'''Uppsala''' [http://www.uppland.nu/en/DynPage.aspx?id=10983] is a university city in Uppland province in Svealand, south central Sweden. With a population of 185,000, it is the fourth largest city in Sweden. The two universities dominate the city, so there are lots of young lively people everywhere. It holds Scandinavia's largest cathedral, originally constructed in the 1200s, which is open for visitors.
Get In
The train from Stockholm takes 40 minutes (SEK 61 if bought in the train station, SEK 33-SEK 62 if bought on the internet, with some discounts for youth and students) and from Arlanda airport 18 minutes (SEK 130). You can also take Bus 801 from Arlanda Airport (SEK 100) which will take you to Uppsala central station in about 40 minutes. Buses also connect Uppsala with Vasteras Airport (SEK 200 return ticket).
Get Around
The best way to travel in Uppsala is by bike. However, there are also many local green buses. A city ticket valid for 90 minutes is SEK 30, and is bought from the driver. If you plan to do a lot of bus travel it's probably a good idea to buy a travel card (''vardekort''), which reduces the price to SEK 15. You can also purchase a ticket by SMS or in vending machines for SEK 20.
If you would like to travel by taxi, use the three major taxi companies: Uppsala Taxi, Taxi Kurir and Taxi 020. There are also a lot of smaller companies, but they might have their own view on what you should pay and might also have less geographical knowledge. Be sure to negotiate the fare in advance of getting in the taxi if no guaranteed fare is posted.
See
'''Uppsala University''' [http://www.uu.se/english/] was established in 1477, making it the oldest university in Scandinavia. The University Museum [http://www.gustavianum.uu.se/] (Akademigatan 3, Tel. +46 18 471 75 71) in the Gustavianum house opposite the university main building is also worth a visit.
'''Uppsala Cathedral''', Tel. +46 18 18 71 73, [http://www.uppsaladomkyrka.se/setupups/engelsk/default.asp?orgID=464]. The most important church in Sweden as the country's Lutheran Archbishop's seat.
'''Uppsala castle''', Tel. +46 18 54 48 11, [http://www.uppsalaslott.se/eng/index.asp]. Has big halls and paintings, as well as older remnants of the 16th century castle built by the Vasa dynasty.
'''Carl Linnaeus Garden''', Svartbacksgatan 27, Tel. +46 18 471 25 76, [http://www.linnaeus.uu.se/LTeng.html]. With the Orangery.
'''Botanical Gardens''', Villavagen 8, Tel. +46 18 471 28 38, [http://www.botan.uu.se/BTindex.html]. The bigger garden at the university.
'''The Uppland Museum''', S:t Eriks grand 6, Tel. +46 18 16 91 00, [http://www.upplandsmuseet.se/]. Located in a former water mill building.
'''Bror Hjorth's House''', Norbyvagen 26, Tel. +46 18 56 70 30, [http://www.brorhjorthshus.se/]. Especially interesting for those who like naivist paintings.
'''Carolina Rediviva''',Tel. +46 18 471 39 00. A university library with the Silver Bible.
'''Gamla Uppsala''' (Old Uppsala), Tel. +46 18 16 91 00, [http://www.raa.se/olduppsala/index.asp] is the home of several pre-Viking, pre-historic burial mounds. There is also an old church and the open-air museum Disagarden with old Swedish houses [http://www.upplandsmuseet.se/templates/Page.aspx?id=456]. You get there via Bus 2 from central Uppsala.
Do
Go '''swimming''' at Fyrishov, Idrottsgatan 2, Tel. +46 18 727 49 50, [http://www.fyrishov.se/fyrishov/templates/InternationalStartPage.aspx?id=4276].
'''Uppsala Reggae Festival''' [http://www.uppsalareggaefestival.se/] is held for three days every summer. They have lots of international artists.
'''Kulturnatten''' (Culture Night) [http://www.uppsala.se/uppsala/templates/StandardPage____18371.aspx]. One evening every year, most people working in culture in Uppsala show their talents downtown to masses of people walking around.
Watch the '''Mosspatagningen''' ceremony [http://www.uu.se/node134]. On the last of April every year, lots of students gather below Carolina Rediviva and put on their white student caps at a signal, and the masses rejoice.
Buy
'''Svartbacksgatan''' is the main shopping street in town, two blocks from Centralstationen. On it lies the Stora Torget, the main square in Uppsala. It is closed to cars.
'''Akademibokhandeln''', Forumgallerian, Dragarbrunnsgatan 43-45, top floor. A big, well-stocked book store.
'''Studentbokhandeln''', Sysslomansgatan 7. A book store owned by the Student Union and Uppsala University.
