O-Ringen Magazine, nr 1 - 2022

Experience more of Uppsala
Take the opportunity to discover a little more
of Uppsala when you're here. To do something
else is a good way to load the depots with
new energy. Uppsala is close to everything
in many ways the ultimate destination for
those who want to experience more in a short
time. We have a rich cultural life, exciting
events and the whole history of Sweden - in
one place. The sights are many and exciting
for the whole family. It's a lively shopping city
with a wide range. In addition there is beautiful
nature, both in the middle of the city and
its surrounding areas if you prefer it
1. Old Uppsala
In order to tell the story of Uppsala We have
to start about 5 km north. It lay there for
1,500 years then the place Uppsala, the centre
of power of Svea Rike (The consolidation
of Sweden) and an important cult place of
worship. Here lived Vikings and their ancestors
on estates and farms, cultivated land,
engaged in trade and made long journeys.
Today, the place is known as Gamla Uppsala,
one of the world's most interesting Viking
destinations and tells the story of one of
Sweden's most mythical places. Here are the
three majestic royal mounds from 500s, one
of the largest burial areas in the Nordic countries
and the remains of the cathedral as was
built in the 12th century. The place tells about
mighty kings, golden pagan temples, human
sacrifices and large blot parties. Right next to
the mounds is Gamla Uppsala museum. The
museum's basic exhibition includes archaeological
finds from excavations such as those
which tell about the young kings, Viking age
sacrifices, pagan gods and a warlike Iron Age.
Join us on a journey across the seas of time,
from the pagan kingdom of the 5th century,
via the Viking Age's religious turning point
to the construction of the cathedral from the
12th century. Using Augmented Reality and
Virtual Reality, you can experience Uppsala
as it looked before. Walk around the royal
estate area about 100 years before the actual
Viking Age and see all the famous monuments.
Experience its huge hall in its majestic
elevation on the square next to the church. Or
go on a hunt for virtual archaeological finds.
www.upplandsmuseet.se/gamlauppsala-museum/
PHOTO DESTINATION UPPSALA
2. Fyrishov, water park and outdoor pool
A short walk from Uppsala's city centre is
Fyrishov, one of Sweden's largest arenas for
swimming and water adventures. A swimming
place for the whole family.
Here is the popular Äventyrsbadet where
you play in a tropical environment and birds
chirp among water slides, jet stream, waterfalls
and water cannons. Right next to it lies the
swimming pool with a large pool that they
have Olympic dimensions 50 x 25 metres and
courses reserved for those who want to swim
for exercise. If you are brave, you can go up to
the top 10-metres high jump tower and if you
want and dare - jump from the top.
On a beautiful summer day, you can
choose to hang out in the outdoor pools,
surrounded by one beautiful green area that
stretches down to Fyrisån. Here, the water
temperature is a lovely 26 degrees. On the
site there is also a playground and activities
in progress on and off.
At Fyrishov, there is also a relaxation pool
for those who are over 16 years, a little oasis
to unwind. Here you can enjoy a regular
sauna, steam room, a warm relaxation room
and in a large, 38-degree hot tub.
www.fyrishov.se
Cykelavstånd: 15 minuter till centrala Uppsala
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