Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most commonly asked questions at the Tourist Information Office in Uppsala. They are grouped according to five categories: Accommodations, Food, Sights and Activities, Outdoor Life, and Practical Questions. Something else you would like to know? Please feel free to contact any of the Tourist Information Offices in the province of Uppland. Tourist offices -->

Accommodations

How do I book accomodation in Uppsala?
You can book accomodation online at this website. At this moment only a selection of hotels, hostels and cottages in Uppsala are available to book online. If you prefer to book another hostel, campground or cabin, please contact the facility you are interested in directly. Find them by searching the accommodations pages.
Stay -->

Are there any inexpensive alternatives, like hostels?
There are many hostels to choose from in Uppsala.
Hostels -->


Food

Where can I eat or have coffee in Uppsala?
You can search for restaurants via the link here. Try writing for example "pizza" or "Chinese" to limit your search.
Eat --> 

Which restaurants serve Swedish food?
A number of restaurants in Uppsala serve typically Swedish food; find them through the link below.
Swedish food -->

Where can I find a restaurant or a café in Uppsala which have outdoor seating?
Find them through the link below.
Cafés with outdoor seating -->
Restaurants with outdoor seating -->

Sights and Activities

What sights are there to see in Uppsala?
Visit ancient monuments, museums, churches, places connected to Carl Linnaeus, or take a guided tour of a castle. There is a long list of things to see and do in Uppsala.
To do -->

How do I find a particular sight?
You can search for sights using the link below. Choose for example "Galleries" or "Ironworks Villages".
Tourist sights -->

I will only be in Uppsala for a few hours, is there anything to do in such a short time?
Why not take a walk on your own through the city? Start at the Cathedral, continue to the Gustavianum Museum, University Hall, the university library (Carolina Rediviva), Uppsala Castle, and the botanical garden. Maybe you would even have time for the Linnaeus Garden (in the city proper) and the 6th century royal mounds in Gamla (Old) Uppsala (just north of the city).
Maps -->

How do I get to Gamla (Old) Uppsala?
Old Uppsala to the north of Uppsala can be reached by buses. They leave from the centre of Uppsala - ask the bus driver to make sure you´re taking it in the right direction. If you are going by car, take Vattholmavägen to the north about four kilometers and turn left at a parking area called Groaplan.
Gamla (Old) Uppsala -->

I was thinking of spending a day outside Uppsala, what is there to do there?
Would you like to see castles, ironworks villages, the archipelago, or the great outdoors? No matter what you prefer, there are countless things to do in the province of Uppland. Use the link to search for sights and activities in the region you are interested in.
Find your destination -->

What kind of family activities are there in Uppsala?
There’s lots of things to do in Uppsala that are fun for children, such as an indoor water park and a toy museum.
Children´s activities -->

How do I book a guided tour?
Contact the guide section at Uppsala Tourism.
Guide bookings -->

My friends and I just want to have some fun, what is there to do?
Bowling, adventure trail or go-cart? Uppsala has a large selection of group activities.
Adventure and play -->

When does the veteran steam train go?
The veteran steam train, Lennakatten, has a regular timetable on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the summer.
The "Lenna cat" Upsala-Lenna railway -->


Outdoor Life

I like to hike, where are the best trails?
Uppsala is full of beautiful footpaths and hiking trails, nature reserves, and public forests.
Nature experciences in Uppsala -->

Where can I go swimming?
Either in a lake or in a pool Choose from among numerous places in Uppsala.
Swimming areas -->

Are there any boat trips on the Fyrisån River?
During the summer months, the M/S King Carl Gustaf goes on regular trips between Uppsala and Skokloster.
The M/S King Carl Gustaf -->

Where can I paddle a canoe?
You can choose from two rivers: Fyrisån and Kolarmoraån.
Canoe paddling -->


Practical questions

How do I get to Uppsala?
No matter what direction you’re coming from, it’s easy to find Uppsala - and distances here are short.
Travel -->

Where do I find the Tourist Information Office in Uppsala?
The Tourist Information Office is in central Uppsala, at Fyristorg 8, on the western side of the Fyrisån River, between St. Eriks torg square and Drottninggatan, two blocks southwest of the square in the center of town called Stora Torget.
Uppsala Tourist Information Office -->

What kind of shopping is available in Uppsala? What hours are the stores open?
Central Uppsala is full of stores and shops. In the area surrounding the city, too, there are department stores and shopping malls. If it is not a holiday, most stores in the city are open weekdays from 10am to 7pm, Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, and Sundays from 12noon to 4pm.

Where can I rent a bicycle?
Many facilities in Uppsala and the province of Uppsala have bikes for rent. A bicycle map of Uppsala is available at the Tourist Information Office in Uppsala.
Bicycle rentals -->

Where can I park my car/van/camper in Uppsala?
The Uppsala map in color marks out all the parking areas in the city and surroundings.
Maps -->

Where can I leave my baggage in Uppsala?
There are safety deposit boxes at Central Station.

Where can I get maps and brochures?
You can order brochures right here on the website and download maps as PDF files.
Brochures -->
Maps -->

Where are there public toilets in Uppsala?
In two places: at the square called St. Eriks torg, and in the area across from the university library called Odinslund.