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11 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Uppsala

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Want to feel young again? Visit Uppsala. A haven for university students, this picturesque medieval city serves as Sweden's academic and historic heart. Dubbed the Cambridge of Sweden, tourists will find a long list of things to do and a hearty mix of historic buildings, lively attractions, and buzzing restaurants to keep them entertained.

Located just over 70 kilometers northwest of Stockholm , Uppsala is an easy day trip destination filled with interesting places to visit. Take a cruise along the Fyris River, tour the city's 13 th -century cathedral, picnic in one of the many green parks, or get inspired at the Bror Hjorths Hus.

While Uppsala is Sweden's fourth-largest city, it feels more like a small town, peppered with winding streets and waterways best explored on foot or by bicycle.

Use our list of the top attractions and things to do in Uppsala to help plan your trip.

See also: Where to Stay in Uppsala

1. Uppsala Cathedral (Domkyrka)

2. walk the hallowed halls of uppsala university (uppsala universitet), 3. see historic uppsala castle, 4. visit the vikings of old at gamla uppsala, 5. gamla uppsala museum, 6. the linnaeus museum (linnémuseet), 7. visit the medieval holy trinity church (helga trefaldighets kyrka), 8. enjoy a stroll in city park (stadsträdgården), 9. uppland county museum (upplandsmuseet), 10. bror hjorths house, 11. take a day trip to sigtuna, where to stay in uppsala for sightseeing, map of attractions & things to do in uppsala, more charming swedish destinations.

Uppsala Cathedral (Domkyrka)

If you're the type of traveler who needs to see a city's best attraction immediately, head first to the Uppsala Cathedral (Uppsala domkyrka). Built around 1270 and consecrated in 1435, this magnificent building is the city's most distinctive landmark, and among the best tourist attractions in all of Sweden .

The cathedral has evolved and been altered numerous times throughout the centuries, including a major renovation between 1885 and 1893 in neo-Gothic style. This extensive remodeling involved the addition of its twin tall-pointed spires, stained-glass windows, and beautiful murals.

Note the sumptuous Baroque pulpit , carved in 1707 by Burchard Precht to the design of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger. At the east end of the choir are the burial chapel and tomb of King Gustavus Adolphus, dating from 1576. Also buried in the cathedral are Carl von Linné (Linnaeus), Archbishop Nathan Söderblom, and the philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg.

In the Silver Chamber , among other treasures, you'll find the gilded reliquary of King Eric IX (St. Eric), who was killed by the Danes in 1160. A gold brocade robe (c. 1400) that belonged to Queen Margaret, ruler of the united kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, tops the collection in the north tower.

English language tours are available, and attending mass or one of the regular choral concerts or organ recitals held here is a wonderful way to soak up the rich historic ambience. A café and shop are located on-site.

Address: Domkyrkoplan, 753 10 Uppsala

Uppsala University (Universitetshuset)

To walk through the historic Uppsala University (Uppsala universitet) is to steep oneself in the illustrious world of Swedish academia. The so-called "new" university buildings were constructed in sumptuous Roman-Renaissance style between 1879 and 1886.

Grandeur is the order of the day, with the magnificent foyer leading to the grand auditorium and festival hall , which seats around 1,800 people. Portraits featuring royalty, distinguished university professors, and cultural figures adorn the walls. A must-see is the Museum of Evolution , which includes dinosaurs discovered in China.

Another interesting place to visit is the University Library (Carolina Rediviva), the largest in Sweden, housing in excess of 5,000,000 volumes and more than 30,000 manuscripts. The library's greatest treasure, and on permanent exhibition, is the world-famous Codex Argenteus (Silver Bible), most likely dating from the 6th century. Guided tours of the university are available.

Address: Biskopsgatan 375105, Uppsala

Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott)

Overlooking the city, Uppsala Castle (Uppsala slott , is the official residence of the County Governor and boasts a rich history. Many of the events that shaped Sweden took place here. In 1567, a deranged and paranoid King Eric XIV ordered the execution of a group of noblemen in what became known as the Sture murders .

In 1654, the shocking abdication of Queen Kristina , as famously played by Greta Garbo in the Hollywood movie of the same name (although anglicized to Queen Christina), was announced in the Rikshallen (Hall of State).

Inside are the impressive art exhibitions of the Uppsala Konstmuseum (Art Museum), and you can enjoy breathtaking views over Uppsala and the surrounding countryside from the battlements. Outside, you can stroll around the walking paths and explore the Botanical Gardens opposite the castle.

Address: Slottet, 752 37 Uppsala

Royal viking burial mounds in Gamla Uppsala

Roughly four kilometers north of Uppsala lies Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala), where the land of the Vikings awaits. Spread across the landscape are more than 300 burial mounds, the last resting place of Viking Kings, Queens, and heroes of old. When Christianity took hold in the 12th century, Gamla Uppsala eventually boasted a cathedral on the site where the ancient church ( Gamla Uppsala Kyrka ) now stands.

Legends aplenty are to be found here, and the Gamla Uppsala Museum (Riksantikvarieämbetet Gamla) is a must before further exploration. If you're interested in history and archaeology, the four-kilometer bus journey, or six-kilometer " Pilgrim's Walk " from the cathedral (Domkyrka), is well worth the effort.

Address: Disavägen, 754 40 Uppsala, Sweden

Gamla Uppsala - Floor plan map

Gamla Uppsala Museum (Riksantikvarieämbetet Gamla) is a must-visit museum that's in perfect harmony with its surroundings, its dome shape reflecting the Viking burial mounds dotted across the landscape. Here, you can learn of Viking myths, legends, and culture, while viewing fascinating artifacts uncovered from the surrounding archaeological site.

The excellent timeline is a great way of getting to grips with this particular slice of Nordic history, and its eventual demise with the establishment of Christianity in the 12th century. This is an attraction for all the family and well worth a short bus ride from Uppsala town center. English-language guided tours can be booked in advance.

Address: Disavägen 15, 754 40 Uppsala

The Linnaeus Museum (Linnémuseet)

From the Stora Torg , Svartbäcksgatan runs northwest to the Linnaeus Garden (Linnéträdgården), which was curated by world-famous botanist Carl Linnaeus (Carl von Linné). Here, you'll find the Linnaeus Museum , which was once his home.

Throughout the house are exhibitions dedicated to Linnaeus' scientific achievements as well as personal belongings, mementos, furniture, and household items gathered over a lifetime. Run since 1937 by the Linnaeus Society, this is a wonderfully maintained shrine to Linnaeus, his life, and the extraordinary time of enlightenment and discovery in which he lived. Make sure to leave time for a stroll through the magnificent gardens.

Tip: The garden is open from the beginning of May through September, but the museum is open year-round for those who pre-book a tour.

Address: Svartbäcksgatan 27, 75145, Uppsala

Holy Trinity Church (Helga Trefaldighets Kyrka)

Steps away from the cathedral, the attractive Holy Trinity Church (Helga Trefaldighets Kyrka) was inaugurated in 1302. Although this is a medieval place of worship, the pulpit, pews, and three stained-glass windows in the chancel date from 1904 to 1905 when substantial renovations took place.

Drawing visitors from across the globe are the murals , dating back to the Middle Ages, many of which are by the famous medieval painter, Albertus Pictor (Albert the Painter). Although German by birth, Pictor settled in Sweden where his work became renowned and much in demand throughout the country.

Address: Nathan Söderbloms plan, 753 10 Uppsala

Stadsträdgården (City Park)

Few nations do outdoor living as well as the Swedes. Indeed, they tend to live outdoors as much as possible once the brilliant Scandinavian sunshine dismisses the grey of winter. Uppsala's City Park ( Stadsträdgården ) was developed in the late 19th century and is a tranquil oasis in which to unwind.

Take a stroll through the trees; settle in for a picnic; stop to admire the magnificent flowers, which bloom through spring and summer; or preferably do all three. In the midst of a lily pond is the "Island of Bliss " (Lycksalighetens ö), where visitors can take the weight off and admire the replica of botanist Carl Linnaeus' work table and chair . There's plenty for families to enjoy, such as a playground , summer café, and open-air theater .

Address: 753 09 Uppsala, Sweden

Uppland County Museum (Upplandsmuseet)

Housed in an old mill and dating from the 1760s, Uppland County Museum (Upplandsmuseet) provides insights into the culture, craftsmanship , and history that shaped this unique part of Sweden. The mill is also famous for being featured in the 1982 Ingmar Bergman movie Fanny and Alexander .

The museum dates from 1909 and houses a wide range of permanent and temporary exhibitions such as photography, arts and crafts, music, and folklore. Facilities include a children's corner, café, and gift shop.

Address: St. Eriks Torg 10, 75310, Uppsala

Bror Hjorths House

The quirky, colorful, and utterly unique works of modernist sculptor and painter Bror Hjorth (1894-1968) pop out at you in this charming museum. Opened to the public in 1978, Bror Hjorths House is, obviously, the artist's former home and studio, where he lived out his final decades.

The sculptures, paintings, drawings, and sketches here comprise the largest collection of his works and reflect his strong roots in folk art. Temporary exhibitions are on display in a new wing. After admiring all the artwork, you can purchase a coffee in the café and relax in the gardens.

If you're a fan of his art, check out his six-meter-high statue, Näckens polska , outside Uppsala Central Station, which features a young couple dancing among flowers while Näcken plays his fiddle.

The house is open year-round from Thursday through Sunday but closed on various holidays.

Address: Norbyvägen 26, 752 39 Uppsala

St. Olaf's Church ruins

Located on the shore of Lake Mälaren , in the Uppland , about a 30-minute drive from Uppsala, the quaint village of Sigtuna provides a picture-postcard look at a typical Swedish village. Sigtuna is Sweden's oldest surviving town, and you can see rune stones and the remains of ancient churches around town.

Popular things to do here include browsing the boutiques and craft shops at Stora Gatan , strolling along the Sigtuna Boardwalk , and exploring old Viking sites and the ruins of St. Olaf's Church .

Uppsala's top attractions lie predominantly in the city center, within walking distance of each other, and this is the best place to stay. As is typical in Sweden, most hotels are mid-range in price.

  • A great option here is the boutique Grand Hotell Hörnan , overlooking the Fyris River. This charming family-run hotel is only a seven-minute walk from the cathedral and features modern guest rooms in an elegant, old building.
  • Opposite Uppsala Central train station, and a 15-minute walk to the cathedral, the modern Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala has a fitness center and sauna. Rooms are well-appointed and relatively spacious.
  • Also near Uppsala Central Station, Best Western Hotel Svava is a little more affordable and traditional in style. All these hotels include breakfast.
  • For budget-friendly rates in a fantastic location steps from the cathedral and castle try CityStay Uppsala . The hotel offers a choice of private rooms or dorm-style rooms.

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Uppsala is just one of many popular day trips from Stockholm , the vibrant capital of Sweden . Hop on a 35-minute flight from the capital, and you can relax on the charming island of Gotland , a much-loved Swedish holiday destination. Along Sweden's west coast, cities such as Gothenburg , Helsingborg , and Malmo offer easy access to neighboring Denmark , across the Oresund strait.

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The Top Things to See and Do in Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala Castle dominates its surroundings with its unmissable peach-coloured facade

Uppsala is the fourth-largest city in Sweden , and is renowned as an educational hub, offering plentiful green spaces for those lazy summer days. Here is our pick of the best things to see and do here, from shopping sprees along Svartbäcksgatan to the oldest botanical garden in the country.

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Visit Uppsala University

The oldest university in Scandinavia, Uppsala University was established in 1477, and today is among the best in Northern Europe. Located in the Carolina Rediviva building, the library is gargantuan, home to more than 5 million volumes. Dating from the 1820s, it is the oldest and largest university library building in Sweden. With its stunning columns and high ceilings it is a must-visit. Among its extensive collection of important manuscripts is the Codex Argenteus, or Silver Book, from the 6th century CE, containing the four gospels translated from Greek to Gothic.

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Uppsala Cathedral dominates the city’s skyline, strikingly red-toned and beautiful, pointing heavenwards in classic French-gothic style. It’s the largest church in the Scandinavian region, the seat of the Swedish Church and the burial place of many members of the royal family. Its construction can be dated back to around 1270, although elements were added in later centuries. You’ll get insights into its history in the church museum. Don’t miss the two large musical organs, Per Larsson Åkerman’s from 1871 in the west, and Fratelli Ruffatti’s from 2009 in the north.

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Relax in one of many gardens and parks

Uppsala is immodestly bestowed with beautiful gardens and parks, which citizens take to for evening strolls and summer afternoons. Among the most famous are the Botaniska trädgården, home to a 200-year-old orangery, and the Linnaeus Garden, the oldest botanical garden in the country. Here you’ll see almost 9,000 plants and 1,300 species, including native trees and spectacular seasonal flower displays. It was all cultivated in the mid-18th century by celebrated botanist Carl Linnaeus, and arranged according to his classification system. While you’re here, take a wander in the Tropical Greenhouse, dense with plants from warmer climes such as deserts, rainforests, steppes and savannahs.

