Things to do in

Uppsala County

Explore Stockholm hassle-free with Go City's all-inclusive sightseeing pass. Choose a 1 to 5 day pass and visit as many attractions as you like. Visit the stunning Royal Palace in the heart of the old town. Step back in time at the Vasa Museum and explore the 19th century replica town complete with craftspeople demonstrating their skills. Relax on a cruise or boat tour exploring the archipelago's many islands. With over 50 museums, historical sites, boat tours, and other iconic sites to choose from, there's something for everyone. The Stockholm Pass includes entry to top activities including the most popular things to do in Stockholm: • The Vasa Museum • The Royal Palace • Gröna Lund Amusement Park (June to September) • Skansen • The Viking Museum • Royal Canal Tour (1 hour) (April to December) • Nobel Prize Museum • Drink at ICEBAR Stockholm • Stockholm Hop On-Hop Off Bus (April to October) • Nordiska museet • SkyView Stockholm • Traditional Swedish Fika at Systrarna Andersson • Drottningholm Palace • Storkyrkan - Stockholm Cathedral • Fotografiska - The Photographic Museum And more! Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check the Go City app or digital guide for the full list of inclusions, opening times, and reservation instructions (where applicable). *Savings based on sample itineraries on the Go City website. 

Book a sightseeing tour and experience Stockholm from the water. Board your sightseeing vessel and listen to the recorded commentary available in 10 languages as you take in the iconic sights of this stunning city. Pass under several bridges and through a lock that connects the Baltic Sea with Lake Mälaren. Along the way see the sights of Stockholm’s inner city, the Old Town, Södermalm Island, Lilla Essingen, and Stora Essingen, the new area known as Hammarby Sjöstad, and the green areas of Royal Djurgården.  Guiding via your own mobile phone and headphones or through the boat's guide system and headphones. Guided in 10 different languages, including English, Swedish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese.

Experience and explore real Viking Age history at the side of 1000 years old runestunes, as well as on the sites where history once happened 1000 years ago. This tour explore the fascinating and ruthless Viking Age trough 6 carefully selected historical sights while learning about their culture and lifestyle from expert tour guides and a award-winning tour company. Get a good view of Viking historical sites and an overview of Viking history in Sweden and its effects on modern Scandinavian culture. This 8-hour tour starts from Stockholm with comfortable hotel pickup. Visit the most important Viking sites close to Stockholm, including Sigtuna and Old Uppsala, with transportation included from central Stockholm. During this tour, you will visit several Viking sites along the way such as Broby bro - one of Sweden’s most famous burial grounds. Learn about and visit some mighty Viking burials sites, both a pagan one and an early Christan one from the transition period between Christianity and old Norse religion. Learn about Estrid, a mighty Viking woman. See Jarlabanki's bridge, a partly reconstructed Viking bridge and explore the strange runic inscription here. Stop at the Arkil Assembly site - a Viking Parliament. Learn about Viking laws, the construction of kin groups, and the use of that as a base in Viking society. Hear how the disputes could be settled in Sweden's history. Explore Sigtuna, the oldest town in Sweden on a guided walking tour. Visit the beautiful wooden town of Sigtuna, known as a place for Swedes to go on weekend vacations and well-known as the oldest city in Sweden. Walk among several different medieval church ruins and the cosy small alleys. Visit the king's grave mounds at Old Uppsala dating back 1500 years in time. This is one of Sweden's most important historical sites. Explore the former medieval Cathedral at the site as well and walk around the 11-meter high grave mounds. The guide will tell you all about its rich and long history. At Uppsala city we explore the city's history as well as the biggest church in all the Nordic countries: The Uppsala Cathedral before heading back to Stockholm.

