Uppsala

Nickname(s):

Uppis

Demonym(s):

-

Founded:

1286

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

177 000

Population (Urban):

-

Population (Metro):

210 000

Population Density (km2):

3 600

Population Density (mi2):

9 400

4th Largest City In Sweden

Language:

Swedish

Currency:

Krona

Avg. Summertime High:

23 °C

73 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

13 °C

55 °F

Warmest Month:

July

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

0 °C

32 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

-6 °C

22 °F

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Uppsala
Sweden

The tallest cathedral in the Nordic countries is located in Uppsala. Fyris River and the older parts of town alongside it are important sights of the city. Several buildings connected to Uppsala University, the oldest University in Sweden, are worth visiting for their historic value and interesting architecture.

Kingdom of Sweden | Konungariket Sverige

Sweden

English

Sverige

Swedish

Region:

Northern Europe

Area:

450 295 km2

Ranked 55 out of 195

Population:

Population:

10 402 000

Ranked 88 out of 235

Urbanization:

88 %

Ranked 23 out of 194

Capital:

Stockholm

Population: 2 403 000

Largest City:

Stockholm

Population: 2 403 000

Major Cities:

Stockholm
Gothenburg
Malmö
Uppsala
Västerås

Economy & Development:

Human Development Index:

Very High

Ranked 7 out of 189

Inequality-Adjusted HDI:

Very High

Ranked 7 out of 189

GDP (PPP) Per Capita:

$53 240

Ranked 35 out of 225

Democracy & Freedom:

Democracy Index:

Full Democracy

Ranked 3 out of 167

Freedom House:

Free

100 points out of 100 possible

Press Freedom:

Good

Ranked 3 out of 180

Economic Freedom:

Most Free

Ranked 35 out of 162

National Identity:

Independence Since:

1523

Independence From:

Denmark

National Day:

6th of June

What Is Celebrated On The National Day:

The coronation of Gustav Vasa as King Gustav I on the 6th of June 1623, which symbolized the ending of the Kalmar Union and Danish rule over Sweden.

Facts & Codes:

Driving Side:

Right

-

Time Zone:

UTC +1 (CET)

Summer - UTC +2 (CEST)

Country Calling Code:

+ 46

-

Country Code:

SE

ISO 3166

Swedish County | Svenskt Län

Uppsala

English / Swedish

Region:

Central Eastern Sweden

Area:

8 207 km2

Ranked 15 out of 21

Population:

Population:

390 000

Ranked 5 out of 21

Population Share:

4 %

Of National Population

Capital:

Uppsala

Population: 210 000

Largest City:

Uppsala

Population: 210 000

Major Cities:

-



Information:

GDP Per Capita::

-

-

Climate:

Humid Continental Climate

Köppen: Dfb

Time Zone:

UTC +1 (CET)

Summer: +2 (CEST)

Uppsala Domkyrka

Cathedral

Fyrisån

River

Uppsala University

Oldest University in Sweden

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

IATA Code:

ARN

ICAO Code:

ESSA

Passenger Volumes:

Distance:

40 km / 25 mi (S)

Located In:

Märsta / Sigtuna

Named After:

Arlanda is a constructed name made for the Airport

Information:

Uppsala is served by Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. The airport is located almost exactly halfway between the two cities.

Transfer To/From:

The options to Uppsala are to either take the public buses or to take the commuter rail. The buses depart from Terminal 4, and the train from SkyCity. For the train, there's a mandatory charge of 100 kronor (10 USD) to use the facilities on top of the base fare. Taxis are also available.

Currency:

Swedish Krona

Code:

SEK

Subunit:

Öre

Symbol:

;-

Cash Or Credit:

Credit all the way! Sweden redesigned all the bills and coins 5-10 years ago and I still don't know how the new ones look like. I've had the same 100 Kronor (10 USD) bill in my wallet for several years without ever having to use it. You can use credit cards even for transactions of less than one SEK if you want to without complaints or issues.

Good To Know:

-

Local Language:

Swedish

Language Family:

Germanic (Indo-European)

Writing System:

Latin Alphabet

What About English?

Almost everyone speaks good English in Sweden and you don't have to ask if it's okay to use English. You can just assume that everyone, of all ages, will be able and willing to assist in English.

Other Common Languages:

-

Max

Origin:

Founded:

1968

Type of Food:

Hamburgers

Did I Try:

Yes

My Score:

3 / 5

About:

-

Comment:

This is a good option if you're looking for hamburgers and it’s worth trying out. They have a company profile of caring for the environment and focusing on vegan alternatives in their menus.

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ChopChop Asian Express

Origin:

Founded:

2011

Type of Food:

Asian Fusion

Did I Try:

Yes

My Score:

4 / 5

About:

-

Comment:

It's very good if you're looking for this type of food. But I would probably not recommend someone who's just visiting for a few days to go there. It's very similar to Panda Express in the United States. The menu is almost identical, with only minor differences.

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Sibylla

Origin:

Founded:

1932

Type of Food:

Hot Dogs & Hamburgers

Did I Try:

Yes

My Score:

2 / 5

About:

The most classical of Swedish chains. Began as a collective of hot dog stands that wanted to increase the average standard of hot dog stands. During the year it evolved and today they are mostly known for selling hamburgers.

Comment:

I'm not a super fan, but it's not bad. It's just that I don't find it good enough to want it ahead of any of the competition. It's more fun to try than any of the chains you have at home, but I wouldn't aim for Sibylla.

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Fyrisån

Fyris River in Downtown Uppsala.

Stora Torget

Stora Torget, the Central Square.

Uppsala University Main Building

Main Building of Uppsala University.

Ekonomikum

Ekonomikum is a major part of Uppsala University.

Ekonomikumparken

Ekonomikumparken outside of Ekonomikum is a popular leisure spot for students and residents.

Fyrisån

Fyris River.

Fyrisån

Fyris River.

Martin Luther Kings Plan

Martin Luther Kings Plan

Typical older Swedish architecture

Typical Swedish architecture from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Uppsala Centralstation

Uppsala Central Station.

Övre Slottsgatan

Övre Slottsgatan.

Kyrkogårdsgatan

Kyrkogårdsgatan.

Drottninggatan

Drottninggatan.

Uppsala Castle

Uppsala Castle.

Linneanum

Linneanum.

Uppsala Skyline

Skyline of Uppsala.

Valvgatan

Valvgatan.

Östra Ågatan

Östra Ågatan along Fyris River in Downtown Uppsala.

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