Uppsala City English (PDF, 1,7 MB) - Destination Uppsala

When you arrive at Uppsala by road, you will be met by a sign saying, Uppsala – welcome, welcome home.

The city– where everything is close byWelcome to Uppsala, the big city with a pulse that still has the charm andcharacter of a cosy small town. You can move around quickly and easilybetween the beautiful area along the river Fyris and the shopping district withnew malls and shops that cater for all tastes and needs. If shopping doesnot appeal, you can take advantage of the city’s rich cultural life, in the formof museums, exhibitions and theatre or musical experiences. For those withplenty of energy left at the end of the day, there are numerous restaurants andnight clubs to choose from. This brochure explains what Uppsala has to offer.Resecentrum/Uppsala Travel Centre

A bicycling cityUppsala residents cycle both summer and winter. An extensive network ofcycle paths makes it easy to get around Uppsala, whether you want to takea bicycle tour of the beautiful surroundings or just get around the city. In thecentral areas of the city, there are more than 3,000 bike racks. If you wouldlike to rent a bike, contact the tourist office for information.Resecentrum (Uppsala Travel Centre)Uppsala is Sweden’s second largest rail destination, based on passengernumbers. In recent years, the entire station area has been refurbished tocreate a modern travel hub. There is now a new station building, newplatforms, new streets and passages that create new routes between theeastern and western parts of the city. New parks and artworks have alsobeen created and installed in the area. The old station building has beenconverted into an award-winning restaurant.Urban planningThe city centre is growing in all directions. New shops and clothing brandsare establishing a presence in Uppsala. Public spaces, malls, shops andmarketplaces are being developed to meet the needs of visitors. Pedestrianisedareas have been introduced and the entire stretch along the river Fyrishas been redeveloped to include piers and beach environments. The city isbecoming more attractive and more natural meeting places are being added.Flagship streetAn important route through the city centre is Vaksalagatan-Drottninggatan. The‘Flagship street’ project involves improving the street environment, giving it auniform expression through lighting, signage and other improvements that willmake the street Uppsala’s flagship street.Dragarbrunnsgatan (Dragarbrunn street)Dragarbrunnsgatan is a wonderful street to stroll along. Two new squares inviteyou to sit down for a while and enjoy the view. Dragarbrunns torg (square)near the Galleria Dragarbrunn (mall) has seating, magnolias and a fountain.The other square, between Bangårdsgatan and Vretgränd, has taken as itstheme ‘living rooms‘ and small cherry trees share the area with homely lampsand benches.

Dragarbrunnsgatan/Dragarbrunn streetCykelstaden/A bicycling cityÅrummet/A stroll along the Fyris river

Resecentrum/Uppsala Travel CentreA stroll along a shoppingstreet Fyrisån/The river FyrisÅrummet/Along the river Fyris Resecentrum/Uppsala Travel Centre

Uppsala cityYoung meets old, modern meets traditional, calm meets excitement. CentralUppsala has a variety of experiences to offer, with many new discoveries tobe made by the hour. A visit to Uppsala enables you to experience the pastwhile also seeing what the future has to offer, with older, more traditionalelements coming face to face with the ultra-modern. You will notice that whenyou see the architecture, urban spaces, shops, museums and the people wholive here.Cafés and restaurantsWhen you get hungry or crave a snack, there are lots of options. You don’tneed to stick to the many oases along the pedestrian street. In the adjacentalleys and the area along the river Fyris, there are plenty of cosy and trendyestablishments as well.ShoppingIn Uppsala’s varied selection of shops, you’ll find most brands represented.The latest addition is Rådhuset on Stora torget, carrying countless well-knownbrands. The former court house has undergone a tasteful renovation, wherethe old has been mixed with the new. The Galleria Dragarbrunn (mall)presents classic brands in a modern, fresh environment. The St. Pergallerian(mall) offers varied and welcome content for all. Forumgallerian (mall) has ayouthful and trendy approach, while Svava is a mall that focuses on food andcoffee breaks. The combinations of these different shops and businesses offersa fantastic shopping experience and they are all just a short walk apart.Uppsala city open seven days a week• Monday-Friday 10am - 7pm• Saturday 10am - 5pm• Sunday 12am - 4pm(Please note that some shops has different opening hours)Free parking SundaysIn shops or on www.uppsalacity.se you can find a parking couponthat gives you free parking in a number of parking garagesin Uppsala city. A map is available at the back of the coupon.

