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Sep 14, 2022 · Uppland is situated in the middle of Sweden, just north of Stockholm to Uppsala and the surrounding east coast.
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So, what to do and see in the university city of Uppsala? Kick off with a visit to part medieval, part Gothic Uppsala Domkyrka, or Uppsala Cathedral. Inaugurated in 1435, Gothic re-styled in the 19th century, it is a must see/do in Uppsala. Gamla (Old) Uppsala, just north of the city, boasts impressive 6th century burial mounds and in its museum yo...
Another ‘must’ in Uppsala is Carl von Linné, Sweden’s greatest ever scientist and father of modern taxonomy. He lived and worked in Uppsala in the 18th century and there are museums, gardens, parks etc dedicated to his memory in Uppsala. Go here for absolutely everything Carl von Linné. If the kids start dragging their feet, hit the nearest café an...
The town of Sigtuna? Quaint? The place is a complete charm-fest and Sweden’s first town (founded in AD 980). Sigtuna hugs the northern shores of Lake Mälaren and its cobblestone streets are arteries of the almost 1,000 year-old Stora gatan, or main street, with clusters of shops selling Swedish fashion, design and handicrafts. For the low down on S...
Both Uppsala and Sigtuna are year-round destinations and equally as beautiful white clad in winter snow or in the summertime sun.
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Dec 22, 2023 · Located on the shore of Lake Mälaren, in the Uppland, about a 30-minute drive from Uppsala, the quaint village of Sigtuna provides a picture-postcard look at a typical Swedish village. Sigtuna is Sweden's oldest surviving town, and you can see rune stones and the remains of ancient churches around town.
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Feb 7, 2024 · Uppsala, the “Cambridge of Sweden,” is a vibrant university town located 35 minutes by train from Stockholm. Students from across Sweden – and the rest of the world – swell the term-time population of the city, giving it a youthful, international feel.
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