Activities at Wiks castle
Sauna with a lake view
In the wing of Stenhuset there is a sauna with a view of Lårstaviken, where you can relax after (or before) an intense meeting!
Wikparken
Wiksbadet
There is an easily accessible bathing place at Wiks Castle. The water will be cold!! Only for the brave!!
We were informed that it will not be possible to rent equipment like kayaks or bicycles or to join a kayak tour.
Uppsala - the university city
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 cathedral in Scandinavia.
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- Museum Gustavianum - The oldest university building with a unique anatomical theatre build in the 1600's. The museum contains the so-called Augsburgs Art Cabinet and artifacts from the Viking period.
- University Main Building - Build in the 1880's it contains the main auditorium.
- Carolina Rediviva - The university library. It's permanent display includes the Codex Argenteus, or Silver Bible, from the 4th century.
- The Botanical Garden - One of Sweden’s eldest botanical gardens.
- The Linnaeus Garden - A botanical garden with Carl Linnaeus' professorial residence.
- Uppsala Castle - The royal castle dates from the mid-1500's when Uppsala was the capital of Sweden.
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.
Useful links
Destination Uppsala
Visit Sweden
Uppsala University
