The castle towers is situated majestically over Uppsala. You could almost say that the fourth largest city in the country (125 000 pop.) and not Stockholm is the seat of the royal family. Uppsala has been for a long time home for another important personality: the evangelical Archbishop of Sweden.

Domekyrka The tower peaks of 119 m height at the Uppsala Cathedral you can see at any point in the city. That in the 13th century built God's house is the largest church in northern Europe

Slottet At the highest survey of the city Gustav Vasa built in the 16th century the castle as a fortress. Beautiful views over the city. entrance 45 SEC

Universitetet The university, founded in 1477 is Northern Europe's oldest university.

food                                                                                                                                                                           Dometrappkallaren In the centuries-old walls are mainly meat and reindeer served. Sun closed. St. Eriksgrand 15                         Flustret Cheap food in an unusual atmosphere. Looks like a wooden castle in which the restaurant is housed. Sun closed. Svandammen 1

where to stay                                                                                                                                                             Akademihotell First choice for all who want to stay cheap and centrally located. The hotel is part of the university. 27 rooms. Ovre Slottsgatan 5A                                                                                                                                                              Grand Hotell Hornan Luxurious house in a magnificent building in the center. 37 rooms. Bangardsgatan 1