Uppsala
- the university city
Uppsala
is Sweden’s fourth largest city with a population of 190 000
inhabitants. Unique cultural treasures and an exciting history are to be
found in the city of knowledge and inspiration. Uppsala has retained
its small-town charm while offering a big city’s selection of shops,
restaurants and other entertainment.
Uppsala has many historical attractions. Among the most famous are:
• Uppsala cathedral, the largest cathedral in Scandinavia.
• One of Sweden’s eldest botanical gardens
• A unique anatomical theatre built in the 1600’s
• The Linnaeus Garden
• Uppsala Castle from the mid-1500's
However, Uppsala is not only known for its traditions. Today Uppsala
is a dynamic industrial and commercial city where knowledge, ideas and
entrepreneurship are at the centre. The city’s geographical location
with only 30 minutes to Stockholm-Arlanda international airport and 40 minutes to Stockholm has made Uppsala an attractive place for meetings.
For information on how to reach Uppsala, please consult the Travel page on this website 
Other useful links
• Visit Sweden! Swedish Tourist Board
• Destination Sweden. Lonelyplanet.com
• Uppland, the province
• The Municipality of Uppsala
• Uppsala University
• SLU, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences