Uppsala
Uppsala is Sweden’s fourth largest city with a population of 200,000 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 in Scandinavia – website Church of Sweden
- Museum Gustavianum – University museum including anatomical theatre – website Uppsala University
- Uppsala Botanical Garden, one of Sweden’s eldest – website Uppsala University
- Linnaeus Garden – Carl Linnaeus’ town home and garden – website Uppsala University
- Uppsala Castle, with history from 1549 until today – website presentation from Destination Uppsala
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 center. 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.
Other useful links
- Visit Destination Uppsala, the official tourist guide to the city and the region
- Stockholm-Arlanda international airport official website
- Uppsala University website
- SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences website
Top photo: Uppsala Castle, photo by Guillaume Baviere (picture cropped)
Uppsala University Main Building
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt
University Park
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt
Museum Gustavianum
Photo: David Naylor
Contact
Academic Conferences - conference secretariat
E-mail: uppsalabreast@akademikonferens.se
Phone: +46 18 67 15 33 or +46 18-67 10 03
Important dates
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21-23 May, 2024 - Conference