Uppsala
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Uppsala is one of Sweden's oldest cities founded in the Middle Ages. Precisely how old is unclear, but the city was big enough to make it a reasonable choice as the site for the archdiocese of Sweden in the 13th century. Uppsala offers some interesting spots to visit like Gamla (Old) Uppsala with burial mounds from the 6th century and the former Cathedral built in the 12th century. Sweden's first university was founded here in the 15th century and is still one of the most prestigious in the country.
Sights and Activities
- Uppsala Cathedral
- Uppsala Castle
- The Anatomical Theatre
- Uppsala University
- Gustavianum Museum
- Botanical Garden
- Linnaeus Garden
- Linneaus' Hammarby
- University Library
- The Concert Hall
Weather
Temperate, can become really cold in the winter (below -25 °C) and really hot in the summer (over 35 °C). though these are extremes, not recorded every year.
Uppsala on average though has moderately warm summers, between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius from June to September. Nights are around 13 or 14 degrees.
Winters last from December to March with temperatures around zero during the day, -6 degrees at night. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, but with some more rain in summer and quite some snow in winter.
Getting There
There are numerous ways of getting to Uppsala.
By Plane
To Arlanda airport, then a short bus or train ride.
By Train
From Stockholm.
By Car
E4
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Uppsala | Kungsgatan 27 | Hotel | 80 |
| Hotell Kvarntorget | Kvarntorget 3 | Hotel | 81 |
| Uppsala Vandrarhem/ Kvarntorget | Kvarntorgsgatan 3 | Hostel | 75 |
| Uppsala Vandrarhem/S:t Persgatan | St:Persgatan 16 Tegnergatan 31 | Hostel | 75 |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
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