Uppsala Cathedral & Old Town
Uppsala domkyrka
Northern Europe's tallest Gothic cathedral and Sweden's oldest university town, with a castle, the Linnaeus Garden and the royal burial mounds of ancient Uppsala. A classic day trip from Stockholm.
Uppsala lies about 70 km north of Stockholm, roughly 40 minutes by train. The centrepiece is Uppsala Cathedral, built between the 13th and 15th centuries. Its twin towers rise 118.7 metres, making it the tallest church in Northern Europe. Inside are the tombs of King Gustav Vasa and the botanist Carl Linnaeus, and entry is free. Within walking distance you'll find the Gustavianum museum, which has an anatomical theatre, the pink Uppsala Castle, the Linnaeus Garden and Linnaeus Museum, and the university library, famous for the Silver Bible. About 5 km north, Old Uppsala has a 6th-century Viking royal burial mound complex and a museum, reachable by bus. Plan for a full day. In summer, the cafés along the River Fyris are particularly pleasant.
Opening hours
Cathedral approx. 08:00–18:00 (except during services)
Nearby sights
- Sigtuna
- Birka
- Drottningholm Palace
- Haga Park
- Swedish Museum of Natural History
- Stockholm Public Library
- Stockholm City Hall
- Stockholm Metro Art (T-Centralen)