Uppsala

Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala, only 38 minutes from Stockholm and 18 minutes from Arlanda airport, is one of Sweden's four major cities, and close to everything. You get the selection and pulse of a city and can simultaneously enjoy small-town intimacy and serenity. Stroll along scenic Årummet, relax in one of the city's cafés, or let yourself be enchanted by the Cathedral, which is just one of the city’s exciting attractions.

Population:

177,074 (2019)

Currency:

Swedish SEK/crowns

Emergency Numbers:

112

Opening Hours:

Most shops are open between 10am and 6pm. Shops in central Uppsala in pedestrianized areas and in shopping centres are open between 10am and 7pm, while larger supermarkets are usually open between 8am and 8pm, or sometimes longer.

Newspapers:

Upsala Nya Tidning is the local newspaper and can also be found online at: www.unt.se

The City

Uppsala is a small city that features the amenities and pulse of a large city combined with the peace and intimacy of a town. You can stroll along the pedestrianized streets lined by an array of shops, or browse around the little boutiques of the old town.

Relax with a glass of wine at a lounge bar or with a coffee alongside the River Fyris. Savour some delicious sandwiches and sumptuous bakery goods at trendy and stylishly-decorated cafés.

Experience the bustling trade at Saluhallen and the tranquillity of the Botanical Garden, or enjoy the view from the Uppsala Konsert & Kongress and feel the presence of the city’s enthralling history through the Museum Gustavianum, Uppsala Castle and Gamla Uppsala.

Enjoy the culture and international atmosphere of the ‘Culture Night’, the Uppsala International Guitar Festival, or another of the many other events taking place.

Uppsala can be reached by train from Stockholm in just 40 minutes, while it takes just 18 minutes from Arlanda Airport. Uppsala: Close to everything since 1286.

Top 10

Uppsala is a beautiful city with many things to see. Whether your interests are art, nature or history, Uppsala has a huge selection of definite "must-sees" to offer you.

Do & See

Uppsala is a city that is full of life and there are many things to experience here. Move easily between beautiful natural surroundings, busy shopping streets, fascinating sights and exciting cultural treasures. The city offers loads of activities and organizes many entertaining events.

Dining

There is a thriving food culture in Uppsala, and you will find trendy new bistros alongside classic, familiar restaurants. Organic and locally produced, eccentric crossovers, finger food in its various forms, or old-fashioned Swedish home cooking--there is something for all tastes and moods.