Discover Gustavianum

Named after Gustav II Adolf, the 17th-century monarch who took Sweden to superpower status, Gustavianum is a fascinating repository of coins and scientific instruments, art and archaeological remnants. Old and young fans of Egyptians and Vikings will be riveted by the permanent exhibitions, including a sarcophagus and swords. Linked to Uppsala University, the Gustavianum occupies the old main building, which is also the oldest preserved edifice of the university. At the top is the Anatomical Theatre, dating back to 1660, where public dissections were once conducted as a matter of routine.

Gamla Uppsala

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It translates as Old Uppsala, and Gamla Uppsala, 5km (3mi) or so from the modern city, is one of the most important archaeological sites ever discovered in Sweden. Feel a frisson as you realise how the city looked in pre-Viking times. Walking around, you will encounter prehistoric burial mounds and the fairytale Gamla Uppsala kyrka (church), seat of the archbishopric until 1273. Inside the open-air museum Disagården, old domestic buildings further reveal how rural people lived in times gone by. The museum is open every day between April and September, and on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for the rest of the year.

Shop along Svartbäcksgatan

Largely pedestrianised and traffic-free, Svartbäcksgatan is Uppsala’s main shopping street. It’s lined with modern stores but its route dates back centuries – to 1643, to be precise, when it was constructed to create a line of sight northwards towards Uppsala Cathedral. You’ll find all the major brands present and correct as you wander along it. It is also peppered with attractive foodie pit stops where you can enjoy fika – the Swedish tradition of meeting friends for coffee and a bite.

Explore the Uppsala Castle

Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott in Swedish) dominates its surroundings with its unmissable peach-coloured facade set against verdant gardens. It was built in the 16th century, during the Vasa dynastic era, and here, during the next century, was where Sweden resolved to join the Thirty Years’ War. After being destroyed by fire in 1702, the castle was thoroughly reconstructed. It is an atmospheric place to wander in summer, and regular guided tours are available between June and September.

Have fun at Fyrishov

The largest sporting arena in Uppsala (and the fourth-largest in Sweden) is Fyrishov, which also stages exhibitions and other events. Children love it for the generously sized indoor swimming pool and recreation area, as well as the large outdoor sports complex. If you’re here in summer, you can make the most of the aquatic adventure centre, with its outdoor swimming pools in lush surroundings. Some people spend their whole holiday here – Fyrishov is home to a campsite with chalets, and there’s also a holiday village in the grounds.

Bror Hjorth’s House

A visit to the former home and work studio of Swedish modernist painter and sculptor Bror Hjorth (1894–1968) is well worth a morning of your long weekend. It’s now a museum dedicated to the man – he spent the last 25 years of his life here – and constitutes the largest extant collection of his works. There are enough sculptures, paintings, drawings and sketches here to keep you entranced for hours. And if you’d like to appreciate his talents further, among his notable works is Näckens Polska, an imposing fountain next to Uppsala’s Travel Centre.

The Uppland Museum

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The setting of the Uppland Museum alone is attractive enough to merit a visit: it’s set in a watermill on the Fyrisån river with origins going back to the 13th century, with an appeal that’s only been enhanced by the passing of the ages. The current structure, which dates back to the 18th century and was in use until World War II, was reworked as a museum and opened in 1959. It is the county museum for Uppsala, with all manner of permanent and interactive exhibitions detailing quotidian matters from ancient times to the present day.

Also known as the Biological Museum, this dynamic institution in Uppland, a county full of wild and exciting nature, uses interactive displays to immerse visitors of all ages in the local wildlife. As Uppsala is only 40 minutes by train from Stockholm, this makes an easy day trip out to the country from the capital. And, as with all really good museums, there’s a cafe with outdoor seating and a museum shop.

Museum of Medical History

If you’re fascinated by the history of medicine, you’ll feel a whole lot better after a visit to this intriguing establishment. It covers the subject as far back as Graeco-Roman times, and even if the going gets a bit icky at times, it’s all fascinating stuff. It’s set in a sprawling, castle-like former hospital, and exhibits include medical specimens that were once used for teaching, as well as an operating theatre.

Hågadalen-Nåsten Nature Reserve

Easily reached from Uppsala, on the city’s western outskirts, this verdant swathe of valley is a fine, lung-refreshing place to walk, run and bike – or even ski, in winter. Crossed by the Håga river, it’s a place where you can be fully immersed in nature, surrounded by lush woodlands, forests and farmland with a heavy dose of wildlife.

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The Pumphuset, or pump house, was the first waterworks in Uppsala, in operation from 1875 until 1968. The honey-coloured, green-roofed building on the banks of the substantial river Fyris is still surprisingly grand, and makes for a great visit, housing an exhibition and educational displays for students. Interactive stations provide an insight into water supply and waste management using the well- preserved original equipment, including water turbines, electric pumps and pressure clocks.

Jo Fernandez-Corugedo contributed additional reporting to this article.

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Gamla Uppsala

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Tropical Greenhouse

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Rune Stones

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15 Best Things to do in Uppsala (Sweden)

Here’s a list of the 15 best things to do in Uppsala ( Sweden ), along with famous landmarks, museums, and other points of interest.

Uppsala is one of the largest cities in Sweden with a total population of 166 698 people in its urban area. 

Uppsala Cathedral

The Uppsala Cathedral dates back to the 13th century and is one of the most dominant buildings of the city. Not only does it dominate Uppsala’s skyline, but it is also the tallest church in all of Scandinavia rising to 118m.

Its significance is more than just religious as it is also the burial place of King Eric IX who is considered the patron saint of the country.

The architecture of the church is characterized by the French Gothic style and reminds of the churches found in central and southern Europe.   

Uppsala Cathedral

Gustavianum

Gustavianum is the oldest building of the local university and dates to the 17th century. Today it is mainly known for its great museum. Despite the age of the building, the museum itself was inaugurated as late as 1997 but has since then become one of the most important cultural centers in Sweden.

There are five permanent exhibitions found here including an anatomical theater, a cabinet of curiosities and a section on the history of the university.

Often considered the highlight of the Gustavianum is the Valsgärde, which is dedicated to the Viking Age as well as the exhibition on the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Nile which consists of many antique artifacts excavated by the archaeologists of the Uppsala University.

Gustavianum

Linnaeus Garden

Linnaeus Garden dates to the 17th century and is considered the oldest of its kind in all of Sweden. It belongs to the Uppsala University and is very maintained offering residents and visitors an oasis of greenery right in the heart of Uppsala.

The gardens are held in a typical 18th-century style and feel almost like a museum. The buildings here are dedicated to Carl Linnaeus who is one of the most important botanists of the country.  

Linnaeus Garden

The Linnaeus Museum

Found on the grounds of the botanical gardens is the interesting Linnaeus Museum. It showcases the history of Carl Linnaeus who studied at the Uppsala University in the 18th century and has gone on to become one of the most important botanists in all of Sweden.

