Sweden’s fourth largest city, Uppsala is renowned for being an educational hub, but the city has lively attractions, historic buildings, buzzing restaurants and lots of green spaces for people to explore. This makes it a great city to visit for anyone vacationing Europe and it will keep you entertained. Here are some of the fun things to do in Uppsala:
Check out Uppsala University
Established in 1477, this is the oldest Scandinavian university and is one of the best in Northern Europe today. It has a gargantuan library that holds more than 5 million books and is the largest and oldest library building that exists in Sweden. With its high ceilings and stunning columns, it is undoubtedly a must-visit.
Visit Uppsala Cathedral
You cannot miss out on the Uppsala Cathedral when you are traveling to Uppsala because it is easily the city’s best attraction. Strikingly beautiful and red-toned, the cathedral dominates the skyline and is the seat of the Swedish Church. Built in 1270, a number of royal family members are buried here and has two large musical organs that are worth checking out.
Relax in the gardens and parks
There are beautiful parks and gardens all over Uppsala and you can take a stroll in any one of them, or spend a relaxing afternoon. The oldest botanical garden in Sweden, Linnaeus Garden, is worth checking out that has more than 1,300 species and 9,000 plants.
Do some shopping at Svartbäcksgatan
The main shopping street in Uppsala is Svartbäcksgatan, which is traffic-free and pedestrianized for the most part. Dating back to 1643, the street was constructed to give a view of the Uppsala Cathedral. There are modern stores that line the streets and you will find all prominent brands. There are also attractive foodie pit stops that you will come across.