Welcome to Uppsala and Sweden

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.

Some of Uppsala's many historical attractions

• Uppsala Cathedral, the largest in Scandinavia – Church of Sweden website
• Museum Gustavianum – University museum including anatomical theatre – Uppsala University website
• Uppsala Botanical Garden, one of Sweden’s eldest – Uppsala University website
• Linnaeus Garden – Carl Linnaeus’ town home and garden – Uppsala University website
• Uppsala Castle, with history from 1549 until today – presentation from Destination Uppsala

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.

Other useful links

• Destination Uppsala, the official tourist guide to the city and the region
• Stockholm-Arlanda international airport
• SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
• Uppsala University

About Sweden

Planning to stay a little longer in Sweden? There are a lot of things to explore. From fields and rolling hills in the south, to the archipelagos in the western part of Sweden. Experience the history and culture in Uppsala and Stockholm, or travel north to look for the Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland.

• Visit Sweden, Sweden's official website for tourism and travel information
• Visit Stockholm, the official guide to Stockholm