Hero background

Souvenir Uppsala

Premium souvenirs inspired by the historic city of Uppsala

Senaste nyheter & produkter

Uppsala History Walking TourGuided tour

Uppsala History Walking Tour

**A private, 60-to-75-minute walking tour held by Gabriel the Guide, focusing on the stories, architecture, and turning points that shaped the city and the country.** Because this is a private tour, we move at your pace, and there are no crowds or strangers to keep up with. The tour is conducted in **English**, **Français**, or **Español**. Or Swedish, if you prefer! ### 🗺️ What We Cover * **The Fyris River (Dombron):** We start at the heart of Uppsala's medieval city. * **Uppsala Cathedral:** A walk around Scandinavia’s largest cathedral to discuss the kings, queens and notable people buried here, the architecture, and a few hidden details that most tourists never see. * **Gustavianum:** The university’s oldest standing building. We will look at its history, learn about the anatomical theatre, and the golden age of Swedish science. * **Runestones:** We take a quick look at some of the runestones in the University Park, especially one of them that has a fascinating inscription and modern history. * **Uppsala Castle & The Gunilla Bell:** We walk up the hill to end the tour with a view over the city. Here, we cover the 16th-century royal drama, political assassinations, and the castle's role in Swedish history. ### 📋 Practical Details * **Duration:** 60–75 minutes. * **Meeting Point:** By the steps at **Dombron (The Fyris River)**, right in the city center (an easy walk from the train station if you are arriving from Stockholm). * **Language:** You select your preferred language when booking. ### 💳 Pricing & Booking * **Base Price:** **1,850 SEK** (Flat rate for your private group of 1 to 6 people). * **Larger Groups:** +200 SEK per person for any additional participants (Maximum 12 people total to keep the conversation natural and engaging). * **Cancellation:** Full refund if canceled up to 24 hours before the start. ### 📦 Optional Add-ons If you would like to pick up some local literature or keepsakes from our shop during the tour, you can add them to your cart now and it will be delivered at the start of the tour.

1850 kr
ArticlesUppsala in the 19th century - a city in transformation

September 23, 2025

Uppsala in the 19th century - a city in transformation

Uppsala during the 19th century was a city in dynamic transformation. Characterized by its ancient role as the seat of the archbishop and home to the oldest university in the Nordic countries, the city underwent a revolutionary period where academic romanticism and scientific progress existed side-by-side with a budding industrialization and a tangible social underbelly. From a tranquil small town at the beginning of the century, Uppsala grew into a more modern city with a railway connection and new monumental buildings that would forever change its skyline.

Read More
ArticlesGamla Uppsala Museum: With Millennial Perspectives

July 1, 2024

Gamla Uppsala Museum: With Millennial Perspectives

Like a stranded Viking ship, Gamla Uppsala Museum is located in the middle of the ancient monument area. A characteristic feature is the large window, "Odin's Eye," which opens up the view towards the Royal Mounds. For those looking out from the gallery stairs, it is easy to be transported in thought to times gone by.

Read More
ArticlesThe Royal Mounds in Gamla Uppsala

January 15, 2025

The Royal Mounds in Gamla Uppsala

The Royal Mounds of Gamla Uppsala are among Sweden’s most iconic and historically rich landmarks. These three massive burial mounds rise proudly against the surrounding farmland and symbolize the power and mystery of ancient times. Constructed approximately 1,500 years ago during the Late Iron Age, they hold stories of a bygone era when authority and prestige were expressed through monumental structures.

Read More
ArticlesBruno Liljefors - Pioneer of International Wildlife Art

July 12, 2026

Bruno Liljefors - Pioneer of International Wildlife Art

When discussing the golden age of Swedish art, attention often turns to Carl Larsson's idyllic domestic scenes or Anders Zorn's virtuoso handling of light on water and in valleys. Bruno Liljefors (1860–1939) moved in the same circles, but his art took a different path. He did more than reshape Swedish landscape painting – he laid the foundations for an international genre that would later be known as wildlife art. By combining scientific observation with an Impressionist approach to paint, he shifted the subject away from the arranged props of the studio and out into the actual ecosystems of the wild.

Read More
ArticlesGamla Uppsala Church: The Rise and Fall of the Cathedral

May 20, 2024

Gamla Uppsala Church: The Rise and Fall of the Cathedral

For centuries, they have lain there like siblings before the eyes of beholders: the three mighty royal mounds and the medieval church with its towering stone tower. Much has changed over time, but these monuments stand as guarantees for both the past and the future.

Read More

Explore Uppsala Videos