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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
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