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Uppsala Castle
Uppsala Castle was built in the city of Uppsala and is one of the landmark buildings in the city. At present, the castle maintains the original appearance when it was built in the early 16th century. There are Uppsala Cathedral and Linnaeus Museum nearby. Standing on the viewing platform outside the castle, you can overlook the whole point. It's also a good photo spot to take pictures of the cathedral.Uppsala · 617m from downtown
Fyrishov
Uppsala · 1.6km from downtown
Botanical Garden
Uppsala · 1km from downtown
Old Uppsala Archaeological Park
Uppsala · 4.5km from downtown
Linnaeus garden
Uppsala · 499m from downtown
Skokloster Castle
Skokloster Castle is one of the best-preserved Baroque castles in Sweden and Europe, located on a picturesque peninsula by Lake Mälaren between Stockholm and Uppsala. Built between 1654-1676 under the direction of Swedish military leader Carl Gustaf Wrangel, the castle remained unfinished due to its owner's death, preserving rare original construction scenes like the "unfinished banquet hall." In 1967, the Swedish government acquired the castle and converted it into a national museum, opening it to the public. Its interiors house vast collections of 17th-century artworks, furniture, textiles, silverware, and one of Europe's finest private armories, with Giuseppe Arcimboldo's famous painting "The Four Seasons" being particularly valuable. The castle offers guided tour services year-round, with lakeside gardens and thematic exhibitions open during summer, making it a must-visit destination to experience Sweden's imperial grandeur and Baroque artistry.Habo Municipality · 17.3km from Uppsala
Håga mound
Uppsala · 3.7km from downtown
The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace is located on Stadsholmen Island in Stockholm's old town, built by the water as the official residence of the Swedish king. It remains the venue for the king's official duties, state receptions, and grand ceremonies, though the royal family's daily life mostly takes place at Drottningholm Palace in the suburbs. Its royal history traces back to a medieval defensive castle, while the current Baroque-style palace was rebuilt after the old castle burned down in the late 17th century. Designed by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, its construction spanned over half a century. The entire palace is built of brick and sandstone, with four wings enclosing a square courtyard. Its thick, elegant exterior walls feature the iconic pair of bronze lion statues at the northern "Lejonbacken" entrance. The changing of the guard is a traditional spectacle performed here year-round: Around noon, royal guards in dark blue uniforms complete the handover ceremony in the outer courtyard to military band music. For some time slots, you can also see the procession marching through the old town streets to the palace, lasting approx. 40 mins. During peak season, the viewing area gets crowded, so arriving early to secure a good spot is recommended. Check the on-site schedule for specific arrangements. The sentries standing guard with rifles at the palace gates are also popular photo subjects for travelers. The open sections of the palace are equally worth exploring: the royal apartments used for state receptions and ceremonies boast exquisite halls, while the treasury basement displays crowns and scepters from various dynasties. The three crowns museum preserves relics and historical records of the medieval old castle, and the royal armory in the basement houses armor, swords, and gilded carriages of past royal families. Travelers interested in royal culture may want to allocate half a day for a thorough visit.Stockholm · 63.9km from Uppsala
Helga Trefaldighets kyrka
Uppsala · 392m from downtown
Vasa Museum
When you come to Sweden, you will be attracted by the variety of museums here, and the Vasa Museum is one of the more special museums. It was built for the exhibition of a wreck of the Vasa that was salvaged from the bottom of the sea. "Vasa" is an ancient warship of the seventeenth century. It was built in 3 years according to the will of King Gustav II of Sweden. Unfortunately, when the warship was on its maiden voyage, it was overturned by strong winds and waves, and the ship sank at an accelerated rate due to the excessive weight of the ship. It was not until 1961 that it was finally salvaged by the government and repaired in all aspects. Now walking into this museum, people can not only see the original appearance of the warship more than 300 years ago, but also appreciate more than 700 exquisite original sculptures on the ship. The decoration on this ship is very luxurious. If it weren't for those cannons, it is indeed difficult to associate it with warships. We have to marvel at the superb craftsmanship and carving craftsmanship of Swedish shipbuilding in the seventeenth century.Stockholm · 64.3km from Uppsala
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Uppsala Castle
Uppsala · 617m from downtownFyrishov
Uppsala · 1.6km from downtownBotanical Garden
Uppsala · 1km from downtownOld Uppsala Archaeological Park
Uppsala · 4.5km from downtownLinnaeus garden
Uppsala · 499m from downtownSkokloster Castle
Habo Municipality · 17.3km from UppsalaHåga mound
Uppsala · 3.7km from downtownThe Royal Palace
Stockholm · 63.9km from UppsalaHelga Trefaldighets kyrka
Uppsala · 392m from downtownVasa Museum
Stockholm · 64.3km from Uppsala
What travellers say about Uppsala
舜舜丽丽3 May 2016
5.0
The castle has a large area and is not difficult to climb on the hillside. It has a good view and can clearly see the botanical garden and cathedral.
Uppsala Castle
Gully10 October 2023
4.0
It’s a very well kept up park. A nice place to relax for a little while. Also a good view of the castle.
Botanical Garden
Anonymous user13 September 2026
5.0
A wonderful, remarkable and outspoken place to tour.We were so astonished with the architecture, paintings and embroidery.A very beautiful palace.
The Royal Palace
Yoomie27 September 2026
5.0
Standing next to a fully restored 1628 warship hits completely different in person 🇸🇪⚓️ The level of detail preserved on the Vasa is insane. Hands down one of the best museums in Stockholm! ✨
Vasa Museum
