Attraction Tours Uppsala

Exploring Attraction Tours in Uppsala 🚀

Uppsala, the cultural heart of Sweden, offers a rich tapestry of history, art, and science waiting to be discovered. Here’s some essential information to help you plan your attraction tours in this vibrant city:

  1. Uppsala Cathedral (Domkyrkan) 🏛️

    • Location: Ackariepлан, Uppsala
    • Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 12pm-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm
    • Highlights: The burial place of Swedish monarchs, the unique astronomical dial, and breathtaking views from the tower.

  2. Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala) 🏞️

    • Location: Gamla Uppsalavägen, Uppsala
    • Hours: Always accessible for walking
    • Highlights: The ancient religious site of Scandinavian paganism, the rune stones, and the Great Mound where chieftains were buried according to Viking legend.

  3. Uppsala University Botanical Garden 🌱

    • Location: Botaniska trädgården, Uppsala
    • Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
    • Highlights: Established in 1655, one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world with over 7,000 plant species. Don’t miss the greenhouse and the rock garden.

  4. Museum Gustavianum 🎭

    • Location: Uppsala Universitets Ångkraftverk, Uppsala
    • Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
    • Highlights: Explore the history of Uppsala University through exhibitions on astronomy, archaeology, and more.

  5. Linnaeus’ Hammarby 🌳

    • Location: Linneanum, Uppsala
    • Hours: Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
    • Highlights: Visit the home of Carl Linnaeus (the “father of taxonomy”) and discover his groundbreaking work in natural history.

  6. Baltzar von Platen’s Grave 🕰️

    • Location: Gamla Uppsala, Uppsala
    • Hours: Always accessible for walking
    • Highlights: A unique and moving site where you can find the grave of Baltzar von Platen, Sweden’s national poet.