Uppsala Cathedral
The tallest cathedral in Scandinavia - a soaring brick Gothic church holding the tombs of kings, of Saint Erik and of the botanist Linnaeus.
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Uppsala Cathedral is the tallest church in Scandinavia, a vast brick Gothic building whose twin spires dominate the university city. The seat of the Swedish church, it holds the shrine of the national saint Erik, the tomb of King Gustav Vasa and the grave of Carl Linnaeus, the father of botanical naming.
What you actually see
- The twin-spired nave - the soaring brick Gothic interior, the tallest in the region.
- Saint Erik's shrine - the reliquary of Sweden's patron saint.
- Royal and famous tombs - the graves of Gustav Vasa and Linnaeus among others.
- The treasury - medieval textiles and royal robes in the tower museum.
When to go
Year-round; an indoor visit for any weather, and a working cathedral, so check for services. The university town around it is liveliest in term time.
Honest expectations
It is much restored in the 19th century, so it reads as grand Gothic revival as much as medieval. As a working cathedral, parts may be closed for worship. It is a landmark to admire and a short visit rather than a long one.
Nearby
Uppsala University, the castle and the Linnaeus garden are close; Gamla Uppsala's mounds are just north.
What to pack for Uppsala Cathedral
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