The museum is dedicated to both the personal as well as the professional life of this great man and tells the story of his many accomplishments.

Many of the original household items and furniture pieces are restored and add a very authentic atmosphere to this museum. Together with the Linnaeus Garden a must-visit when coming to Uppsala.

Uppsala Castle

The Uppsala Castle is one of the city’s most remarkable buildings and is characterized by its bold design and monumental size. Not only did it serve as a royal residence, but it was also a major part of the political history of Sweden as it served as a representative Renaissance palace for Eric XIV, John III, and Charles IX.

Today the castle serves as the administrative center of Uppland but is also open to the general public. Due to its slightly elevated position, it offers great views over Uppsala.

The castle houses the Uppsala Art Museum, Fredens Hus (House of Peace), and Vasaborgen, three interesting museums that are great for learning more about the history and culture of this region.  

Uppsala Castle

Uppland County Museum

Upplandsmuseet is dedicated to the cultural history and archaeology of the country and offers a permanent exhibition that covers many aspects of the life of its residents.

There is a section on the general history of the area as well as the Uppsala Cathedral and the local university. The museum is housed in a very elegant building situated right on the river Fyris which has been used as a water mill before being turned into a museum in 1959.

One of the best things about the Uppland County Museum is that it’s very family-friendly and much more interesting for kids than you would expect.     

Uppland County Museum

Gamla Uppsala Church

Gamla Uppsala Church is located in the northern outskirts of the city and shouldn’t be missed when coming to the city as it is surrounded by very interesting historic sites.

The village in which the church is located was one of the most important cities in Sweden during the Middle Ages. It served as a cultural and economic hub and this great legacy can still be felt in Gamla today.

Even though many people come here for the archeological area, the Gamla Uppsala Church is a lovely old church and shouldn’t be missed as it is full of rustic charm. 

Gamla Uppsala Church

Fyrishov is one of the biggest multi-purpose arenas in all of Sweden and is home to a great water park that is a very attractive spot for families and children and everyone who wants to escape the often cold Swedish climate and relax in pleasantly warm water.

The water park offers everything you would expect, many fun water slides, a large swimming pool suitable for long-distance swimming as well as relaxation areas. Fyrishov also features large indoor-sport halls and serves as a concert venue, a true multi-purpose arena. 

Uppsala University Main Building

The impressive University Hall can be found just a few meters west of Uppsala’s impressive cathedral and is very easy to reach on foot.

After its construction in the late 19th century, the splendid building served as the home of all the faculties of the local university and is still in use today for lectures and university ceremonies.

There are also concerts held here as the building features an impressive auditorium with seating for around 1,800 people. One of the most impressive features of the University Hall is its large entrance hall so don’t miss visiting the insides of this grand structure.  

Uppsala University Main Building

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Bror Hjort’s House

Bror Hjort is a popular Swedish artist who is known for his traditional crafts. The atelier and museum that is accessible by the public today served as the artist’s home during many years of his lifetime (1894 – 1968).

What makes his house so attractive today is how cozy and small it is. Coming here feels very intimate and there is also a small cafe next door that is very recommendable.

Bror Hjort’s house is not a must-visit when coming to Uppsala but it is definitely very much worth it for anyone with an interest in art as the works presented here are very diverse and engaging.

Skokloster Castle

Skokloster Castle is a very elegant structure that is characterized by its four guard towers and its white facades. It was built in the 17th century in a beautiful Baroque style and has recently been turned into a museum exhibiting art, historic weapons, and books.

The castle is remarkably well-maintained and especially the interior with its rich decorations is stunning making the Skolkloster a real must-visit when coming to Uppsala.

Another great thing about the castle is its scenic location amidst stunning nature on a peninsula south of Uppsala. It has also been named one of the most beautiful castles in Sweden . 

Skokloster Castle

Fjällnora Friluftsomrade

Fjällnora Friluftsomrade is a recreational park located at the lovely Lake Trehörningen. Despite the chilly water temperatures the park offers a popular public bathing area and adjacent picnic and BBQ areas.

There are playgrounds for children, hiking and cycling paths as well as a camping ground. Pedal boats can be rented here and are a great way to get on the water and see the beautiful lush forests of the area from a new perspective.

In winter the Fjällnora Friluftsomrade offers great cross-country skiing trails as well as ice-skating making the park a great all-year destination. 

‘Thing of all Swedes’ Mound

The “Thing of all Swedes” Mound used to serve as a meeting point for the government of ancient Sweden, making it a really unique historic site. During the time of the Vikings, so-called law speakers would come here to solve problems brought to them by the ordinary people of the area.

These often included marriage, inheritance settlements, and negotiations over armed conflicts. The mount is located in the archeological area of Gamla Uppsala and is a great place to learn about the traditions of the ancient Vikings.  

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Biotopia is a fantastic nature museum that is ideally suited for all visitors with an interest in nature. It doesn’t matter if young or old, the museum is geared toward everyone.

The displays found here allow seeing and hearing the wildlife of Uppland as if you were deep in the wilderness and there are also displays of extinct animals found here. There is also a so-called Biolab which allows hands-on experiments. 

Botanical Garden

Uppsala University manages a number of botanical gardens all over the city. Some of them are well-known such as the Linnean Garden with its great museum while others are less frequented but beautiful nonetheless.

The Botanical Garden west of the Uppsala Castle offers a Tropical Greenhouse and an orangery named after the great botanist. It is a very beautiful neoclassical building from 1787 and shouldn’t be missed.

The orangery houses the garden’s tropical plants and cacti and is open to the public.   

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Uppsala guide — what to do in uppsala, discover a very different sweden.

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Uppsala must be a strange name for many travel lovers. When mentioning Sweden, many people will think of the capital Stockholm. But Uppsala has a gentle and peaceful Swedish look in its Fika culture (if you don’t know about the Fika culture, scroll down to the bottom for more notes). Less tourists, most are just locals and students, so Uppsala still retains its peace and quiet. Today, I will take readers to discover a different Sweden in Uppsala. So, where to go and what to do in Uppsala? Let’s check out our Uppsala guide with the best things to do in Uppsala, best places to visit in Uppsala to explore a Sweden’s very different place.

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Uppsala guide: Overview

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Uppsala is the Sweden’s fourth largest city, after Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö – is located 71 km to the north of Stockholm. Since 1164, Uppsala has been the center of the Catholicism of Sweden, where the Archbishop lived. Uppsala Domkirke is the largest Catholic Cathedral in Northern Europe.

Located on the fertile Uppsala flatlands of muddy soil, with the small Fyris river (Fyrisån) flows through, the landscape is surrounded by lush vegetation. Parallel to the river that runs on the glacial slopes of Uppsalaåsen at an altitude of about 30 m (98 ft), the site of Uppsala’s castle is located, from there you can see a large part of the town. Stadsskogen Central Park (literally “City Forest”) stretches from the far south into town, offering recreational opportunities for many residential areas within walking distance.

