK

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other museums like the Museum Gustavianum or the Upplandsmuseet. You can also take a day trip to Stockholm, which is only 40 minutes away by train. If you have less time, you can skip the Fyris River & Student Nations and still see the best of Uppsala.

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