Uppsala Castle

Castle Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

What to expect

Uppsala Castle is a 16th-century royal castle in Uppsala, Sweden, which played a significant role in Swedish history and features several museums, including Uppsala Art Museum and Vasaborgen

Plan your family visit to the Uppsala Castle with these blog insights 👇

A day in Uppsala

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the castle and saw the art museum inside

Highlights: We enjoyed the view of the city from the castle ✨

18 great tips for Uppsala for families with children

This family's experience:

Activities: Uppsala Castle is located on a hill in the city. It was built by Gustav Vasa in 1549 and played a central role in the history of Uppsala and Sweden. We learned about historical events such as the Sture murders. Today it houses the Uppsala Art Museum and Vasaborgen

Highlights: Uppsala is a very interesting city for history lovers! You can also go on a rooftop walk at the castle ✨

Discover the Fascinating History of Uppsala Castle

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Uppsala Castle, a grand castle with a rich history, learning about its military past and exploring the Royal Hall, Knight's Hall, and Treasury. We even enjoyed the beautiful views of the city from the castle's high point

Highlights: We were all captivated by the castle's grandeur and its stories of Swedish history. The kids especially loved pretending to be knights and princesses in the Knight's Hall, and exploring the Treasury with its royal jewels ✨