Events and things to do

This week in Uppsala
May 12-May 18

Discover the highlights from this week’s events in Uppsala! Swap to our Swedish site or visit Heja Uppsala to discover even more events.

Magikern Johan Ståhl profilbild

May 14 – Uppsala Stadsteater

Step into Johan Ståhl’s magical borderland of truth

What is true and what is illusion? Magician Johan Ståhl returns to Uppsala City Theatre with his celebrated show In the Borderland of Truth. After a nationwide tour, the performance is back where it premiered – now on the Main Stage. With sleight of hand, misdirection, and psychological play, Johan invites you to a close-up magical experience that explores what lies between reality and deception.

Barn kollar på utställningen på Uppsala Slottshistoriska museum

May 17, 11:00–17:00 – Uppsala slott

Celebrate the opening of the new Castle History Museum

Join a festive day at Uppsala Castle as the new Castle History Museum opens its doors! The grand courtyard will come alive with music, speeches, and historical characters like Queen Kristina and King Gustav Vasa. Take a guided tour around the castle or be among the first to explore the brand new museum inside.

Linnes-Hammarby-växter

May 18 – Linné's Hammarby

Enjoy spring in full bloom on Hammarby Day

Visit Linnaeus’ Hammarby and take in the beauty of nature at its peak. This special day offers guided tours where historians and botanists share stories of the farm’s heritage. Meet the animals in the meadows and enjoy a coffee at the charming Café Sara Lisa. A perfect mix of nature and knowledge in a place Linnaeus dearly loved.

Gamla Uppsala museum

May 18, 11:00–17:00 – Gamla Uppsala Museum

Celebrate 25 years of Gamla Uppsala Museum

Gamla Uppsala Museum turns 25 and you’re invited to the birthday celebration! Bring the family and take part in a day filled with activities: archaeological dig pits, Viking dress-up, crown-themed treasure hunts, and a slideshow with highlights from the museum’s first quarter-century.

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