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In addition, Uppsala is also famous for education, here you will see a lot of local students or international students because Uppsala University is also a school with a long history dating back to 1477. It is interesting that just the scale of degrees Celsius was invented at Uppsala. You can learn more about this in the Gustaviaum museum next to the city cathedral.

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When to come?

In Uppsala, summers are comfortable and cloudy and winters are long, cold, dry and overcast. Throughout the year, temperatures typically vary from 20°F to 71°F and are rarely below 1°F or above 80°F.

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Uppsala guide: Where to go, what to do in Uppsala and things to do in Uppsala

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The city has the oldest university in Scandinavia, founded in 1477, Uppsala University and where Carl Linnaeus, one of Uppsala University’s prominent scholars lived for many years. Today, both his home and garden are still open to visitors. Uppsala is also home to the 16th-century Uppsala castle. The city was devastated by a fire in 1702. Historical and cultural treasures have also been lost as in many Swedish cities, from the demolition in the 1960s and 1970s, but many historic buildings remain, especially in the west side of the city.

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Uppsala Cathedral

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This is the largest church in the Scandinavia Region. The church was designed in the French Gothic style by the French architect, Étienne de Bonneuil. So when I passed by, I saw something similar to Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon, just different in the color of red bricks. From the central station you absolutely can walk here, more than 500 meters.

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Address: Domkyrkoplan, 753 10 Uppsala, Sweden Height: 119 m Opened: 1435

Gustavianum — Uppsala University Museum

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Gustavianum is a place to visit I was especially impressed with in Uppsala, although it’s small, there are many exhibits worth visiting. This is the museum of Uppsala University, which used to be a learning place but since 1997, it has been turned into a museum.

In the museum there are artifacts of ancient Vikings, Egyptians, Greeks and even contemporary Japan. The most interesting area to visit is the 2nd floor – where the history of Sweden is reproduced, along with the development of science subjects in this country.

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Entrance fee is 50 SEK ($5.85)/person. If you have a student card, you will get a discount. The museum is located next to the cathedral, so if you go to the church, don’t hesitate to visit here.

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Address: Akademigatan 3, 753 10 Uppsala, Sweden Construction started: 1622 Inaugurated: 1625 Opened as a museum: June 17, 1997

Strolling along the poetic Fyris River

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This lovely river is very small, you can walk along the river and admiring the typical Scandinavian architectural houses. If your legs are tired, remember to visit a bakery and order Swedish Cream Bun Cake (Semla) to eat with tea, here all fikas are sold, just add a few cents, you can add your own coffee and tea and want to sit for as long as you want (as long as the table is available). I’ve been sitting here and reading a few chapters of a book. That’s the true Swedish style, isn’t it?

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The river Fyris divides Uppsala into two parts: The historic areas to the west and the administrative, residential and commercial areas to the east.

Crossing the river are beautiful bridges with lots of plants and colorful flower balls hanging on both sides. Near the bank of Fyris is the largest church in Scandinavia with a height of 118.7m, the interior is designed in neo-Gothic style.

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In autumn, the leaves turn yellow and reflect on the water, creating a very poetic scene. Going to the downtown area, you will encounter a lovely scene: Soft sofas and warm blankets are displayed outside the coffee shops, allowing guests to sit and sip a cup of coffee in the cold air of Northern Europe.

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Due to the majority of the population in Uppsala are university students, thus, wherever you go, you will easily see beautiful blonde girls and cute and friendly boys. If you have a chance to start a conversation, they will definitely be excited to tell you about Uppsala University, founded in 1477. This is also the oldest university in Scandinavia.

The Fyris River is just 200 meters from Uppsala Central Station, so you’ll be freely walking.

Visit Hågahögen (Håga mound) to explore the countryside scenery

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It’s my most favorite spot in Uppsala is because it’s away from people and not too “touristy”. Here, to find a shadow of people is also difficult. Maybe it was cold, so everyone stayed indoors. Here you can comfortably see the colorful wooden houses along the road.

Don’t forget to go into the forest to enjoy the atmosphere of a Nordic forest like. When entering here, I could hear birdsong but absolutely no sign of them anywhere.

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To getting here, from Uppsala church, you walk to the bus stop and take bus number 2 and sit down to the last stop, Håga. Buses in Uppsala do not run very often, you have to wait about 10-15 minutes for one.

Address: Hesselmans väg 15, 752 63 Uppsala, Sweden

Gamla Uppsala village

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Gamla Uppsala is a parish village located in the north of Uppsala. It was the religious, economic and political center of the city in the early 3rd century AD. Gamla Uppsala is famous in Norse history because it was the residence of the Swedish kings of the legendary Yngling dynasty.

You will surely be amazed by the peaceful beauty of this ancient village. The church here was built in the 11th century and completed in the 12th century, with the architecture like an ancient castle with many wooden sculptures from the Middle Ages and more than 1,000 archaeological sites from Viking times.

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Around the church is the burial place of the heads of the great families at Uppsala. Gamla Uppsala is also a burial place for the dead in the past 2,000 years, that is, since the village was still floating on water, not on land as it is now.

Stepping outside the church area, you will immediately want to open your arms to receive the liberal beauty of the hills and vast stretches of grassland. The cool green color of the plants blends with the clear blue of the sky, alternating with brilliant clouds in the afternoon sun, creating a beautiful picture of nature. You will clearly feel the peaceful and comfortable atmosphere when you strolling along the path surrounding the hills. Even more interesting to know that inside those hills is the royal tombs.

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And not yet, sometimes visitors also come across lovely red-painted wooden houses and old windmills.

In addition, you can also visit the museum at the entrance to Gamla Uppsala, learn the legends about this ancient village along with interesting archaeological analysis.

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Weekend flea market

An interesting feature of Uppsala is the Saturday morning market near the city’s conservatory.

Here, you can find almost anything, from delicate European-style dishes and tapestries to lovely Winnie the Pooh paintings, or ordinary household items.

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Uppsala guide: Getting to Uppsala

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From Stockholm, you have 2 train options: SL and SJ. But I recommend using the SJ train which costs 95 SEK, instead of SL, up to 160 SEK. You can buy tickets at tickets vending machines at Stockholm Central Station. It takes 40 minutes by train to get to Uppsala. There is a train ride every 30 minutes. In general, it is easy to get lost in Central Station Stockholm, you should ask staff the platform which train will depart for sure.

