Things to do

Uppsala is just 9 km away — and with buses every 15 minutes, the city is closer than you think. Here are our tips for sights, swimming spots, and places to visit, taking you from medieval cathedrals to lakes and viking burial mounds.

  • 2026-04-27 08:37

    Uppsala domkyrka

    The biggest church in the Nordic region and Sweden’s national sanctuary — a magnificent Gothic cathedral in the heart of the city.

    https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/uppsaladomkyrka
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    Gamla Uppsala & högarna

    Viking burial mounds and a museum just minutes from here — one of Sweden’s most important historical sites.

    https://www.upplandsmuseet.se/gamla-uppsala-museum/
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  • 2026-04-27 08:40

    Uppsala slott

    Renaissance castle on a hill, with views over the entire city and an art gallery in one of the wings.

    https://www.visituppsalaslott.se/
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    Carolina Rediviva

    The University Library’s main building — home to the Silver Bible and one of Europe’s finest book collections.

    https://www.uu.se/en/library/visit-and-contact/our-libraries/carolina-rediviva
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  • 2026-04-27 08:41

    Salsta slott

    Magnificent Baroque palace from the 1670s, a short drive north of the cottages.

    https://www.salstaslott.se/
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  • 2026-04-27 08:42

    Linnéträdgården

    Carl Linnaeus’s own garden in central Uppsala — reconstructed according to his 1745 plans.

    https://linneuppsala.se/plats/linnetradgarden/
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  • 2026-04-27 08:43

    Ulva kvarn

    Arts and crafts village by the Fyris River — ceramics, glassblowing, galleries, and cafés in a historic mill setting.

    https://www.ulvakvarn.com/
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  • 2026-04-27 08:43

    Botaniska trädgården

    One of Sweden’s oldest botanical gardens, free entry and a greenhouse worth an afternoon.

    https://www.uu.se/botaniska-tradgarden
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  • 2026-04-27 08:45

    Bälingebadet

    Quiet outdoor pool about 15 minutes north of the cottages, popular in summer.

    https://arenorochfastigheter.uppsala.se/idrotts--och-fritidsanlaggningar/bad/balingebadet/
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  • 2026-04-27 08:45

    Fyrishov

    Large indoor swimming facility with a water park — perfect for families on a rainy day.

    https://fyrishov.se/
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  • 2026-04-27 08:46

    Långsjön, Björklinge

    Clear swimming lake with a sandy beach — a local favorite that’s rarely crowded.

    https://www.uppsala.se/kultur-idrott-fritid/plats/badplatser/sandviksbadet/
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  • 2026-04-27 08:48

    Svelato

    Italian gelato in central Uppsala — the perfect way to end a day in the city.

    https://svelato.se/
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Easy to reach by bus

Bus stop only 200 meters from the cottages. During the day, buses run about every 15 minutes with a direct connection to central Uppsala.
Lines stopping here: 100, 103, 111, 821. Timetables and tickets are available at ul.se.

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