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Uppsala

Sweden's ancient university city

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$140/day📍 Sweden

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About Uppsala

A historic cathedral-and-university city north of Stockholm — Scandinavia's tallest cathedral, Linnaeus' botanic gardens, a hilltop castle, Viking-age burial mounds, and a lively student culture.

⭐ Things to do in Uppsala

Uppsala CathedralGustavianum & Linnaeus GardenUppsala CastleGamla Uppsala burial moundsFyris river walkGamla Uppsala Viking moundsLinnaeus' Hammarby homeAnatomical theatre

🍽️ What to eat in Uppsala

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Swedish fika & cinnamon bunsHerring & gravlaxMeatballsCraft beer

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Very walkable and bike-friendly; 40 min train from Stockholm.

💡 Local tip

Easy day trip from Stockholm, but the student-nation culture makes an overnight worthwhile.