Group activities at Wiks castle
Guided kayak tour
Discover the beautiful area around Wiks Castle on the water and enjoy nature with beginner-friendly kayaks and guides who lead you through the activity. The route is set up according to the weather, wind and the ability of the group. The time duration is around 2 hours, for the group of 5-20 people.
Good things to bring with you:
- durable, loose clothes to paddle in
- water-resistant shoes
- change of clothes and possibly rain clothes
- waterproof bag to pack the clothes in
- swimwear and towel
- cap or sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- bottle of water
Mountain bike excursion
Experience the beautiful area around Wiks Castle on a mountain bike! Under the guidance of the instructor, we find our way on paths and enjoy the idyllic landscape. The length of the bike ride varies, but is usually around 15-20 km. A calm pace is kept and adapted to the group's ability. The time duration is around 2 hours, for the group of 5-20 people.
Bring with you:
- comfortable workout clothes for the weather
- running shoes or cycling shoes
- water bottle
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