FyristorgEver since the 1700s, farmers have sold their produce in the Fyristorg square.Today, for example, you can buy crafts, locally-grown vegetables, flowers andhome-made bread, depending on the season.VaksalatorgThis square is the heart of the eastern part of Uppsala, next to UppsalaKonsert & Kongress and the Kvarnen business building. During the season andon Saturdays, the square teems with vegetable sellers and flea market tables.Here you can find some real bargains, new and old. The square is also usedextensively for various events. Head for Vaksalatorg via Vaksalagatan, with itsselection of shops and eateries.Farmers’ MarketDuring the summer and Christmas week, you can shop at the Farmers’ Marketnear the travel centre on Fridays after lunch. Uppland’s farmers and producerssell local, home-grown produce. For up-to-date information, seewww.bondensmatiuppland.seWinter in Uppsala city

Gågatan/Pedestrian streetMagnussonsSvava mallCrêperie LemoniSvava mallBondens egen markand/Farmers’ market

DROTTNINGGATAN 4 UPPSALA TEL. 13 06 63, 69 55 05Opening hoursMonday to Sunday 7am -10pm

Things to see and doNo matter what the time of year you visit Uppsala, there is always somethingto experience. The choice is yours, the range is huge. There is somethingfor everyone: shoppers, art lovers, families, conference attendees or sportsfans. Events to enjoy include the Allt ljus på Uppsala light festival in Uppsalain darkest November, the Easter parade, fashion weekend, activities aroundChristmas, Swedish National Day celebrations, and an ice festival. Contactthe tourist office to see what will be happening while you’re here, so you don’tmiss anything. Visit www.destinationuppsala.seUppsala gardensIt was in Uppsala that Swedish botanist Linnaeus created order in nature, rightdown to the smallest stamens and pistil. The former home of the ‘flower king’at Linnéträdgården is now a museum and a cultural gem. The Botanical gardenbelow the castle has been named one of Sweden’s most beautiful parksand the jury called it a gem in the city of Uppsala. The beautiful Stadsträdgården(Municipal garden) is the ‘green lung’ of the city. Along the river Fyris,south of the city centre, you can stroll among the greenery or along the banksof the river, visit the playground or the café, which is open in the summer. Inthe English Park, behind the university library, there is a playground for youngervisitors and it was here that Owe Törnqvist, a famous Swedish songwriter,sang that he danced the rumba.MuseumsExperience Uppsala’s many museums. The dungeons at Uppsala Castle giveyou a strangely exciting and educational experience taking you back in timethrough Sweden’s history. Biotopia shows animals in their natural environmentand has lots of activities for children and young people. Gustavianum is UppsalaUniversity’s oldest preserved building. Besides the anatomical theatre andthe Augsburg Art Cabinet, there is an exhibition depicting the history of theUniversity from 1477 until today. The Uppland Museum is a cultural meetingplace for those who want to know more about Uppland and Uppsala. PelleSvanslös hus tells the story of Sweden’s kindest and wisest cat, Peter-No-Tail,and if you are interested in dinosaurs, visit the Museum of Evolution. UppsalaUniversity Library’s Carolina Rediviva houses a real treasure – the Silver Bible.

CinemaThere are a number of cinemas in the city centre. Filmstaden, Spegeln andRoyal show current cinema releases. Slottsbiografen was the place whereIngmar Bergman had his first cinema experiences, and Fyrisbiografen is alsoa small pearl with a less mainstream programme than the chain cinemas. Uppsalais also known for its short film festival, which takes place every autumn.FyrishovThe stadium has long been one of Sweden’s most popular attractions, whereyou can swim in the water park, watch various sports and entertainmentevents, or attend meetings and fairs. For opening times and current events,see www.fyrishov.se.Evolutionsmuseet/Museum of EvolutionPelle Svanslös hus/House of Peter-No-TailFyrishov äventyrsbad/Water slides at Fyrishov

Uppsala slott/Uppsala CastleCarl von LinnéLinneträdgården/The Linnaeus gardenBotaniska trädgården/Botanical gardenSvandammen/The Swan Pond in winter

Stadsträdgården/The Municipal garden is Uppsala’s green lungBotaniska trädgården/The Tropical Greenhouse in the Botanical gardenOpen every day!Family-fun all day, every day! Swim, playand eat in our waterpark with tropicalenvironment. Visit our large swimmingpooland fantastic outside poolarea.www.fyrishov.se

