Uppsala

Uppsala

Sweden's fourth-largest city and historic university town, Uppsala combines medieval architecture with vibrant student culture. Home to Scandinavia's oldest university (1477), magnificent cathedral, and Viking-era burial mounds.

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🏛️Main Attractions

  • Uppsala Cathedral
  • Uppsala University and Museum
  • Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala) burial mounds
  • Gustavianum Museum
  • Uppsala Castle
  • Linnaeus Garden and Museum
  • Carolina Rediviva Library
  • Fyris River waterfront

Also check attractions in other Sweden cities:

🏨Recommended Hotels

  • Clarion Hotel Gillet
  • Grand Hotell Hörnan
  • Best Western Hotel Svava
  • Scandic Uplandia
  • Elite Hotel Academia

🍜Restaurants & Food

Hambergs Fisk (seafood)
Plock Restaurant & Bar
Güntherska Hovkonditoriet (historic café)
Katalin and All That Jazz
Peppar Peppar (Thai)

Also check restaurants in other Sweden cities:

🛍️ Shopping

  • Gränby Centrum
  • Dragarbrunnsgatan (main shopping street)
  • Fyristorg Square market
  • University district bookshops
  • Design and handicraft shops

💡 Travel Tips

  • Visit during Valborg (April 30) for spectacular student celebration
  • University town atmosphere especially lively during academic year
  • Gamla Uppsala Museum café serves traditional Viking-inspired meals
  • Many attractions close early Sunday and Monday
  • English universally spoken in this university town

📋Quick Info

📅Best Season

May - September, December (Christmas markets)

💰Daily Budget

$80-150/day

👥Popular With
History enthusiastsCulture loversStudentsArchitecture fans
🗓️Recommended Stay

1-2 days (or day trip from Stockholm)

🌐Timezone

UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 (CEST in summer)

💬Local Language

Swedish, English widely spoken

💱Currency

SEK (Swedish Krona)

📅Uppsala 3-Day Itinerary

Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing

Medieval Uppsala & Cathedral
🌅
Morning2h
🎭

Uppsala Cathedral

💡 Scandinavia's largest church (13th century). Burial site of King Gustav Vasa and scientist Carl Linnaeus. Free guided tours daily. Climb tower for city views.

☀️
Afternoon3h
🎭

Gustavianum & University Quarter

💡 Uppsala University Museum in baroque building. See anatomical theater. Visit Carolina Rediviva Library with Silver Bible. Walk through historic university buildings.

🌙
Evening2-3h
📍

Fyris River Promenade & Dinner

💡 Scenic riverside walk. Student pubs and restaurants along waterfront. Try traditional Swedish cuisine. Lively atmosphere especially Friday-Saturday.

💡Tips

  • Uppsala Card offers free museum entry and bus travel
  • Rent bikes to explore like local students
  • Visit during Valborg (April 30) for unique Swedish tradition
  • Many museums free on certain days - check schedules
  • Stockholm-Uppsala train runs frequently (40 minutes)

🌡️ Climate Information

Average Temperature

Summer:17°C
Winter:-3°C

Best Season

May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Rainy Season

Jul, Aug, Sep

Humidity

moderate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Short bright summers (15-22°C, long daylight). Cold winters (-5 to 0°C) with snow. Spring and fall cool and variable.

🌍 Local Culture & Customs

👋 Greetings

Handshake is standard. 'Hej' (hi) is common informal greeting

👔 Dress Code

Smart casual in restaurants. Practical clothing for weather changes.

💵 Tipping

Rounding up bill is customary. 5-10% for good service. Not mandatory.

Etiquette

  • Remove shoes when entering homes
  • Punctuality highly valued
  • Personal space important - avoid standing too close
  • Wait for host's 'skål' before drinking at formal dinners

Taboos

  • Boasting or showing off
  • Being late without notice
  • Skipping queue lines
  • Loud or disruptive behavior in public

💬 Useful Phrases

Hej
hay
Hello/Hi
Tack
tahk
Thank you
Skål
skohl
Cheers
Ursäkta
oor-SHEK-tah
Excuse me

🚨 Emergency Contacts

👮 Police112
🚑 Ambulance112
🚒 Fire Department112
🛡️ Tourist Police114-14

🏛️ Japanese Consulate

Embassy of Japan in Sweden
📞+46-8-5793-5300
Address:Stockholm (nearest embassy, 70km from Uppsala)
Hours:9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 (Mon-Fri)

🏥 Hospitals

Uppsala University Hospital
📞 +46-18-611-0000English Support
Akademiska Hospital Emergency
📞 +46-18-611-0000English Support
※ Don't hesitate to call in case of emergency

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