Uppsala
Sweden · UppsalaSE
City in Uppland, Sweden
Uppsala is the capital of Uppsala County and the fourth-largest city in Sweden, after Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. It had 177,074 inhabitants in 2019.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 174,982
- Coordinates
- 59.859, 17.639
- Timezone
- Europe/Stockholm
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Uppsala
Located in Uppsala, Sweden, Uppsala is best described as a medium-sized town. With 174,982 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards culture, nature and adventure.
Things to do in Uppsala
Culture in Uppsala
(18)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. It is a direct read of Uppsala's activity profile. That is 18 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Uppsala
(16)Our data lists Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens as nature options here. Counting everything, 16 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Uppsala.
Adventure in Uppsala
(10)Uppsala records Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Climbing and Escape Room under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Uppsala is actually tagged with. There are 10 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Uppsala
(10)Uppsala records Bodyboard, Jet Skiing, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Snorkeling under water sports. It is a direct read of Uppsala's activity profile. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Sports in Uppsala
(8)For sports, expect Biking, Horse Trails, Running, Skiing and Slopes. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Uppsala.
Nightlife in Uppsala
(6)Nightlife lovers get Clubs, Disco, Events, Festival and Music. Everything listed here comes from what Uppsala is actually tagged with. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Family in Uppsala
(4)Uppsala records Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. All of it is drawn from Uppsala's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Uppsala
(2)Looking for wellness? Uppsala has Farms and Turkish Baths. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Uppsala.
Shopping in Uppsala
(1)On the shopping side, Uppsala offers Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Uppsala is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Uppsala
(2)Other activities in Uppsala covers Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Uppsala.
Best time to visit Uppsala
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Uppsala is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Europe/Stockholm.
Similar destinations
Places near Uppsala that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Uppsala known for?
- Uppsala is mainly a destination for culture, nature and adventure, set in Uppsala, Sweden with around 174,982 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Uppsala?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles in Uppsala. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Uppsala?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Uppsala located?
- Administratively, Uppsala sits in Uppsala, Sweden — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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