Bonus part: Swedish Fika culture

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In Swedish, Fika means “drinking coffee”. But that’s not all of Fika. Fika doesn’t stop at going to the shop and ordering a cup of coffee and then stepping in the street in a hurry and without any taste. Fika is a Swedish way of life, drinking coffee or tea with pastry, often Swedes love semla a lot. And when enjoying cake and tea, they are very slow to enjoy, not in a hurry way. The shops that sell cakes often have their own prices for Fika, it often will add a few dozen cents and you will have your own cup and get for yourself coffee and tea and sit for as long as you like. Swedes may be working but suddenly they go to a shop and sit “Fika” all day and then come back to work. Simple is that!

Read more Fika culture here .

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Tourist’s guide to Uppsala – the provincial old town of Sweden

Uppsala is one of Sweden’s oldest and most beautiful cities, a “must see” for everyone who gets to know this country. Ancient houses reflected in the water surface of the river, numerous squares, fountains, interesting sights leave vivid impressions, and the desire to come here again. It takes no longer than 40 minutes to get from Stockholm to Uppsala, which means there is no reason to deprive yourself of the pleasure of visiting this city.

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Furis River, Uppsala

Uppsala (Sweden) is located 67 km north of Stockholm. Thanks to the high-speed train running between these cities, many Upsals residents travel to the capital to work. A city of 47 km² spreads along the banks of the small Furis River. About 150 thousand people live in Uppsala – this is the 4th most populated city in Sweden.

The first settlement, called Uppsala, appeared in the V century, and began to actively grow and develop. After several centuries, the commercial and business center of the city moved to a more convenient place a few kilometers downstream of the river, closer to its mouth. The new settlement was called Estra-Aros (East Estuary).

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Map of Uppsala 1770

In 1245, a fire occurred in Uppsala, almost the entire city was destroyed, including the residence of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden. They did not begin to restore the ashes, moving from the burnt city to the neighboring Estra Aros all the most valuable: the residence of the archbishop along with the center of the archdiocese, as well as the name of Uppsala, which replaced the previous name of the city.

Over time, the burnt former Uppsala turned into a branch. Now this territory is declared a conservation area. Old Uppsala attracts tourists with its sights – grave mounds of the 5th-6th centuries, a surviving medieval church and the Disagården open-air museum.

And the new Uppsala has worthily passed its historical path, becoming one of the most important cities in Sweden and having preserved to this day a significant part of its old buildings.

The Furis River divides the city into two parts. The greatest number of ancient architecture has been preserved in the western part of Uppsala (Sweden), the sights are concentrated mainly here. On the eastern shore is the administrative and business part of the city and modern residential areas.

Uppsala Cathedral is the largest in Sweden and throughout Northern Europe. Its magnificent Gothic-style building lifted its towers to a height of 119 meters in the very center of Uppsala. The construction of the Cathedral was started in 1287 after Old Uppsala was destroyed by fire, and the center of the archdiocese moved to a new part of the city.

Uppsala Cathedral

Construction lasted almost a century and a half, and only in 1435 the cathedral was consecrated. During the fire that happened after 267 years, the building and the interior of the cathedral suffered considerable damage and its restoration was changed. And at the end of the XIX century, the building was generally reconstructed in the Gothic style. Only the red brick walls have survived from the original structure.

Uppsala Cathedral inside

Uppsala Cathedral plays an important role in the spiritual life of Sweden. Until the 18th century the monarchs were crowned here; nowadays the archbishop of Sweden is serving here. There are 4 organs installed and often concerts of organ music.

Tomb of St. Eric

In the premises of the Uppsala Cathedral, a temple shrine is stored – a precious sarcophagus with the relics of St. Eric. The remains of many prominent citizens of Sweden are also resting here: the kings Gustav Vas and Johan III, the great classifier nerd Carl Linnaeus, the scholar Emanuel Svedenborg, the bishop Nathan Söderblom.

The interior of the temple is striking in its grandeur and beauty. Particular attention is paid to vaulted ceilings decorated with gold patterns. The cathedral has a museum where you can see old church fabrics, as well as statues of the 14th century. An ancient cemetery has been preserved near the building.

Uppsala Cathedral ceiling

  • Cathedral Hours: Daily, 8-18.
  • The museum is open: Mon-Sat – 10-17, Sun – 12.30-17.
  • Admission is free .
  • Address: Domkyrkoplan 2, Uppsala 753 10, Sweden.

Another attraction Uppsala is proud of is the university. Uppsala University is the oldest institution of higher education not only in Sweden but throughout Scandinavia. It began its work in 1477 and to this day maintains a reputation as one of the most influential institutions of higher education in Europe. More than 20 thousand students study here at 9 faculties, about 2000 employees are engaged in scientific research.

Uppsala University

The University buildings are concentrated in the city center near the Uppsala Cathedral and form a campus with its own special atmosphere. Uppsala University (Sweden) also has new buildings built in other parts of the city.

The main building of the University is made in the Renaissance style, it was built in the 80s of the XIX century. Decorated with marble columns, the building has luxurious interiors with magnificent halls and audiences worthy of this temple of science.

In the lobby of the main building

The University Library contains many rarities – a manuscript of the Bible in the Gothic language dated to the IV century, a collection of paintings, coins, minerals. There is another attraction at the University – an extensive botanical garden with a monument to Karl Linnaeus and a museum.

University library

Numismatists and anyone interested in history will be interested in visiting the University’s numismatics office, which has collected more than 40 thousand coins and medals from all countries for more than 2.5 millennia.

  • This attraction is open to visitors on Tuesdays from 16 to 18.
  • Address: 3 Biskopsgatan | University Main Building, Uppsala 753 10, Sweden.

Uppsala has attractions that will interest all the curious. One of them is the Gustavianum Museum. Its exposition is located in an old three-story building of the Baroque style, crowned with a small tower under a copper domed roof with a ball. This building was built in the XVII century and was formerly the main university building.

Gustavianum Museum

Many artifacts from university collections are represented here: ancient Scandinavian, ancient and Egyptian finds – ancient mummies, Viking weapons, stuffed animals and much more. Separate expositions tell about the history of the development of science and Uppsala University, the ancient history of Sweden. Visitors can see a collection of old telescopes, manuscripts with observations by Nikolai Copernicus, objects associated with the name of the great Swedish botanist Karl Linnaeus, an exclusive precious cabinet.

Museum of Anatomy

The visitors are most interested in the anatomical museum located in the tower. Here, students demonstrated human organs that were removed from the bodies of executed criminals. The action took place on a table on which bright light fell from the circular windows of the tower. Students were seated on benches surrounding a table and rising upward with an amphitheater.

You can also see the collection of the university library, which stores valuable book rarities.
  • Opening hours (except Mondays): June-August 10-16, September-May 11-16.
  • Ticket price : € 4.
  • Address: 3 Akademigatan, Uppsala 753 10, Sweden.

