Uppsala. A lot going on. Every day since 1286. When you arrive at Uppsala by road, you will be met by a sign saying, Uppsala – welcome, welcome home. Uppsala is one of Sweden’s four major cities. Come and experience the city where a unique cultural environment meets the modern. The mix of venues, shopping, sports, culture, restaurants, cafés, entertainment, events, green oases and other surprises makes Uppsala the city with something for everyone. Welcome. Welcome home. Population 200 700 (spring 2012) The city centre area 1800 000 m2 Number of shops 290 Number of restaurants/cafés 130 Parks and green spaces 15 Arlanda Airport is just 20 minutes from Uppsala and you can reach Stockholm in 40 minutes by train. This brochure features a selection of what Uppsala’s city centre has to offer visitors and residents. There is plenty to both see and experience. Photographer Anna Anckarman, Ebba Fogelfors, Dan Pettersson, Cicci Feinstein, Jeanette Hägglund, Ana Vera Burin Batarra, Göran Ekeberg, Micke Sandström, Jonas Ljungdahl, Bo Gyllander, Fyrishov, Kalbar, Xulio Gonzalez, Botaniska trädgården Produced 2012 by the Municipality of Uppsala www.uppsala.se Uppsala City Destination Uppsala www.uppsalacity.sewww.destinationuppsala.se The city – where everything is close by Resecentrum/Uppsala Travel Centre Welcome to Uppsala, the big city with a pulse that still has the charm and character of a cosy small town. You can move around quickly and easily between the beautiful area along the river Fyris and the shopping district with new malls and shops that cater for all tastes and needs. If shopping does not appeal, you can take advantage of the city’s rich cultural life, in the form of museums, exhibitions and theatre or musical experiences. For those with plenty of energy left at the end of the day, there are numerous restaurants and night clubs to choose from. This brochure explains what Uppsala has to offer. A bicycling city Uppsala residents cycle both summer and winter. An extensive network of cycle paths makes it easy to get around Uppsala, whether you want to take a bicycle tour of the beautiful surroundings or just get around the city. In the central areas of the city, there are more than 3,000 bike racks. If you would like to rent a bike, contact the tourist office for information. Resecentrum (Uppsala Travel Centre) Uppsala is Sweden’s second largest rail destination, based on passenger numbers. In recent years, the entire station area has been refurbished to create a modern travel hub. There is now a new station building, new platforms, new streets and passages that create new routes between the eastern and western parts of the city. New parks and artworks have also been created and installed in the area. The old station building has been converted into an award-winning restaurant. Urban planning The city centre is growing in all directions. New shops and clothing brands are establishing a presence in Uppsala. Public spaces, malls, shops and marketplaces are being developed to meet the needs of visitors. Pedestrianised areas have been introduced and the entire stretch along the river Fyris has been redeveloped to include piers and beach environments. The city is becoming more attractive and more natural meeting places are being added. Flagship street An important route through the city centre is Vaksalagatan-Drottninggatan. The ‘Flagship street’ project involves improving the street environment, giving it a uniform expression through lighting, signage and other improvements that will make the street Uppsala’s flagship street. Dragarbrunnsgatan (Dragarbrunn street) Dragarbrunnsgatan is a wonderful street to stroll along. Two new squares invite you 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 its theme ‘living rooms‘ and small cherry trees share the area with homely lamps and benches. Dragarbrunnsgatan/Dragarbrunn street Cykelstaden/A bicycling city Årummet/A stroll along the Fyris river Resecentrum/Uppsala Travel Centre Årummet/Along the river Fyris A stroll along a shoppingstreet Resecentrum/Uppsala Travel Centre Fyrisån/The river Fyris Uppsala city Young meets old, modern meets traditional, calm meets excitement. Central Uppsala has a variety of experiences to offer, with many new discoveries to be made by the hour. A visit to Uppsala enables you to experience the past while also seeing what the future has to offer, with older, more traditional elements coming face to face with the ultra-modern. You will notice that when you see the architecture, urban spaces, shops, museums and the people who live here. Cafés and restaurants When you get hungry or crave a snack, there are lots of options. You don’t need to stick to the many oases along the pedestrian street. In the adjacent alleys and the area along the river Fyris, there are plenty of cosy and trendy establishments as well. Shopping In Uppsala’s varied selection of shops, you’ll find most brands represented. The latest addition is Rådhuset on Stora torget, carrying countless well-known brands. The former court house has undergone a tasteful renovation, where the 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 a youthful and trendy approach, while Svava is a mall that focuses on food and coffee breaks. The combinations of these different shops and businesses offers a 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 Sundays In shops or on www.uppsalacity.se you can find a parking coupon that gives you free parking in a number of parking garages in Uppsala city. A map is available at the back of the coupon. Fyristorg Ever since the 1700s, farmers have sold their produce in the Fyristorg square. Today, for example, you can buy crafts, locally-grown vegetables, flowers and home-made bread, depending on the season. Vaksalatorg This square is the heart of the eastern part of Uppsala, next to Uppsala Konsert & Kongress and the Kvarnen business building. During the season and on 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 used extensively for various events. Head for Vaksalatorg via Vaksalagatan, with its selection of shops and eateries. Farmers’ Market Winter in Uppsala city During the summer and Christmas week, you can shop at the Farmers’ Market near the travel centre on Fridays after lunch. Uppland’s farmers and producers sell local, home-grown produce. For up-to-date information, see www.bondensmatiuppland.se Svava mall Crêperie Lemoni Gågatan/Pedestrian street Magnussons Bondens egen markand/Farmers’ market Svava mall Opening hours Monday to Sunday 7am -10pm DROTTNINGGATAN 4 UPPSALA TEL. 13 06 63, 69 55 05 Things to see