Experience Uppsala in 24 hours

9 AM – Rise and shine at Melrose Café

In the leafy residential neighbourhood of Luthagen, you’ll find Melrose Café. Stop by for a leisurely breakfast, brunch or fika overlooking a small park. During the warmer months, the sunny outdoor terrace is a popular oasis. Create your own breakfast combo from a menu featuring everything from trendy açaí bowls and American pancakes to hearty sandwiches, freshly squeezed juice and seriously good coffee.

After breakfast, stroll along Sysslomansgatan, home to several independent shops and cafés, as you make your way towards Uppsala’s historic quarters or the city centre

10 AM – Explore the unique shops in the city

Uppsala’s city centre offers a delightful mix of shops and shopping centres packed with great finds. Take a stroll along the popular pedestrian street Svartbäcksgatan and its side streets, where you’ll find many of the city’s shops and shopping centres. Don’t miss lifestyle store Grandpa if you’re into fashion, Jocke & Nisse for stylish jeans and T-shirts featuring prints by local artists, or The English Bookshop if you’re a book lover.

Along the cobbled streets around the Fyris River, you’ll discover plenty of charming and unique shops, including Fantastikbokhandeln, homeware and gift shop Mamsell K, independent fashion boutique Herta, and Lilla Japan, which offers food, drinks and interior design products from Japan.

Uppsala is also a great destination for second-hand and vintage shopping. Check out the cluster of sustainable second-hand and vintage shops on Drottninggatan.

You can find all our shopping tips in our shopping guides.

1 PM – Lunch at Hambergs Fisk

If you like seafood and fish, don’t miss Hambergs Fisk , one of Uppsala’s most appreciated fish restaurants, listed in the well renomed White Guide. The menu varies with the seasons but always maintains high quality. There is also a fish shop on the premises, so it’s also a fun place to people-watch when customers come in to shop for their dinner.

2 PM – Travel through Uppsala’s rich history

Uppsala bears traces of many historical events. Several main sights in the city center are within walking distance of each other, so in a couple of hours, you can get to know many significant places in Uppsala. Experience Uppsala Cathedral, the oldest Gothic cathedral in the Nordic region and also the site where Swedish king Gustav Vasa is buried. Here, you can also take a tour of the treasury.

Just a few minutes’ walk away is another impressive landmark: the pink Uppsala Castle, commissioned by Gustav Vasa. The castle is home to three museums: the excellent Uppsala Art Museum, Uppsala Castle History Museum and Vasaborgen.

You can read more about Uppsala’s sights under Uppsala’s absolute must-sees.

3 PM – A royal coffee break at Güntherska Hovkonditoriet

Time for a coffee break! Uppsala has plenty of patisseries and cafés to choose from, but one of the most popular is Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri, a classic patisserie with one of the best riverside locations in the city.

Expect beautiful pastries, hearty sandwiches, Neapolitan pizza, excellent coffee, as well as sparkling wine. Take a seat in the elegant café salon or head outside to the terrace, which stays open all year round.

4 PM – Challenge each other in bar games

After your coffee break, maybe you want to move around a bit before dinner? Take the opportunity to challenge your friends to a fun game. Bowling, shuffleboard, billiards, or why not try the “newcomer” cornhole? There are plenty of places in town that offer a fun time. See our tips for activities.

6 PM – Summarize the day over dinner

Wrap up your full day in Uppsala with a really good dinner at one of the city’s restaurants. Spend the evening on a nice outdoor terrace overlooking Fyris river or try one of the Uppsala restaurants mentioned in this year’s edition of the White Guide. Find a restaurant to your liking among our listings.

8 PM – Head Out for an Evening of Music

Once dinner is over, it’s time to continue the evening with a dose of culture. And Uppsala is one of Sweden’s best cities for it! Alongside its impressive selection of museums, there’s always an exciting play, concert or show to discover.

Fancy world-class music, or perhaps a comedy show featuring your favourite comedian? Check out what’s on tonight at Uppsala Concert & Congress. For a more intimate setting, Katalin and All That Jazz, housed in the old goods warehouse next to Uppsala Central Station, hosts concerts almost every night of the week. Enjoy jazz evenings and gigs by local bands – or catch some of Sweden’s biggest pop acts on stage.

10 PM – Wrap it up with a cocktail

Not ready to say good night just yet? Luckily, there are several watering holes to pay a visit in Uppsala. The rooftop bar at Miss Voon offers panoramic views of Uppsala, while 7 Flaskor shakes cocktails with high ambitions, on ground level in the station building. At Iberico, the atmosphere becomes festive towards the evening—and there are of course several nightclubs if you feel like dancing the night away!