Old Uppsala is one of the most ancient sights of Sweden and all of Scandinavia. In this place 16 centuries ago, this ancient city was born, and existed here for 8 centuries, until it was destroyed by a fire. Now there is a small parish. This territory is a nature reserve protected by the state.

Old Uppsala

Old Uppsala is of interest as an attraction related to the pagan past and the birth of Christianity in Sweden. The city of Uppsala (Sweden) at almost all times was the cult center of the country. In pre-Christian times, it was a pagan center, and with the introduction of Christianity, it became the center of the archdiocese.

There are 3 burial mounds related to the period of paganism, when it was customary to sacrifice to the gods not only animals, but also people. Excavations in these mounds were made as far back as the 19th century, and now you can observe only the hills that rise above the devastated graves.

Church of Old Uppsala

The Uppsala Christian period includes the medieval church of XIII. In the local museum you can get acquainted with the layout of this city, see what it was like before the fire that destroyed it. It is best to visit this place in the summer, in fine weather and with a good guide.

Old Uppsala is located a few kilometers from the city. You can get here by bus number 2, departing from the center, or by bicycle, and you can walk.

The museum is open daily:

  • May-August 10-16,
  • September-April 12-16.

Ticket price: € 7.

This attraction is perfect for a relaxed, contemplative stay. The Botanical Garden is owned by Uppsala University. From afar, it attracts attention with its original landscape design – an alley of pyramidal clipped green shrubs. It is nice to take a walk in fine weather, enjoying the lush flowering plants, which at any time during the warm season there are more than a dozen.

Uppsala Botanical Garden

As in any botanical garden, a large number of plants from all corners of the globe are collected here. All specimens are labeled with a species. Poisonous representatives of the flora are marked with warning signs.

Orangery with tropical plants

On the territory of the botanical garden there is a greenhouse with tropical plants, succulents. Here you can admire the many species of cacti, blooming orchids, see the largest water lily – Victoria regia, whose giant leaves can withstand a person’s weight up to 50 kg. It is better to visit the Botanical Garden in the morning in order to have time to explore the greenhouses.

  • Opening hours of greenhouses: 10-17
  • Cost of visiting greenhouses: € 8.
  • Address: Villavagen 8, Uppsala 75236, Sweden.

Accommodation

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Uppsala has many hotels, so there are usually no problems with tourist accommodation. But still, in the summer and Christmas seasons it is better to worry about accommodation in advance, and book your favorite room at least a couple of weeks before arrival. The cost of a double room with breakfast included in hotels 3-4 stars – € 80-100 per day.

At McDonald's in Uppsala

Food in Uppsala is relatively inexpensive.

  • Eating alone at McDonald’s is available for € 14.
  • In an inexpensive cafe, lunch will cost about € 10 per one.
  • If you want to visit a restaurant with average prices, you will have to spend about € 60 for two.

Prices do not include drinks.

Those who wish to save on food can cook on their own. Supermarket prices are approximately the following:

  • bread (0.5kg) – € 1.8,
  • milk (1 l) – € 1,
  • cheese – € 7.5 / kg,
  • potatoes – 0.95 € / kg,
  • a dozen eggs – € 2.5,
  • chicken – € 4,5-9 / kg.

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A tree-lined walking path and road runs alongside a placid river. On the other bank, a wooden temple with an ornate red roof reflects into the water.

Charmed by a City Off Thailand’s Beaten Path

Centuries-old wooden temples, a graceful river and an unexpected chicken fixation make Lampang, in Northern Thailand, a delightful destination away from the crowds.

The riverside city of Lampang has preserved the historic architecture and stately squares from its days as a major city in the ancient Lanna kingdom. Credit... Andre Malerba for The New York Times

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  • March 4, 2024

Thailand is renowned among hard-charging tourists for nightlife in Bangkok, full moon parties on Koh Phangan island and hedonistic walking streets in Pattaya. It’s also a magnet for the bohemian and wellness crowds who flock to the mountain destinations of Chiang Mai and Pai.

But mostly ignored by foreign tourists is Lampang, in Northern Thailand. This utterly charming, riverside city of about 90,000 people has preserved the historic architecture and stately squares from its days as a major city in the ancient Lanna kingdom and a hub in the teak lumber trade. Wooden temples from centuries ago and two-story teak mansions from the late 1800s and early 1900s still stand, and alongside the Wang River, the streets in the Kat Kong Ta enclave are like an open-air museum of well-preserved Chinese shophouses and European gingerbread-style buildings.

A man in red clothing stands in a small building with a red roof during the evening light at a temple next to a river. Around the building is lush trees and shrubbery.

All around town are extremely friendly residents, as well as statues and images of chickens — from manhole covers to traffic circles. Chickens are the symbol of Lampang, and appear on its ceramics, acclaimed across Thailand, that include bowls and cups hand-painted with black-and-red roosters.

The charm in Lampang comes not from amusements and attractions built for tourists, but in exploring integral parts of a functioning city. Shophouses have evolved into boutiques and cafes. Ceramics factory stores are ideal for gift shopping. Even the horse carriages that clip-clop around town carrying tourists were originally the main transit for train passengers after the station opened in 1916.

River views, khao soi and the power of Buddha

I first heard about Lampang in 2022, when my wife, Susan, and I moved to Chiang Mai and we met a doctor named Lawrence Nelson, a retired physician-researcher known as Doc with the National Institutes of Health in the United States. He recommended a visit and in early January, we finally started our five-day visit to Lampang in a spartan, four-car train from Chiang Mai (for less than $1 each) on a 2.5-hour ride into the forested valley nestling the city.

You can find dozens of suitable homestays and hotels for less than $50 a night, and few pricier than that. We lucked out with a spacious room at Kanecha’s Home, a homestay in the heart of town overlooking the Wang River and the white, dragon-backed Ratsada Phisek Bridge .

We rode bikes along the quiet lane next to the river, glossily reflecting the silver spires of a temple, in search of a signature dish of Northern Thailand, khao soi. We found a delicious version of the curry noodle soup at the roadside restaurant Jay Jay Chan (a banner with Thai script that looks like “17” signified that it was vegetarian), with a tidy buffet station on the shaded sidewalk and a large wok gurgling with vegetable soup. Total bill, 120 baht or about $3.40, including several tasty black bean bars sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Late that afternoon, we meandered around the town. The weather was perfect, in the mid 80s, and the sky was block-printed with cumulus puffs. We strolled through the grassy, tree-shaded town square, past a tiered shrine with three tall teak pillars that locals wrapped with colorful ribbons for an auspicious start to 2024.

A square-block market building made of concrete was closing down when we stopped at a sidewalk flower shop across the street. A man named Reangprakaiy Decha nodded hello, and went on to share that his family has been selling bunches of daisies and chrysanthemums and garlands of orange marigolds for temple offerings for 50 years.

