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A Viking site just some kilometers north of Uppsala: the Mounds of Kings (Auf, Adils, Egil) in a row and an ancient burial site – and next to it the modern museum wich displays the artifacts found here by archeologists. weiterlesen Gamla Uppsala (Old) Uppsala)→

Our first and longest drive. We plan to visit Gamla Uppsala, Gamla Gefle, Falun and Mora on Lake Siljan where we’ll stay for another day. weiterlesen Uppsala – Gamla Uppsala – Gamla Gefle – Falun – Rättvik – Mora→

Past 4 am we got up at home, took the train to the airport – and by 11 am we arrived to Hotel Clarion in Uppsala. From our room we enjoy a beautiful view to the castle. weiterlesen Uppsala→

After our arrival in Stockholm we should pick up the rental car at the airport. Then we head straight north to the university town of Uppsala. The first university was founded here in 1477 and so many famous academics come from this city, such as Anders Celsius. The University Library is Sweden’s largest library for browsing. Also worth a visit is the Gothic-style cathedral, considered to be the most beautiful church in the north. Overnight in Uppsala. weiterlesen Uppsala→