You will see the best of "runriket", a famous trail of Viking sites, see some original medieval churches and be taken on a journey through time as we visit some of the most significant Viking sites in the region while learning about the most influential people of their time and who helped shape the Swedish future and the transition from paganism to christianity. If possible you will be picked up at your hotel or by a nearby location. For you who are staying outside the center, pickup will be at Radisson Waterfront hotel close to the Central Railway station. We keep our tour groups small, with a maximum of 17 guests, to ensure a personalized experience. Our Tour begins in Stockholm and continues with stopes at some significant Viking sites and Vallentuna church. We continue to our popular stop at Granby fram where we will enjoy a traditional Swedish “fika” which concludes of homemade pastries and coffee. We continue to the charming town of Sigtuna, which was founded in the late viking era. Here, we'll explore the ruins of Saint Olaf church, the Norwegian Viking warrior, who later converted to christianity and finally became an Saint. You will have some private time to enjoy a lunch, shopping, wander through the town's picturesque streets or just relax. Next, stop is Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala) with all its famous burial mounds, which date back to the first centuries AD until the end of the Viking era. Gamla Uppsala was also the spiritual center of the Vikings in all of Scandinavia and there they gather together for Midwinter blot festivals. From legends it is said that the pagan temple was burned down in 1087, a church was built on top of it, which became the main cathedral for the country and the seat of the country's first archbishop. Last stop will be the university town of Uppsala, we will visit the main cathedral in Sweden today. As we are leaving you will enjoy a brief guided tour through the university areas. The journey back to Stockholm takes about one hour, then you can openly ask about just anything or just relax and enjoy the tour back. Throughout the tour, our guide will engage you in discussions about Viking history, culture, and society. You'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and share your own insights and perspectives. As an experienced Viking tour guide with over 10 years of experience and many positive reviews, I am confident in the quality of my tours. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Swedish history. Book your tour today and experience the magic of Sweden's Viking heritage!

Lake Mälaren is the 3rd largest lake in Sweden (8th in Europe) and with its more than 8000 islands, 120 km in length and a very complex coastline is a true inner archipelago itself. Mälaren valley is the birth place of Swedish culture, full of historic events and sites from vikings to the modern days. This sunset kayak tour is a great combination of a relaxed paddling in the sunset light, nature experience, few historical remarks and of course a traditional evening fika on the beach! The guide will pick you up at your hotel within central Stockholm. After 30 min. drive you will reach one of the Stockholm's green oasis in the outskirts of the city and start your kayak experience with an introduction in kayaking and safety instructions before it`s time to get on the water! Paddling route is approx. 7 km which means some 1,5 - 2 cozy hours on the water and of course the very traditional evening fika with the guide´s special cake and coffee or tea. Rounding a couple of lone islands, paddling along a nature reserve and maybe with some luck seeing some of the many beavers coming out for a swim in the twilight - all that belong to the evening tour. And least but not last - try to catch your perfect sunset picture! See you on the lake!

