Private medieval horror and dark folklore walk Uppsala
Uppsala, Swedenby Sweden History Tours
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Swedish
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Overview
Join a private walk about medieval horror, undead and dark folk beliefs in Uppsala. Hear about folk beliefs such as mylings, the church mask and the curses of the rivers as well as the forest council, evil sudden death and when the plague came to Uppsala. You will also discover the medieval undead, learn more about Uppsala's plague year 1709-11 and hear about executions and evil sudden death on Galgbacken in a walk around the cathedral and the small square, from the 14th century, in Uppsala. Leading the tour is an authorized Uppsala guide. Collection at Riddartorget in Uppsala.
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
- gratitudes
Itinerary
- 1
Uppsala Domkyrka
20 min
Meet your guide and get a walk in the city of Uppsala, its dark past, medieval undead and dark folk beliefs.
- 2
Stop 2
20 min
At Fyrisån and Lilla torget, created in the 14th century, it will be around the neck, the lake and other water creatures as well as executions and what parts of the gallows can be used for magic as beheadings often took place in the square.
- 3
Uppsala County
10 min
At St. Erik's square and the consistory house, you will hear about the plague's entry into Uppsala 1709-1711.
- 4
Stop 4
10 min
Here it will be fairies, love magic and if the anatomical theater Olof Rudbeck built etc.
Meeting and pickup
Outside the south side of the cathedral on Riddartorget we gather and there the tour begins.
End point
Outside the south side of the cathedral on Riddartorget we gather and there the tour begins.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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