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About Uppsala

Home to a number of beautiful historic buildings, as well as ecclesiastical landmarks, this ancient city is now a vibrant metropolis.

Uppsala is the capital of Uppsala County and the fourth largest city of Sweden. The Fyris river divides the city into two parts: the historic quarter to the west of the river and the modern residential and commercial city centre to the east. The historic quarter is the site of the oldest university in Scandinavia, founded in 1477 and the 16th century Uppsala Castle. Additionally, many historic buildings remain, especially in the western part of the city, with the most outstanding building in Uppsala being the Cathedral, which is Scandinavia's largest church building. The Gustavianum, which contains several museums is another point of interest.

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Uppsala, located in the heart of Sweden, is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. 

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Magic Christmas Tour in Uppsala

Magic Christmas Tour in Uppsala

Magic Christmas Tour in Uppsala

Uppsala's biggest attractions - 1h city walk in Uppsala city.

City walk Uppsala 1h - funny anecdotes from Uppsala University's history

Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour

Private medieval horror and dark folklore walk Uppsala

Private medieval horror and dark folklore walk Uppsala

Adventure parc

Adventure parc

Adventure parc

Adventure parc

Uppsala Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

Uppsala Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

City walk 1h - Runes and rune stones in Uppsala

Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala

The Best of Uppsala Walking Tour

The Best of Uppsala Walking Tour

Uppsala bloody history 1h- racial biology, 18th century plague, 19th century prostitution etc.

Uppsala University's strangest anecdotes, stories from Scandinavias oldest uni

Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!

Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church

Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church

Private Uppsala 2h ghost walk - Bloody Uppsala history city walk!

Private Uppsala 2h ghost walk - Bloody Uppsala history city walk!

3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc

3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc

Uppsala University's strangest anecdotes, stories from Scandinavias oldest!

Uppsala University's strangest anecdotes, stories from Scandinavias oldest!

Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala

Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church

Enchanting Uppsala: A Romantic Stroll Through History

Enchanting Uppsala: A Romantic Stroll Through History

Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

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Uppsala's biggest attractions - 1h city walk in Uppsala city.

Uppsala's biggest attractions - 1h city walk in Uppsala city.

Uppsala's biggest attractions - 1h city walk in Uppsala city.

City walk Uppsala 1h - funny anecdotes from Uppsala University's history

City walk Uppsala 1h - funny anecdotes from Uppsala University's history

Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour

Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour

Private medieval horror and dark folklore walk Uppsala

Private medieval horror and dark folklore walk Uppsala

City walk 1h - Runes and rune stones in Uppsala

City walk 1h - Runes and rune stones in Uppsala

City walk 1h - Runes and rune stones in Uppsala

The Best of Uppsala Walking Tour

The Best of Uppsala Walking Tour

Uppsala bloody history 1h- racial biology, 18th century plague, 19th century prostitution etc.

Uppsala bloody history 1h- racial biology, 18th century plague, 19th century prostitution etc.

Uppsala bloody history 1h- racial biology, 18th century plague, 19th century prostitution etc.

Uppsala University's strangest anecdotes, stories from Scandinavias oldest uni

Uppsala University's strangest anecdotes, stories from Scandinavias oldest uni

Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!

Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!

Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church

Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church

Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church

Private Uppsala 2h ghost walk - Bloody Uppsala history city walk!

Private Uppsala 2h ghost walk - Bloody Uppsala history city walk!

Private Uppsala 2h ghost walk - Bloody Uppsala history city walk!

3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc

3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc

Uppsala University's strangest anecdotes, stories from Scandinavias oldest!

Uppsala University's strangest anecdotes, stories from Scandinavias oldest!

Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala

Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala

Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church

Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church

Enchanting Uppsala: A Romantic Stroll Through History

Enchanting Uppsala: A Romantic Stroll Through History

Vacation Photographer in Uppsala

Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Uppsala

Attractions in Uppsala

  • Carolina Rediviva, Uppsala
  • Uppsala Cathedral
  • Historic Center, Uppsala
  • Linnaean Garden, Uppsala
  • Uppsala Castle
  • University Hall, Uppsala
  • Gustavianum Museum, Uppsala

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