Uppsala is the see of the Church of Sweden’s archbishop since 1164 and the place where bishops of other dioceses are consecrated and priest and deacons of Uppsala diocese are being ordained. Until 1719 many coronations took place in the cathedral. The cathedral is used for services every day all year round.
Several important persons have been buried in Uppsala Cathedral, among them King Gustav Vasa (Gustav I) and King Johan III (John III) of the 16th century and their queens. Other examples are botanist Carl Linnaeus and his wife Sara Lisa Moraea, scientist and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg and Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Nathan Söderblom.
The cathedral’s attractions include the reliquary of Saint Erik (Sweden’s patron saint), a medieval Saint Anne altarpiece and the 18th century Baroque pulpit. Mary (The Return) by Anders Widoff, the candle trees by Olof Hellström and wooden sculpture tableaux by Eva Spångberg are appreciated examples of modern art in the cathedral.
The Treasury
The Treasury (Skattkammaren) is situated in the cathedral’s north tower and houses one of Europe’s finest collections of medieval church fabrics. Some profane textiles are also on display: Queen Margaret’s golden dress is the world’s only preserved evening gown from the Middle Ages and the Sture garments are the only complete men’s fashion wear that survives from the Renaissance.
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The Cathedral Café
In the house next to Uppsala Cathedral’s main entrance is the Cathedral Café. Enjoy coffee, pastries, sandwiches and light meals in an 18th-century setting. The café welcomes both individual visitors and group bookings.
Map & contact
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 8.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m.
Address:
Domkyrkoplan
753 10 Uppsala
Phone: +46 18 430 36 30