Events and things to do
This week in Uppsala
Winter Break
Feb 16–22
All week – Fyrishov
Make a splash during winter break at Fyrishov
Fyrishov’s adventure pool offers daily fun throughout the winter break. Try water tennis or water volleyball, race down the water slides, or join playful aqua sessions with Kaj Krokodil. There are also swimming badge opportunities and exciting try-out activities such as lifesaving and floating challenges.
All week – Several locations
Cozy up at some of the country’s finest cinemas
When the winter chill sets in, there’s nothing better than settling into a plush cinema seat with your favorite snacks. In Uppsala, you’ll find some of Sweden’s top movie theaters. In the city center, the state-of-the-art Filmstaden Luxe offers IMAX and the very latest technology. In selected auditoriums, you can even elevate your visit by ordering food and drinks delivered straight to your seat. At Gränby Centrum, Nordisk Film invites you to experience movies in 4DX – feel it, smell it, and ride along with the action!
February 14–22 – Various museums across Uppsala
Fill the winter break with creativity and discovery
For nine days, Uppsala’s museums invite children and families to a wide range of winter break activities. Build a birdhouse at Biotopia, step into the world of myths at Gamla Uppsala Museum, or create space-inspired art at Bror Hjorths Hus. The program includes both drop-in activities and bookable workshops, offering everything from history and nature to art and storytelling.
February 19–22 – Uppsala Concert & Congress
Step into a world of model railways
During the winter break, UKK transforms into a world of trains, tracks and detailed miniature landscapes. Large model railways stretch across several halls, featuring historical Uppsala environments in tiny format. Visitors can explore Lego exhibitions, browse the hobby market and even try operating trains themselves. With activities for both children and adults, plus a restaurant and café on site, it’s a perfect family outing.
February 14–August 23 – Uppsala Castle
Discover Renaissance queens in the exhibition Queens
The exhibition Queens has finally opened! Uppsala Castle History Museum and Uppsala Art Museum present a joint initiative where historical artifacts meet contemporary art. Here, Katarina Jagellonica – with her strong ties to Uppsala Castle – and Barbara Radziwiłł, whose secret love story shook Poland, take center stage. It’s a captivating story of power, passion and politics in Renaissance Europe – and children are guaranteed to love highlights such as posing for a photo on a throne and admiring the beautiful gowns.