'''The Uppsala English Bookshop''', S:t Olofsgatan 32, [http://www.ueb.se/]. All kinds of books in English.
'''Uppsala Skivbors''', Svartbacksgatan 16. A cozy record store with both new and used records in various genres.
'''Saluhallen''', S:t Eriks Torg 8. A fashionable market hall with various types of expensive, highly qualitative food and drinks in various shops. There are also some restaurants there.
'''Granby Centrum''', Marknadsgatan, [http://www.graenbycentrum.se/]. The biggest mall in Uppsala. It has 41 shops and is located 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) east of the city. Use bus 3 to "Granby C".
'''Galleria Dragarbrunn''', Dragarbrunnsgatan 24, [http://www.galleriadragarbrunn.se/]. A brand-new small mall located in the city. It is a fashionable mall with mostly expensive brands.
'''Pressbyran''', S:t Persgatan 10. A well-stocked magazine store with lots of international and Swedish magazines.
'''Svavagallerian''' (Dragarbrunnsgatan 50), '''Forumgallerian''' (Dragarbrunnsgatan 43-45) and '''S:t Per-gallerian''' (Svartbacksgatan 7-11) are three centrally-located shopping malls. They can't compare to the malls in nearby Stockholm though.
Eat
Luxury
'''Hambergs''', Fyristorg 8, Tel. +46 18 71 21 50, (email: info@hambergfisk.se), [http://www.hambergs.se/]. Great seafood in this relaxed atmosphere. Except for desserts they serve nothing but seafood. Mains SEK 150.
'''Domtrappkallaren''', S:t Eriks grand 15, [http://www.domtrappkallaren.se/]. Fancy restaurant with a long history. Mains SEK 105-255.
'''Restaurang Lingon''', Svartbacksgatan 30, Tel. +46 18 10 12 24, [http://www.restauranglingon.com/]. Serves swedish dishes with a luxurious touch. During the summer, the restaurant has a riverside area.
Medium
'''Trattoria Comedia''', Skolgatan 31. A cozy Italian restaurant. SEK 110-200.
'''Yukikos Sushi''', Norbyvagen 65, [http://www.yukikossushi.se/]. Probably the best sushi restaurant in Uppsala. Also take away. SEK 75-105.
'''Uppenbar''', Vastra Agatan 12. Pizza, pasta and meat dishes and a nice view over the Fyris river.
'''Tzatziki''', Fyristorg 4, Tel.: +46 18 15 03 33, [http://www.tzatziki.se/]. Very popular Greek restaurant in a beautiful environment just by the Fyris River and below the Cathedral. Main course 100-150 SEK.
Cheap
'''Pizzakoket''', Kungsgatan 47. High quality pizzas.
'''Luthagens Kok & Bar''', Borjegatan 11. Serves hamburgers and pizzas and does it well.
'''Ultuna Thai''', Ulls vag 25, Ultuna, Tel.: +46 18 67 33 67, [http://www.wanwisa-thaimat.se/]. Genuine, inexpensive thai food of good quality on the campus of the Swedish Agricultural University.
Drink
The university has a mandatory student club system called Student Nations [http://www.nationsguiden.se/]. There are thirteen nations, each with a headquarters where one can dance, drink, and meet people. A 'nation card' is required for entry to the Nations. Visitors' cards can be purchased in advance at the Students' Union (Studentkar) for those who have a valid student ID.
Being a college town there are many bars and clubs beyond the Nations.
'''Cafe Ofvandahls''', Sysslomansgatan 5. A traditional old cafe with old roots and atmosphere. They sometimes have poetry slam contests and other poetry readings, but they are mostly in Swedish.
'''Cafe Fagelsangen''', Munkgatan 3. A cafe with the possibility to sit outdoors in the summer. They serve sandwiches as well as traditional Swedish cookies and cakes.
'''Katalin''', near the train station, Tel. +46 18 14 06 80, [http://www.katalin.com/]. A nice place with an active calendar of international and national touring acts.
'''Hugos kaffe & deli''', Svartbacksgatan 21, [http://www.hugoskaffe.nu/]. A youthful and bohemian little cafe with quirky furniture.
'''Barista Fair Trade Coffee''', Svartbacksgatan 14, [http://www.baristafairtrade.com/]. Scandinavian's first ethical coffeeshop. Everything is fair-trade marked and the coffeemakers are all well educated and make excellent coffee. They also serve lunch.
'''Cafe Linne Konstantina''' and '''Cafe Linne Hornan''' (Svartbacksgatan 22 and 24) are two cozy cafes, often used as a meeting place for various clubs or political groups.
