Uppsala Map

Explore Sweden's historic university city and religious center

Legend

Attractions

About Uppsala

Quick Facts

  • Population: 180,000+ (city proper)
  • Metro Area: 230,000+
  • Founded: ~3rd century AD
  • Area: 48 km²
  • County: Uppsala County
  • Distance to Stockholm: 70 km

Key Landmarks

  • Uppsala Cathedral - Largest in Scandinavia
  • Uppsala Castle - 16th century royal castle
  • Gamla Uppsala - Ancient burial mounds
  • Carolina Rediviva - University library
  • Linnaeus Garden - Historic botanical garden

Getting Around

  • Buses: City network
  • Trains: To Stockholm (40 min)
  • Bikes: Very bike-friendly
  • Walking: Compact center
  • Airport: Arlanda (35 km)

Top Attractions in Uppsala

Uppsala Cathedral

Scandinavia's largest church, completed in 1435. The Gothic cathedral is the burial site of Swedish kings and Saint Eric, patron saint of Sweden.

Uppsala University

Founded in 1477, it's the oldest university in Scandinavia and one of the most prestigious in Europe. The campus is integrated throughout the city.

Gamla Uppsala

Ancient site with royal burial mounds dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries. Once the political and religious center of the Svear tribe.

Uppsala Castle

16th-century royal castle built during the reign of Gustav Vasa. Now houses the Uppsala Art Museum and offers panoramic city views.

Linnaeus Garden

Historic botanical garden restored to its 18th-century appearance when Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy, lived and worked here.

Gustavianum

Uppsala University's oldest preserved building, housing museum collections including an anatomical theatre from 1663 and Viking artifacts.

Uppsala Map Guide

Exploring Uppsala by Map

Uppsala is Sweden's fourth-largest city and one of its most historically significant. As the seat of the Archbishop of Sweden and home to the oldest university in Scandinavia, Uppsala has been a center of learning and religion for centuries. Our interactive Uppsala map helps you explore this compact and walkable city.

Student City

With over 40,000 students, Uppsala has a vibrant student life. The university's student nations (student associations) have their own buildings throughout the city, hosting events, parties, and cultural activities open to all students.

Viking History

Gamla Uppsala was one of the most important sites in Norse mythology and the political center of Sweden during the Viking Age. The three large burial mounds (Kungshögarna) are believed to be the graves of legendary Swedish kings.

Day Trip from Stockholm

Uppsala is an easy day trip from Stockholm, with trains departing frequently and taking about 40 minutes. The compact city center means you can see the main attractions in a day, though staying overnight allows you to experience the student city atmosphere.

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