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Things to see in Uppsala (Sweden): 101 places and when to go
Uppsala is a city in Sweden with around 133,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 101 places in and around it, mainly Nature (34), Wildlife (33), Temples (22). The best known are Uppsala Cathedral, Gamla Uppsala and Skokloster Castle. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 59.8601, 17.64
- Population
- About 133,000
- Places
- 101 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (34) · Wildlife (33) · Temples (22) · Hiking (21) · History (14) · Hot springs (8)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 29 km as the crow flies
What to see in Uppsala
The places in and around Uppsala, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Uppsala CathedralSwedish cathedral418 m
- Gamla UppsalaUrban area of Sweden4.2 km
- Skokloster CastleSwedish Baroque castle on a peninsula of Lake Mälaren between Stockholm and Uppsala, built in the 17th century by Carl Gustaf Wrangel18 km
- Stones of MoraPlace where ancient Swedish kings were elected10 km
- Uppsala CastleThe castle played a major role in the history of Sweden: Sture Murders, the decision that Sweden should participate in Thirty Years' War, and the Queen Christina's abdication in 1654768 m
- GustavianumUniversity building in Uppsala, Sweden, containing the university museum of Uppsala University and an early modern anatomical theatre521 m
- Håga moundTumulus in Uppsala, Sweden3.9 km
- Venngarn CastleCastle in Sweden24 km
- Vik CastleCastle in Sweden17 km
- Arnöhuvud Nature ReserveNature reserve in Uppsala, Sweden16 km
- Salsta CastleCastle in Sweden21 km
- Almunge ChurchChurch building in Uppsala Municipality, Sweden24 km
- Alsike ChurchChurch building in Knivsta Municipality, Sweden14 km
- FyrishovSports venue1.5 km
- Järlåsa ChurchChurch building in Uppsala Municipality, Sweden24 km
- Lagga ChurchChurch building in Knivsta Municipality, Sweden13 km
- Noor PalaceCastle19 km
- Östuna ChurchChurch building in Knivsta Municipality, Sweden17 km
- Salnecke CastleCastle in Enköping municipality, Sweden22 km
- Sjöö CastleOne of the most beautiful Swedish castles in Uppland17 km
- Tensta ChurchChurch of Sweden church building in Tensta , Sweden20 km
- Vänge Church, UpplandChurch building in Uppsala Municipality, Sweden11 km
- Västeråker ChurchChurch building in Uppsala Municipality, Sweden14 km
- Bälinge ChurchChurch in Bälinge, Sweden11 km
And the other 77, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Balingsta Church, Börje Church, Funbo Church, Gryta Church, Läby Church, Rasbokil Church, Tuna Church, Uppland, Viksta Church, Ålands kyrka, Björklinge Church, Österunda Church, Skogs-Tibble Church
- Nature: Ekoln, Fiby urskog, Hjälstaviken, Älvgärde, Årike Fyris, Bokarens naturreservat, Djurgården, Fäbodmossen, Fjällnora, Gula Stigen nature reserve, Hågadalen-Nåsten, Hagalund, Hammarskogs naturreservat, Högstaåsen, Kungshamn-Morga, Laggatorp, Nåntuna lund, Norra Lunsen, Örby hagars naturreservat, Oxhagen, Rävsta, Rickebasta alsumpskog, Signalberget, Skokloster, Slåttmyran, Stadsskogen, Stora brandens naturreservat, Styggkärret, Tjäderleksmossen, Uppsala Kungsäng, Uvberget, Vårdsätra naturpark, Vreta udd
- Hot springs: Bälingebadet, Ekhagen, Fjällnorabadet, Fjällnora Naturistbad, Oxtorget, public beach ,, Sandviksbadet, Särstabadet, public beach Fyrisån, Storvretabadet
- Hiking: Fläktanstugan, Ingegerdsleden Etapp 4:1, Ingegerdsleden Etapp 5: Sigtuna - Odensala, Ingegerdsleden Etapp 6: Odensala - Alsike kyrka, Ingegerdsleden Etapp 7: Alsike - Sunnersta - Uppsala, Lunsentorpet, Upplandsleden, Upplandsleden, etapp 1, Upplandsleden, etapp 1:0, Upplandsleden, etapp 1:1, Upplandsleden, etapp 1:2, Upplandsleden, etapp 2, Upplandsleden, etapp 21, Upplandsleden, etapp 3, Upplandsleden, etapp 30, Upplandsleden, etapp 31, Upplandsleden, Upplandsleden, slinga 2:1, Eda, Upplandsleden, slinga 3:1 Borgardal, Upplandsleden, slinga 30:1, Stenhuggarslingan, Upplandsleden, slinga 31:1, Skokloster
- History: Hönsgärde gravfält, Sunnersta Herrgård
- With kids: Midgårdsbadet
When to go to Uppsala
The best time to visit Uppsala is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible6:23
- FebPossible8:48
- MarPossible11:21
- AprPossible14:13
- MayBest time16:47
- JunBest time18:23
- JulBest time17:42
- AugBest time15:20
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:45
- NovBetter not7:06
- DecPossible5:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 36. In May, 101 of the 101 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Uppsala
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 29 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bålsta27 places35 km
- Rånäs16 places37 km
- Östervåla18 places40 km
- Enköping26 places40 km
- Ekebyvägen33 places43 km
- Gimo16 places46 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Uppsala?
The best known: Uppsala Cathedral, Gamla Uppsala, Skokloster Castle, Stones of Mora, Uppsala Castle. In all, 101 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Uppsala?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 36.
How do you get to Uppsala?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 29 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Uppsala as the destination and these 101 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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