Mr. Reangprakaiy, 39, meditates daily “to be sharper; not to cheat people, but to help them,” he said. Why, I asked, did the city seem so peaceful, the people so friendly? He told us that it had to do with the power of a certain Buddha statue.

Nearby is a beautiful temple, Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao Suchadaram, Mr. Reangprakaiy said, where legend has it that in the 1400s, an elephant carrying Thailand’s sacred emerald Buddha statue diverted to Lampang and wouldn’t budge. The statue graced the temple for 32 years. It’s now enshrined in the Grand Palace in Bangkok, but its energy remains, he said.

“We believe that the power of this Buddha statue is very strong,” Mr. Reangprakaiy said, “and it spreads out for the Thai people to be peaceful and happy.”

Banana trees and ubiquitous chicken bowls

Mornings are for markets in Lampang, and before sunrise the main market on the north side of the Ratsada Phisek Bridge is a smorgasbord of everything from pig heads to live eels, fried fish to fresh vegetables. When we neared the entrance, where orange-robed monks stood sentinel with their alms bowls, we found a model of resourcefulness — a deconstructed banana tree. It was broken down on a metal table into piles of the fruit, the flowers and the stem (all edible) and stacks of flat, dark green leaves, used throughout the market to wrap cooked treats like bitter melon, pork and rice.

We then used the ride-hailing feature on the Grab app for a lift to the next market, on the west side of town and adjacent to the Nhong Krathing Park . We found scores of bamboo stalls offering traditional breakfast food like quail eggs and rice-flour muffins and perfectly cupped coffee from regional farms. Strums from an amplified guitar and tinkling wind chimes mixed with chatter from local residents dressed in running and cycling gear and squatting on little stools under a canopy of plum and fig trees.

That afternoon, we rented a motorbike and headed two miles southeast to get to the bottom of the city’s chicken fixation.

Local Thais tell the story of how Buddha came to town, and the deity Indra disguised himself as a rooster to ensure the residents woke up to offer alms. A more recent explanation can be found at Dhanabadee ceramics factory, which claims to be the original source of Lampang’s ubiquitous chicken bowls.

On a tour of the factory and museum, an English-speaking guide shared that the factory founder moved from China in the 1950s, discovering that the local white kaolin mineral was ideal for making ceramics. He opened a factory and, borrowing a motif popular in China for centuries, hand-painted chickens on cups and bowls. Admiration of the Lampang chicken bowls spread across Thailand over the decades, and now there are scores of workshops and factories producing chicken-adorned tableware.

‘Good life in this year’

Almost everywhere you turn, there is a temple. We spent one day visiting a handful, including Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang , built in the 1400s and thought to be one of Thailand’s oldest teak buildings.

Walking onto the grounds of a Buddhist temple in Thailand can be at once mesmerizing and bewildering, which is just how Susan and I felt.

We came across a mystery rope strung from the golden-spired, 14-story stone stupa down into the courtyard, and attached to the bottom in the clothesline setup were a succession of flowers, bells, streamers of Thai currency and a bolt of orange fabric.

Just as I was regretting that we didn’t have a tour guide, three Thai visitors approached us in the courtyard, asking if we wanted to know about the temple. The two men were old friends from college, now in their 60s: One was an artist from Lampang and the other a developer, joined by his wife, who splits his time between Bangkok and Atlanta.

The trio spent more than an hour escorting us around the temple, and Cheerapanyatip Chamrak, the artist, explained the background of the rope. The offerings, he said, were shuttled skyward each evening on this first weekend of the New Year, in prayer to Buddha “to protect you and have a good life in this year.”

Wealth built on logging

After moving south of town to the lush and tranquil Lampang River Lodge , into a teak and bamboo suite overlooking a lily-blanketed pond, we met up with Doc for lunch at the gable-roofed house of the first governor of Lampang, built at the turn of the 20th century and now occupied by the Baan Phraya Suren restaurant.

Delighted with our dishes of basil fried rice and pork topped with egg and spicy grilled pork salad, we talked about how Doc met his wife, a native of Lampang, when she was working in the Washington, D.C., area, and how, after his first visit to Lampang in 2017, he was soon helping support a local university’s research on women’s health.

He likened the city to Brigadoon, a mythical Scottish town that comes to life only one day every 100 years. “When I went to the nursing college for the first time I felt I was in a 1950s black-and-white movie,” he said.

We had an appointment that afternoon to step back in time with Jantharaviroj Korn, whose great-grandfather came to Lampang from Burma 126 years ago to work for the lumber baron Louis Leonowens, the son of Anna, the British tutor for the children of the King of Siam, immortalized in “The King and I” musical.

We met Mr. Jantharaviroj, 60, at the 108-year-old mansion of his grandfather. Thailand was a rarity in Southeast Asia in avoiding colonization by European powers, but the British extracted generous teak concessions: Thais did the hard labor and many Burmese moved to the area with the British (who had colonized Burma and exploited its teak) to serve as administrators and lumber barons themselves, he said.

Mr. Jantharaviroj’s family became wealthy from logging, he said, but his ancestors made amends for stripping the forests of teak.

“My grandfathers believed that if we cut the tree, we destroy the living place of the spirit, so we have to build the temple,” he said, adding that his grandfathers were major contributors to several Burmese-style temples in Lampang.

Our final day was reserved for the temple in the sky, Wat Phra Phutthabat Sutthawat , about an hour’s drive north. The only local tour guide I could find was out of town and referred us to a young woman, who picked us up at 4 a.m. to watch the sunrise on the mountaintop. The problem was, the park office didn’t open till 7:30.

The wait was worth it.

After lurching up a one-lane road in the bed of a pickup truck, we climbed steep staircases to a jagged limestone plateau with unadorned wooden shrines perched on the rocks. Each had gongs or bells, and we struck each three times with a prayer, the reverberations melding with the twittering of birds and a soft breeze. We were alone as mist evaporated from the forested floor a half-mile below until a Dutch couple arrived, followed by a handful of retirees from Bangkok.

Twenty years ago, a monk inspired by bathtub-like impressions on the mountaintop said to be the footprints of Buddha, had about 20 stupas built across the forest of stony peaks, some of them golden three-story cones, others shaped like round white bells.

The views and the energy of the place were so soothing that after 90 minutes I didn’t want to leave. But we were famished, and when we made our way back down, we found the dumplings and noodles stands just opening for lunch. We arranged a little plastic table on a porch to look out at the stupas high in the sky.

Munching a perfectly prepared papaya salad, we doubted there was a better lunch spot in Thailand.

Patrick Scott writes frequently for Travel. Follow him on Instagram: @patrickrobertscott

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