If you are visiting Uppsala on a day trip from a vacation in Stockholm Sweden, the city is one of the most historical places in Sweden. In fact, one of the most popular Uppsala things to do include visiting the popular Viking burial sites, located just outside the city.

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The city has a large student population, as it is home to Uppsala University which is the oldest institution in the Scandinavia region and one of the main centers of higher education in Europe.

Uppsala Things to do: Places of Interest

Uppsala Tourist information Center

The Uppsala Tourist information center, located at Fyristorg 8, Uppsala, is a great place to stop by if you are visiting the city for the first time. At the center you can find about what is happening in the city in terms of events. Also, you’ll be able to grab maps and brochures of the city.

Gamla Uppsala Högar

Gamla Uppsala, located in the outskirts of the city, is an important historical site where you can find many archeological remains.

Uppsala Cathedral and Treasury

Uppsala Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Scandinavia built in the 15th century. The cathedral is also the burial site for members of the royal family and King Gustav Vasa is buried here in the chapel.

The cathedral is also home to a treasury museum, where you can see burial artifacts and a collection of textiles.

Uppsala Castle and Art Museum

Uppsala Castle is a 16th century castle which is today the residence of the governor of Uppsala County. In fact, the north tower room is used for meetings and receptions.

You can take a guided tour of this lovely castle and visit the Uppsala Art Museum.

The Victoria Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

The Victoria Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (the Gustavianium), located at Uppsala University, is home to a stunning collection of ancient Egypt artifacts that range from pottery to tombs.

Uppsala Things to do: Festivals & Events

The Uppsala Reggae Festival

The Uppsala Reggae Festival, held in August, is one the biggest Reggae events in northern Europe, and one of the five biggest music festivals in Sweden.

The Culture Night

The Culture Night, held in early September, is an important cultural event and one of the most popular Uppsala things to do in the autumn. At the event, hundreds of artists perform along the streets of Uppsala.

Uppsala Things to do: Nightlife & Entertainment

Being a student town, Uppsala is home to the lively student ‘nations’ which offers a variety night scene reminiscent of Amsterdam clubs.

However, if you are looking to get into Uppsala University student ‘nations’ to enjoy the nightlife, you need to be a student there or in your own country. If you are a student, you can get a Student Guest pass from the ID office at Övre Slottsgatan 7, which allows to attend any student ‘nations’.

If you are not a student, a popular place to hang out is Bowlaget complex. This place is home to a bowling alley, bars and also a restaurant called Svensson which turns into a nightclub in the evening.

Uppsala Things to do: Shopping

Uppsala weekend markets are some of the best places to shop for souvenirs such as Swedish crystals, and grab a bargain on old vinyl records and porcelain goods. Once such place is the Uppsala Flea Market held on Saturday between 8am and 3pm at Vaksala Square.

In terms of shopping malls, one of the biggest one in the city is located in the town of Gränby. The Gränby Centrum shopping mall has close to one hundred shops that range from clothing stores to household goods stores.

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Odense Denmark, renowned for being the birthplace of the author Hans Christian Andersen, is one of the most popular student towns in Scandinavia, along with the city of Uppsala Sweden.


Odense Denmark, located in the Island of Funen, is also the capital city and has a rich Viking ancestry.

Apart from the many things to do in Odense Denmark, this little town is also a great vacation destination as it is only a couple of hours drive from the city of Malmo Sweden, and other tourist attractions in Germany.

Things to do in Odense Denmark: Outdoor Activities

Odense Denmark is also known as Denmark's bicycle city, as the city has miles of well maintained bicycle paths.

A popular outdoor activity to do in Odense Denmark during the summer months is to hire a bike and take a bicycle tour of the town.

Odense is also home to lovely garden-parks where you can take a stroll and observe beautiful plants. For instance, the ‘Klosterhaven’ or convent garden is a lovely garden home to over one hundred types of herbs which are used for medicinal purposes.

Another fun outdoor activity is taking a river cruise in the heart of Odense to experience some of the green areas in Odense city.

Things to do in Odense Denmark: Places of Interest

Hans Christian Andersen Home/ Museum

If you are a fan of Hans Christian Andersen, a visit to the place the writer grew up is a great place to experience this great writer. At the museum you can see his original scripts, drawings, photographs and more.

The Odense Zoo

The Odense Zoo is undoubtedly one of the popular things to do in Odense Denmark. The Zoo has a lot of fun activities and interesting things to see such as the reproduction of an African nature reserve where you can see lions, monkeys and more.

The Funen Village

The Funen Village, located in the Fruens Boge district, is a popular tourist attraction in Odense Denmark, as it is an outdoors museum where you can see18th century Funish buildings.

Saint Canute Church

Visiting Saint Canute Church is one of the most popular things to do in Odense Denmark when touring the town. Saint Canute Church was given its name in honor of King Canute the Holy who was buried here. At the church you can also see his bronze statue.

Danish Railway museum

Danish Railway museum, located adjacent Odense Station, is a great place where you can see different types of old locomotives and railway carriages such as a 1930’s S-train carriage and a 1950’s Lyntog diesel multiple unit.

Things to do in Odense Denmark: Nightlife & Entertainment

The nightlife and entertainment venues in Odense are mostly located in the city center, where you will find cafes, nightclubs and pubs.

‘Brandts Klædefabrik’ or Brandts Textile Mill, located at 73 Vestergade, is perhaps one of the best places to hang out in Odense Denmark. This old Mill features a restaurant, a music venue and a cinema.

Things to do in Odense Denmark: Events & Festivals

Odense International Film Festival

Odense International Film Festival, held in August, is a film competition where you can see the best local films, international films, animation films and kids’ films being awarded prizes.

Odense Folk Festival

Odense Folk Festival, held in November, is a popular fun event that features a mix of Danish, Irish and folk artists from Scotland.

Things to do in Odense Denmark: Shopping

The city of Odense Denmark also offers great shopping opportunities that range from charming specialty shops and street markets to shopping malls.

In fact, shopping for pewter goods and glassware is one of the most popular things to do in Odense Denmark when shopping for souvenirs.

If you love mall shopping, one of the biggest shopping malls in Odense Denmark is Rosengaardcentret, which is home to over 100 different shops.

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