O-Ringen Magazine, number 1 - 2021

PRE-O
O-Ringen Torus:
an online competition
#MYUPPSALA
Our best tips for experiences in Uppsala.
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SHOPPING
For all tastes.
Uppsala has a unique mix of small local boutiques,
specialist shops and modern shopping malls, all within
easy walking distance within the city centre. Start in the
charming shops beside the cobblestone alleyways near
the Fyris River, and then stroll along the pedestrian street
where you will find famous chain stores, brand shops
and shopping malls.
EVENTS
Next year, O-Ringen Uppsala starts early, already in
February, with an online O-Ringen Torus competition.
Digital TempO has been established as a fun and difficult
competition during a time when we could not compete in
ordinary competitions.
It is therefore timely to introduce this competition also on the
largest orienteering event in the world. Competing in this digital
event will also give you a taste of the terrain before the summer
event. Just like O-Ringen, the digital event will include 5 races,
7–12 February. This schedule includes a free day, where perhaps we
may provide a special event to discover Uppsala. For those of you
that have never tried TempO, it is a challenge to quickly translate
the map to the terrain and vice versa.
TempO is therefore also an excellent practice for regular
orienteering. The competition will mainly include forest course,
similar to the ones during O-Ringen Uppsala, but also in the
city. O-Ringen Torus will be arranged in collaboration with
Torus (torus.yq.cz) and with quality controls from experienced
organizers. Some kind of price will behold the winner, but more
about prices and other practical information will be published on
the social media of O-Ringen. However, you can already visit the
Torus website to practice your skills in reading maps.
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FOOD & DRINK
A lovely atmosphere and
great food.
Whether you want to eat a lot or a little, outside
or inside, Uppsala has a wide range of bars and
indoor & outdoor cafés.
At destinationuppsala.se/guides you will find tips
such as the best street food in town, tasteful coffee
bars and all the inns, bodegas and brasseries in
Uppsala that are worth a visit.
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There are over 140 outdoor cafés in Uppsala and
just as many reasons to visit one of them. Eat and
drink something while enjoying the sun for a while
and watching people walking by. A great way to
enjoy the atmosphere in Uppsala.
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Carl Linnaeus is one of the world’s most famous scientists. Nowhere else are
there as many traces of him as in Uppsala. Walk along one of the Linnaeus
trails to his summer residence in Linnaeus’ Hammarby, visit the Linnaeus
Museum, which was his home, or enjoy the calm in the Linnaeus Garden – a
green oasis in the middle of Uppsala. linneuppsala.se
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Just three kilometres from Uppsala city centre is the
Gränbystaden Shopping Centre with over 160 shops,
restaurants, cafés and other services. Here, among other
things, is the first 4DX cinema auditorium in Sweden.
NATURE
Take it easy, in the middle of the
city or just around the corner.
Take a walk in the Årummet waterside development along
the Fyris River. Relax in the City Garden or one of the other
parks in the city centre. Only 15 minutes away, you will find
bathing areas, hiking trails and hidden spots deep in the
forest. Or how about a ride on the Lennakatten narrow-gauge
heritage railway through the beautiful summer Uppland.
A wealth of experiences.
Uppsala’s attractions range from large-scale concerts and sports
events to intimate gigs, exhibitions and displays. Throughout the
summer, there are concerts and entertainment on the outdoor
stage at Parksnäckan (“The Park Snail”) in the City Garden,
where popular Swedish artistes and children’s favourites can
often be heard.
CULTURE & HISTORY
A pink castle.
Uppsala Castle was built by King Gustav Vasa in 1549 and has
played a major role in our Swedish history. It has been the scene
of several dramatic events involving bloodbaths, conspiracies,
plots and murder, and not least the abdication of Queen Kristina,
which took place here in 1654. Today, the castle is home to
the County Governor, but also houses three exciting museums:
Uppsala Art Museum, the House of Peace and Vasaborgen
(Uppsala Castle Museum). You can also enjoy Uppsala’s best
views from here with a roof-top walk on the castle roof.
MIAOW!
Do you know Peter-No-Tail? The famous cat lived in Uppsala
and left his paw prints here. Nowadays, you can meet him in
his play park, on guided walks and as a statue. Pussyfoot over
his own pedestrian crossing to the district of Åsgränd, where he
lived with his beloved Maja Gräddnos (Maya Cream Nose),
but which was also home to Elaka Måns (Mean Magnus), his
armour-bearers Bill & Bull and the other cats.
34 O-RINGEN MAGAZINE NR 1 • 2021
You can find more Uppsala tips at destinationuppsala.se