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
