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Uppsala Castle

Uppsala Castle

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Uppsala Castle

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Location: Uppsala, Sweden

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

February 15, 2026

Hiking

With its commanding position on Kasåsen hill high above Uppsala, the castle is visible from afar. Today it is the residence of the Governor of Uppsala County. Built as a …

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

February 18, 2026

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Within the remaining ruins of Uppsala's original 16th-century castle, the Vasaborgen Museum offers insights into the history of Swedish rulers, recounting tales of kings and queens, princes and princesses. Guided tours led by costumed guides also reveal gruesome details of gruesome and violent sudden deaths. The museum is open from June 1st to September 1st.

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

February 18, 2026

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Built from 1549 onwards as a fortress by Gustav Vasa, the castle was only rebuilt into a grand Renaissance palace after a fire in 1572. The old cannons on the Styrbiskop bastion still bear witness to its fortified early years.

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Uppsala Cathedral – Uppsala Castle loop from Uppsala östra

6.83km

01:48

60m

60m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Royal Mounds at Gamla Uppsala – Uppsala Castle loop from Old Uppsala

13.4km

03:27

80m

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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#3.

Uppsala Cathedral – Uppsala Castle loop from Uppsala central

21.6km

05:36

120m

130m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 40 m

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Saturday 31 October

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48 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Uppsala, Sweden

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