Top Things to do in Uppsala County
Top 7 Hidden Gems Things to do in Uppsala County, Uppsala County
Discover the best top things to do in Uppsala County, Sweden including The English Bookshop, Gamla Uppsala, Skokloster Castle, Gardsjo Algpark, Linnaeus' Hammarby, Abergs museum, Upplandsmuseet.
Restaurants in Uppsala County
1. The English Bookshop
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Our aim is to be a booklover's bookshop; the sort of place where you can lose yourself in the shelves for hours, browsing and relaxing in a chair to the soft music we play, while the river Fyris gently flows by a block away.
Reviewed By KTLund - Lund, Sweden
I live in southern Sweden and was amazed at the wonderful book shop! Great selection and friendly staff. What a breath of fresh air during my visit to Uppsala!
2. Gamla Uppsala
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4.5 based on 446 reviews
Reviewed By gsurya - Malmö, Sweden
Well documented & arranged museum, had English & Swedish tours, lovely walking path around the burial mounds. Nice outing for a summer day.
3. Skokloster Castle
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
A magnificent day out!Visit one of the world’s finest Baroque castles, located in beautiful surroundings on the shore of Mälaren. Skokloster castle was built during Sweden’s period as a Great Power in the 17th century, and is the biggest private house ever built in Sweden. Visit the Wrangel state apartment on your own or take a guided tour through beautiful rooms and halls that are filled with original furnishings from different centuries. They have magnificent arts and crafts, thrilling paintings and the castle also has also a large armoury.In the summer you can take boats to Skokloster Castle from Uppsala and Sigtuna. ADMISSION Adult SEK 70 GUIDED TOUR supplement of SEK 40. Admission free for persons aged up to 18.
Reviewed By lyxlyx
I higly recommend a visit to this castle north west of Stockholm. If you have an interest of history and are curious to understand an important epoch of European history, this the castle to visit!
4. Gardsjo Algpark
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Gårdsjö Moose Farm - Close encounters with the King of the Forest in his own domain - with an historic tractor we take you out into the fenced forest where you will meet our typical Swedish moose. You will see them up close, the impressive bulls, the beautiful cows and the mischevious youngsters - and maybe even be allowed to touch. Our knowledgeable guide will tell you everything about these magnificient animals - and afterwards you can have a coffe and a look in our nice shop.
5. Linnaeus' Hammarby
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
The small estate Hammarby, 15 km SE of Uppsala, was bought by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. He wanted a farm on the countryside where he could spend the summers together with his family, away from the unhealthy quarters of Uppsala. Today, few Swedish manor-houses preserve such an authentic milieu. It reflects the private life of Linnaeus as well as his scientific work.
Reviewed By brocdog - Santa Cruz, United States
This site, about 20 minutes outside of Uppsala, consists of several structures in which Linnaeus and his family spent their summers (and continued to live after Linnaeus died). The tour (you can book one in English) covers the main house and is quite informative; be sure to check out the other structures, including the little stone house up on the hill where Linnaeus moved his specimen collections to protect them from fire. Cafe on site has nice food that you can enjoy in the garden in summer - a nice way to spend a relaxing afternoon!
6. Abergs museum
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4.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By LenaGE - Balsta, Sweden
A very pleasent experience. Museum with modern art of all kinds. Walt Disney: film, toys... very interesting: The first journals with drawn figures, humour etc. Lasse Åbergs nice films. A place for children to play, but also a window to old times. Excellent food. Can really be recommended.
7. Upplandsmuseet
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4.0 based on 24 reviews
Upplandsmuseet is the county museum for Uppsala county. We aim to show you the vibrant and interesting cultural history of our county and the city of Uppsala. We link the past to issues that are relevant both today and for the future, from a critical and scientific perspective. Visit the museum and see our exhibitions, demonstrations and programmes. There is even a museumshop where you can by gifts and souvenirs from Uppland.