Student cityUppsala is also a student city. It has two universities, Uppsala University andthe Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, which, with its world-leadingresearch and education, supplies Uppsala with a skilled workforce and newbusinesses rooted in research. The beautiful student association buildings, or‘nationshus’, provide venues for students to enjoy evening entertainment, butalso house libraries, cafés and association premises.Uppsala UniversityToday, around 40,000 students study at Uppsala University, which was foundedin 1477. Some of its famous alumni include Carl Linnaeus, Dag Hammarskjöld,Betty Pettersson, Peter Englund, Carina Lidbom and Niklas Zennström.The most popular courses include law, medicine, psychology and nursing. TheUniversity is ranked among the top 100 in the world. Do not miss a visit to theuniversity auditorium, the beautiful building near the university park.The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)SLU has more than 4,000 students. The University’s history dates back to the1700s, but what is called SLU today was founded in 1977. Courses tend tofocus on veterinary science, agronomy and landscape architecture. In 2011,the University was ranked one of Sweden’s top three and the campus is locatedjust south of the centre of Ultuna.May Day celebrations30th April is the students’ day, but everyone in Uppsala joins in. The dayincludes rafting on the river Fyris, a herring lunch, the champagne gallop inone of the student associations’ gardens, a picnic in one of the many parks,the student cap ceremony at Carolinabacken and the evening celebrationswith choral singing at the castle’s Gunillaklocka (bell) or a bonfire. If you wantto end the evening in style, you can go to a ball at the castle.

Forsränningen/Rafting in the river FyrisUppsala universitetshus/Uppsala University, main building Valborg, slottsbacken/May Day celebrations

ConcertUppsala Konsert & Kongress/Uppsala concert and congress hall

Event cityPeople from all over the world meet in Uppsala. The large congresses arecomplemented by festivals for many thousands of visitors. The city plays hostto music, theatre, poetry and short film festivals, among other events. Early inthe autumn, Kulturnatten (Culture Night) attracts more than 100,000 visitorseach year. Every year, a large number of sporting events are also arranged invarious fields of sport.KatalinKatalin is one of Uppsala’s most established venues for live music. In 1986,Katalin Varga opened its first club and restaurant, where many world famousartists have performed over the years.Uppsala Konsert & KongressThe world famous Danish architect Johnny Svendborg designed the UppsalaKonsert & Kongress centre, which opened in 2007. Anything can happenhere: from small everyday meetings or lunches to festivals lasting several days.It also offers one of the city’s best vantage points and a long red escalatortakes you up to the correct floor. For the current programme of events, seewww.ukk.seUppsala stadsteaterUppsala stadsteater – the city theatre – celebrated its 60th anniversary in2011. They have an exciting repertoire and plays several nights a week, witheverything from innovative works to foreign classics and lunch and danceperformances. For the current repertoire, visit www.uppsalastadsteater.seRegina TheatreAt the Regina Theatre, you can experience everything from stand-up comedyto an international poetry festival, as well as musical performances.Sporting eventsUppsala is one of the leading cities in Sweden when it comes to organisingsporting events. Under the slogan ‘Competition City Uppsala’, the city hasbeen the proud host for a number of national and international competitions.

Uppsala light festival in NovemberSwedish Championship in Ice racingScandinavian RaceEaster parade in Uppsala City CentreDancing in Stadsträdgården (Municipal garden)

Uppsala Culture Night in SeptemberUppsala Konsert & Kongress /Uppsala concert and congress hallUppsala stadsteater/The city theatre

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Did you konow ...• Uppsala Cathedral is Scandinavia’s largest cathedral• Uppsala is the city with the most number of choirs in Sweden• Uppsala Simsällskap is the world’s oldest swimming association• 1,600 companies were started in 2011• You can find 15 parks and green spaces in the city• 8 Nobel laureates have been living and working in Uppsala• There are unique natural areas close to the city• Uppsala is Sweden’s third largest congress city• Carl Linnaeus cultivated pearls in the river Fyris• Anders Celsius from Uppsala invented the Celsius (°C) temperature scale• Fyrishov is Sweden’s fifth largest visitor attraction• Uppsala is home to Sweden’s oldest botanical gardens• Sweden’s biggest cultural night, Kulturnatt, is held in September each yearActivities in Stadsträdgården (Municipal garden)

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