Private Uppsala & Sigtuna Day Trip from Stockholm – Half Day Tour

Uppsala and Sigtuna lie just north of Stockholm and make for a perfect day trip or longer stay. Gothic Uppsala Domkyrka, or Uppsala Cathedral. Inaugurated in 1435, Gothic re-styled in the 19th century, it is a must see/do in Uppsala.Gamla (Old) Uppsala, just north of the city, boasts impressive 6th century burial mounds and in its museum you can learn about the legend of the Svea kings and gory human sacrifices. Another ‘must’ in Uppsala is Carl von Linné, Sweden’s greatest ever scientist and father of modern taxonomy.  For the low down on Sigtuna’s history visit Sigtuna Museum for its brilliant exhibitions and displays. For some ancient Viking detective work, pop into the museum or Tourist Office on Stora gatan and ask or a futhark, or key. This will help you unlock the mysteries of the town’s more than 150 rune stones. Careful how you pronounce futhark though. Duration: 6 hours Distance: 70 km out of Stockholm

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   Gamla Uppsala

   1 hour

   Uppsala is the historic capital of Sweden. During the tour you will see the castle of Gustav WASA (16th century), the founder of the first modern dynasty of Sweden, the Park of the rune stones - ancient writings of the Vikings, the gardens of Linnaeus - the founder of plant classification. You will visit the 13th century Cathedral. The fourth largest city of Sweden and an important University centre, lies to the North of Stockholm. Visit the Royal mounds of Old Uppsala University Museum Gustavianum and the charming shops and cafes. The house and gardens of the king of botany, Carl von Linnaeus also located in Uppsala.

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   Sigtuna Boardwalk

   1 hour

   A charming town on the shores of lake mällaren, was founded in the X century: the oldest in Sweden. Small, idyllic, ideal for Hiking Sigtuna glorious picturesque wooden houses, renovated the town hall of the XVIII century, nice shops, little cafes, restaurants, hotels and Museum. In the surroundings of Sigtuna lies four palaces, including the Royal castle and Rosersberg Skokloster.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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