Uppsala

Uppsala is Sweden’s fourth largest city with a population of 200,000 inhabitants. Unique cultural treasures and an exciting history are to be found in the city of knowledge and inspiration. Uppsala has retained its small-town charm while offering a big city’s selection of shops, restaurants and other entertainment.

Uppsala has many historical attractions. Among the most famous are

• Uppsala Cathedral, the largest in Scandinavia – website Church of Sweden
• Museum Gustavianum – University museum including anatomical theatre – website Uppsala University
• Uppsala Botanical Garden, one of Sweden’s eldest – website Uppsala University
• Linnaeus Garden – Carl Linnaeus’ town home and garden – website Uppsala University
• Uppsala Castle, with history from 1549 until today – website presentation from Destination Uppsala

However, Uppsala is not only known for its traditions. Today Uppsala is a dynamic industrial and commercial city where knowledge, ideas and entrepreneurship are at the center. The city’s geographical location with only 30 minutes to Stockholm-Arlanda international airport and 40 minutes to Stockholm has made Uppsala an attractive place for meetings.

Other useful links

• Visit Destination Uppsala, the official tourist guide to the city and the region
• Stockholm-Arlanda international airport official website
• Uppsala University website
• SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences website

Top photo: Uppsala Castle, photo by Guillaume Baviere (picture cropped)

Museum Gustavianum
Photo: David Naylor