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- German
- English
Embark on a grandiose, cerebral journey through the centuries in Uppsala, a city where the very definition of power has been fiercely contested and rewritten. From the cryptic, pagan runestones of the Viking Age to the soaring, overwhelming spiritual authority of Scandinavia's largest cathedral, and finally to the empirical triumphs of the scientific revolution, this tour uncovers the hidden forces that shaped modern thought. Join a skeptical cultural scholar and a passionate historian as they decode the architecture, the archives, and the gardens where kings, archbishops, and Nobel laureates battled for the ultimate prize: the right to define reality itself.
- A 2.9 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 115 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Spirituality, Myth & Nature and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Uppsala's main station, take local public transport toward Linnéträdgården. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Linnéträdgården, Uppsala, Sweden. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Botaniska trädgården, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Uppsala's main station. The departure point is Botaniska trädgården, Uppsala, Sweden. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Linnaeus Garden
The botanical garden where Carl Linnaeus developed his revolutionary system of taxonomy, marking the triumph of empirical science.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A collection of authentic Viking Age runestones that highlight the transition from pagan oral traditions to written history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Uppsala Domkyrka
Scandinavia's largest cathedral, representing the overwhelming consolidation of spiritual and royal power.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Museum Gustavianum
The oldest standing university building, featuring a 17th-century anatomical theater where empirical medical science challenged religious orthodoxy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Uppsala University Main Building
The grand 19th-century main building of Uppsala University, symbolizing the institution's modern academic and intellectual power.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Carolina Rediviva University Library
The main university library, housing the 6th-century Silver Bible and serving as a monumental repository of preserved knowledge.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The imposing royal castle that served as the seat of the Vasa dynasty, a site of political murders and royal abdications.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Botaniska Tradgarden
The grand botanical garden donated by King Gustav 3, representing the harmonious culmination of royal patronage and scientific enlightenment.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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