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Uppsala Cathedral

About

Uppsala Cathedral is the city’s most iconic landmark and the largest church in Scandinavia, rising above the skyline with its twin spires and red‑brick Gothic silhouette. Construction began in the late 13th century, and the cathedral has since been the setting for royal coronations, national ceremonies, and the burial of prominent figures such as King Gustav Vasa and Carl Linnaeus. Its interior combines medieval architecture with later restorations, featuring soaring vaults, richly decorated chapels, and a celebrated collection of ecclesiastical art. The cathedral remains an active centre of worship and music, hosting services, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Standing at the heart of Uppsala’s historic quarter, it continues to embody the spiritual, cultural, and architectural heritage of Sweden.

Uppsala Sweden
Uppsala Cathedral
Location

Uppsala Cathedral is located at Domkyrkoplan 2 in the center of Uppsala, Sweden, situated prominently between the University Hall of Uppsala University and the Fyris River. As the largest church in the Nordic region, its iconic towers are easily accessible from the city's main transit hubs, including a short 15-minute walk from Uppsala Central Station through the historic downtown area. The surrounding area is rich in cultural and historical points of interest, such as the Gustavianum museum, which serves as the university's oldest building, and the historic Carolina Rediviva library. Visitors can also enjoy the nearby Linnaeus Garden and the scenic Botanical Garden, which reflect the city's deep connection to the 18th-century botanist Carl Linnaeus. Other notable attractions in the vicinity include the Uppsala Castle, the Upplandsmuseet, and the peaceful Sankt Eriks Källa, making the cathedral an ideal central starting point for exploring Uppsala's major sites.

Upplandsmuseet Upplandsmuseet Museum Gamla Uppsala Museum Gamla Uppsala Museum Museum Friluftsmuseet Disagården Friluftsmuseet Disagården Museum Gustavianum Gustavianum Museum Uppsala Konstmuseum Uppsala Konstmuseum Museum Museum of Evolution Museum of Evolution Museum Museum of Medical History Museum of Medical History Museum Linnaeus Museum Linnaeus Museum Museum Biotopia Biotopia Museum Bror Hjorths Hus Bror Hjorths Hus Museum Carolina Rediviva Exhibition Hall Carolina Rediviva Exhibition Hall Museum Walmstedtska gården Walmstedtska gården Museum Uppsala Stadsteater Uppsala Stadsteater Theatre Reginateatern Reginateatern Theatre Den Lilla Teatern Den Lilla Teatern Theatre Humanities Theatre Humanities Theatre Theatre Uppsala Castle Uppsala Castle Castle Vasaborgen Vasaborgen Palace Holy Trinity Church Uppsala Holy Trinity Church Uppsala Church Old Uppsala Church Old Uppsala Church Church Vaksala Church Vaksala Church Church Gamla Uppsala Burial Mounds Gamla Uppsala Burial Mounds Historical Landmark Uppsala University Main Building Uppsala University Main Building Historical Landmark Gamla Observatoriet Gamla Observatoriet Observatory Botanical Garden Uppsala Botanical Garden Uppsala Botanical Garden Linnaeus Garden Linnaeus Garden Botanical Garden Linnaeus' Hammarby Linnaeus' Hammarby Botanical Garden Stadsträdgården Stadsträdgården Park