and do No matter what the time of year you visit Uppsala, there is always something to experience. The choice is yours, the range is huge. There is something for everyone: shoppers, art lovers, families, conference attendees or sports fans. Events to enjoy include the Allt ljus på Uppsala light festival in Uppsala in darkest November, the Easter parade, fashion weekend, activities around Christmas, Swedish National Day celebrations, and an ice festival. Contact the tourist office to see what will be happening while you’re here, so you don’t miss anything. Visit www.destinationuppsala.se Uppsala gardens It was in Uppsala that Swedish botanist Linnaeus created order in nature, right down 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 garden below the castle has been named one of Sweden’s most beautiful parks and 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 banks of the river, visit the playground or the café, which is open in the summer. In the English Park, behind the university library, there is a playground for younger visitors and it was here that Owe Törnqvist, a famous Swedish songwriter, sang that he danced the rumba. Museums Experience Uppsala’s many museums. The dungeons at Uppsala Castle give you a strangely exciting and educational experience taking you back in time through Sweden’s history. Biotopia shows animals in their natural environment and has lots of activities for children and young people. Gustavianum is Uppsala University’s oldest preserved building. Besides the anatomical theatre and the Augsburg Art Cabinet, there is an exhibition depicting the history of the University from 1477 until today. The Uppland Museum is a cultural meeting place for those who want to know more about Uppland and Uppsala. Pelle Svanslös 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. Uppsala University Library’s Carolina Rediviva houses a real treasure – the Silver Bible. Cinema There are a number of cinemas in the city centre. Filmstaden, Spegeln and Royal show current cinema releases. Slottsbiografen was the place where Ingmar Bergman had his first cinema experiences, and Fyrisbiografen is also a small pearl with a less mainstream programme than the chain cinemas. Uppsala is also known for its short film festival, which takes place every autumn. Fyrishov Pelle Svanslös hus/House of Peter-No-Tail Evolutionsmuseet/Museum of Evolution Fyrishov äventyrsbad/Water slides at Fyrishov The stadium has long been one of Sweden’s most popular attractions, where you can swim in the water park, watch various sports and entertainment events, or attend meetings and fairs. For opening times and current events, see www.fyrishov.se. Uppsala slott/Uppsala Castle Botaniska trädgården/Botanical garden Svandammen/The Swan Pond in winter Carl von Linné Linneträdgården/The Linnaeus garden Botaniska trädgården/The Tropical Greenhouse in the Botanical garden Stadsträdgården/The Municipal garden is Uppsala’s green lung Open every day! Family-fun all day, every day! Swim, play and eat in our waterpark with tropical environment. Visit our large swimmingpool and fantastic outside poolarea. www.fyrishov.se Student city Uppsala is also a student city. It has two universities, Uppsala University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, which, with its world-leading research and education, supplies Uppsala with a skilled workforce and new businesses rooted in research. The beautiful student association buildings, or ‘nationshus’, provide venues for students to enjoy evening entertainment, but also house libraries, cafés and association premises. Uppsala University Today, around 40,000 students study at Uppsala University, which was founded in 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. The University is ranked among the top 100 in the world. Do not miss a visit to the university 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 the 1700s, but what is called SLU today was founded in 1977. Courses tend to focus on veterinary science, agronomy and landscape architecture. In 2011, the University was ranked one of Sweden’s top three and the campus is located just south of the centre of Ultuna. May Day celebrations 30th April is the students’ day, but everyone in Uppsala joins in. The day includes rafting on the river Fyris, a herring lunch, the champagne gallop in one of the student associations’ gardens, a picnic in one of the many parks, the student cap ceremony at Carolinabacken and the evening celebrations with choral singing at the castle’s Gunillaklocka (bell) or a bonfire. If you want to end the evening in style, you can go to a ball at the castle. Uppsala universitetshus/Uppsala University, main building Valborg, slottsbacken/May Day celebrations Forsränningen/Rafting in the river Fyris Concert Uppsala Konsert & Kongress/Uppsala concert and congress hall Event city People from all over the world meet in Uppsala. The large congresses are complemented by festivals for many thousands of visitors. The city plays host to music, theatre, poetry and short film festivals, among other events. Early in the autumn, Kulturnatten (Culture Night) attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year. Every year, a large number of sporting events are also arranged in various fields of sport. Katalin Katalin is one of Uppsala’s most established venues for live music. In 1986, Katalin Varga opened its first club and restaurant, where many world famous artists have performed over the years. Uppsala Konsert & Kongress The world famous Danish architect Johnny Svendborg designed the Uppsala Konsert & Kongress centre, which opened in 2007. Anything can happen here: 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 escalator takes you up to the correct floor. For the current programme of events, see www.ukk.se Uppsala stadsteater Uppsala stadsteater – the city theatre – celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2011. They have an exciting repertoire and plays several nights a week, with everything from innovative works to foreign classics and lunch and dance performances. For the current repertoire, visit www.uppsalastadsteater.se Regina Theatre At the Regina Theatre, you can experience everything from stand-up comedy to an international poetry festival, as well as musical performances. Sporting events Uppsala is one of the leading cities in Sweden when it comes to organising sporting events. Under the slogan ‘Competition City Uppsala’, the city has been the proud host for a number of national and international competitions. 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