Embark on a captivating journey through Sweden's rich Viking history with our knowledgeable and experienced guides, a full-day tour that unravels the tales of centuries past in the Stockholm region. Immerse yourself in the Viking story at ancient sights like Jarlabankes Bridge adorned with runestones. Discover the serene beauty of Lake Vallentuna, home to historical sites, and delve into Viking governance at the historic Arkils Tingstad assembly site. Savor a traditional Swedish fika at Hökeriet and shop for Viking-themed souvenirs at Granby Farm. Step into the heart of Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town, wandering its cobblestone streets, enjoying lakeside views, and delving into its rich heritage, including a look at the town hall and church ruins. Continue to Uppsala, where history and academia entwine, exploring landmarks like the Uppsala Cathedral and the Royal Mounds of Gamla Uppsala. Tour stops Jarlabankes Bridge: An ancient Viking-age bridge named after chieftain Jarlabanke, dating back to the 11th century, adorned with runestones that tell the story of his power and family. Lake Vallentuna: Explore the picturesque Lake Vallentuna, a natural and historical treasure, offering outdoor activities like ice skating in winter and hiking in summer, with traces of centuries-old human habitation. Arkils Tingstad: Delve into the Viking era at Arkils Tingstad, an assembly site where communities resolved disputes, made decisions, and enacted laws, shedding light on early Scandinavian governance. Vallentuna Church: Visit the 12th-century Vallentuna Church, an architectural gem blending Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles, and learn about the end of the Viking age and Sweden's Christianization. Hökeriet: Experience a traditional Swedish "fika" at Hökeriet, a charming provision shop located at Granby Farm, offering regional handcrafts and Viking-themed souvenirs. Granby and the Granby Stone: Explore the Granby Stone, an ancient runestone with a detailed Viking text, and step into the best-preserved Viking house foundations at Granby, where you'll learn about Viking daily life. Sigtuna - the Oldest Town in Sweden: Journey to Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town, founded in AD 980, and stroll through cobblestone streets, visit St. Mary's Church, and explore lakeside views and the Sigtuna Museum. Uppsala: Discover Uppsala's historic and academic legacy as you pass by the magnificent Uppsala Cathedral, botanical gardens, historic university buildings, and Uppsala Castle. Old Uppsala: Uncover the Royal Mounds of Gamla Uppsala, three prominent burial mounds dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries, traditionally linked to legendary Swedish kings, showcasing historical and cultural significance.

Explore the legendary city of Uppsala on a walking tour. Hear stories that date back all the way to the Viking days, and how Uppsala has uncovered one of the largest archaeological findings of about 30,000 rune stones that tell the story of how the Vikings lived in their day-to-day. See the home to the country's first king, Gustav Vasa's, castle – a pink castle – and his resting place in Uppsala Cathedral, which is one of the most beautiful and oldest cathedrals in Sweden. Continue to walk and learn about one of the world's oldest universities - Uppsala Universitet. Carl Linneaus, father of taxonomy - the classification of species - studied and practiced here, among the beautiful flowers of the Botanical Gardens.

Admire the views of Stockholm on a scenic airplane flight. Experience a different perspective on the Swedish capital as you spot some of its most famous landmarks from the air. After a pre-flight briefing, take your sight Piper PA-28 airplane begin with the preflight checklists and start the engine. When everything is cleared, get ready for the takeoff roll and soar into the air. Enjoy a beautiful view of Stockholm's largest freshwater lake, Mälaren. Fly over the southwestern part of the city and admire the views of the Stockholm Archipelago. See notable landmarks such as City Hall, Globen, Gamla Stan, and the Royal Castle from a birds-eye perspective before returning to the airfield.

This city’s charm is due to it being built in a steep picturesque valley, with the meandering river Fyris flowing through the centre, bordered by pathways and cafes. Come and admire the Uppsala Cathedral, the biggest cathedral in the country, and also the burial place of the Swedish royalty. No trip to Uppsala is complete without getting to know the 18th-century botanist Carl Linnaeus, one of the world’s most notable botanists and scientists. Follow your guide and see this vibrant university town also known as the Cambridge of Sweden.

Drive just outside of Stockholm and visit castle Drottningholm. This elegant royal palace was built in the 16th century for the Swedish royal family and became the regular summer residence of the Swedish royal court throughout the 18th century. Next, stop for lunch in Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town. Take a walk through its historic streets. Visit the Venngarn castle, a 13th-century palace most famously owned by the Swedish nobleman Gabriel De La Gardie. Learn about De La Gardie’s fascinating life story from your knowledgable guide. Once one of the richest men in all of Sweden, De La Gardie suffered a tragic reversal of fortunes and ended his life in destitution. Explore the Skokloster Palace, an impressive baroque palace which stands as a monument to the former Swedish Empire. Walk its scenic grounds and see its stately interiors. The palace also contains a wonderful collection of paintings, furniture, textiles, tableware, old books and historical weapons. When the Skokloster is closed during October through May, a different castle will be visited instead.