Tips on activities, museums, and events

Check out Kubik

Don’t miss Kubik Uppsala, where you’ll find plenty of current events for children and young people – from cultural to recreational activities. Discover something fun to do or get inspired by exciting courses and new interests! It’s also easy to find activities accessible for people with different disabilities.

Rent or borrow equipment

At Fritidsbanken, you can borrow sports and leisure equipment for free — anything from skis and skates to football boots or a floorball stick. Most of the equipment is second-hand but in good condition. In Uppsala, Fritidsbanken is a collaboration between the Uppland Sports Federation, Region Uppsala, SISU Sports Educators, and Uppsala Municipality. You’ll find Fritidsbanken in two locations in Uppsala: Industristaden and Gottsunda.

Aktivt Uteliv is conveniently located in the outdoor recreation area in Sunnersta, where you can rent winter sports equipment for all ages.

Sledding and snowracing

Sunnerstagropen, located about eight kilometers south of central Uppsala, has a large sledding hill perfect for thrilling rides. When you need a break, there’s a café serving lunch and snacks, a cozy fireplace, and great barbecue spots at the bottom of the hill.

In summer, Hammarskog Nature Reserve is a popular destination for swimming and picnics – but in winter, it transforms into a paradise for sledding enthusiasts and thermos-hot chocolate lovers. The sledding hill lies just in front of the grand manor house, which hosts a café serving drinks and light meals on weekends. With views over Lake Mälaren and its beautiful setting by the manor, it’s hard to imagine a more picturesque place for sledding.

If you’re looking for something closer to the city center, Slottsbacken, just below Uppsala’s pink castle, is a well-loved spot for sledding right in town.

Lace up your skates

In the mood for skating? Relitahallen in Gränby, Thorséns Ice Hall in Björklinge, and Gordon Nice Ice Arena in Valsätra all offer public skating sessions for children and adults eager to hit the ice.

When the weather allows, there are also several outdoor rinks to choose from:

• Public skating at Studenternas
• Maintained ice rinks near schools, sports fields, and parks
• The municipality also clears skating tracks on the lakes at Björklinge Outdoor Area, Fjällnora Outdoor Area, and Hammarskog Outdoor Area.

For the latest ice conditions, check the Facebook pages of each outdoor recreation area.

Skiing – downhill and cross-country

For those who prefer gliding on skis, we recommend Sunnerstaåsen Outdoor Recreation Area. Here you’ll find the Uppsala Alpine Center, or Sunnerstabacken as locals call it. The area offers alpine slopes for skiing and snowboarding with green, blue, and red difficulty levels, a small freestyle park, and a 3.5 km illuminated trail for cross-country skiing. If you don’t have your own gear, you can rent equipment from Uppsala Alpine Center.

Fjällnora Outdoor Recreation Area is a paradise for outdoor activities just outside Uppsala. In winter, cross-country skiing (and long-distance skating) takes over as several ski trails are prepared on Lake Trehörningen. If you don’t have your own equipment, you can rent cross-country skis, long-distance skates, and kick sleds on site.

The Uppsala region offers several great cross-country trails – check out some of the most popular ones!

Join Pelle Svanslös and his friends

Meow! Discover Pelle Svanslös’s hometown this winter. Follow in Pelle’s pawprints through Stadsträdgården and Engelska Parken, where new adventures await. While you’re in Engelska Parken, don’t miss Pelleparken, one of Sweden’s finest playgrounds.

Pelle Svanslös might not be too fond of water himself, but he wants all children to feel safe when swimming. At Fyrishov Adventure Pool, kids can earn Pelle’s Swimming Medal by completing fun challenges—like diving to fetch herrings from the bottom!

Medieval Winter City

Snow-covered or not, Uppsala’s playgrounds are always open for children eager to play. One of the most unique is the Medieval Park in Uppsala city. Prison towers, a medieval infirmary, market stalls, houses, and striking lighting have transformed Klosterparken into a tribute to the Franciscan monastery that once stood here for centuries. Just a stone’s throw from Uppsala’s main shopping street, it’s the perfect spot to combine playtime with a bit of Christmas shopping!

Need a play break? Take a stroll along Almastråket – a charming little art walk for children that runs along Klostergatan, right outside the playground. From Fyrisån to the City Library, you’ll find five artworks celebrating art and literature for young readers.

Safe climbing and indoor adventures

For those craving excitement, Turbo Sport & Adventure Zone in Gränbystaden offers safe indoor fun for children and young people while encouraging them to stay active. With 4,400 square meters of space and a maximum capacity of 220 people, there’s plenty of room to play without feeling crowded—an impressive 20 square meters per guest. Trampoline park, stunt zone, basketball dunk zone, Ninja Warrior, parkour, high ropes courses, obstacle courses, and the Climb Challenge are just a few of the thrilling activities to try!

At Allis, you’ll also find a wide range of activities suitable for all ages. Climb, practice parkour, dance, play table tennis, or hop on a skateboard—the choice is yours!

Exciting museums

Winter is the perfect time to explore Uppsala’s museums – and many of them offer engaging exhibits designed especially for children and young people.

The Museum of Evolution is a natural history museum beloved by animal lovers and dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Here you’ll find the Nordic region’s largest collection of genuine dinosaur skeletons, along with animals from around the world.

After your visit to the Museum of Evolution, we recommend heading to Biotopia – an interactive and fascinating museum featuring dioramas of hundreds of Swedish animals displayed in lifelike natural settings.

Curious about how the Vikings lived during the Vendel Period? With the help of Augmented Reality, your mobile phone becomes a time machine at Gamla Uppsala.