'''O_LConnor_Ls''', Stora Torget 1, Tel: +46 18 14 40 10. Opened in 1993, this "Irish" bar and restaurant is Syrian owned and run. This place has a great selection of Irish, Belgian and Swedish beers. Beers are SEK 45-65, entrance is SEK 20 Monday through Thursday and SEK 60 after ten o'clock Fridays and Saturdays when live music is performed. Coats must be handed in at the cloakroom on busy nights (for example, on Saturday nights and when there is music).
'''Buddy's''', Dragarbrunnsgatan 53, Tel: +46 18 10 70 70 (E-mail: info@buddysirishpub.com), [http://www.buddysirishpub.com]. An authentic Irish pub opened in 2007. The owner, Buddy Mooney, is always happy to have a chat with his guests in the cozy atmosphere. Quiet live music at times. Good food and a nice selection of Irish, English, Belgian and Swedish beers. Multi-cultural friendly staff from United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and Sweden.
The city's live music scene is mostly centered around Student Nations like Kalmar Nation [http://www.kalmarnation.com/] or Vastmanlands-Dala Nation [http://www.v-dala.se/].
The local newspaper Upsala Nya Tidning has a calendar database [http://www2.unt.se/avd/1,1786,MC=9-TYPE=KALENDARIESEARCH,00.html] on various cultural and entertainment events. You can also pick up the free Nollarton magazine and the equally as free Upsala Nya Tidning Fredag downtown for the same type of information. They are only available in Swedish though.
Sleep
Budget
'''Hotell Muttern''', S:t Johannesgatan 31C, Tel. +46 18 51 04 14, [http://www.hotellmuttern.se/setlanguage.asp?no=1]. Singles from 570 SEK, doubles from 670 SEK.
Mid-Range
'''Grand Hotel Hornan''', Bangardsgatan 1, Tel.: +46 18 13 93 80, (email: info@grandhotellhornan.com), [http://grandhotellhornan.com/GHH/Engelska/eng_index.htm]. Older hotel located at the Fyris river close to the train station. Occasionally have good deals on rooms. SEK 650-1250. The hotel has an excellent and cozy bar with the full product range of the local brewery, Slottskallan.
'''First Hotel Linne''', Skolgatan 45, Tel. +46 18 10 20 00, [http://www.firsthotels.com/en/Our-hotels/Sweden/Uppsala/First-Hotel-Linne/]. Very centrally located.
'''Best Western Hotel Svava''', Bangardsgatan 24, Tel. +46 18 13 00 30, [http://www.bestwestern.com]. Very close to the train station. Great breakfast buffet. Singles from 675 SEK, doubles from 800 SEK.
'''Radisson SAS Hotell Gillet''', Dragarbrunnsgatan 23, Tel. +46 18 68 18 10 (E-mail: sales.uppsala@radissonsas.com), [http://www.radissonsas.com/].
'''Hotel Uppsala''', Kungsgatan 27, Tel. +46 18 480 50 00, [http://www.profilhotels.se/se/hotels/sweden/uppsala/hotel-uppsala/info.aspx]. Uppsala's biggest hotel with a nice location in the city centre. Affordable and good value rooms.
Splurge
There are no luxury hotels in Uppsala.
Hostels
'''Uppsala City Hostel''', S:t Persgatan 16, Tel. +46 18 10 00 08, [http://www.uppsalavandrarhem.se/?id=38608&mn1=2292]. They have some of the cheapest accommodations in town and free wifi.
'''STF Vandrarhem Sunnersta Herrgard''', Sunnerstavagen 24, Tel. +46 18 32 42 20 (E-mail: info@sunnerstaherrgard.se), [http://sunnerstaherrgard.se/index.php?id=666&L=1]. Hostel situated in an old manor, six kilometers (3.6 miles) south of the town center. Good communications (bus/taxi, bicycle) to the town center.
Contact
The '''City Library''' [http://www.uppsala.se/uppsala/templates/StandardPage____14932.aspx] offers several computers for free (using a queue system).
'''Sidewalk Express''' [http://www.sidewalkexpress.se/] also has three Internet cafes where you can get online for about 2 Euro/h: one at the central station, one at the fast food restaurant "Jalla!", situated on the main square and one in Burger King in Dragarbrunnsgatan.
'''Port22''' [http://www.port22.se/] (S:t Olofsgatan 32) is an internet cafe and coffee shop.
Get out
'''Carl Linnaeus' Hammarby''' [http://www.hammarby.uu.se/LHeng.html] (Tel. +46 18 32 60 94), a mansion 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Uppsala.
'''Alvkarleby''' Small city with beaches, the Dalalven river with salmon fishing, and golf courses.