Old Uppsala museum
About This Museum
Everyone comes to Old Uppsala for the epic Viking Age burial mounds, but what I didn't expect was how this small museum would make that world feel so immediate. It's not a dusty collection of artifacts; it's a portal. You stand before a cremation urn and can almost smell the smoke from the pyres, or you trace the intricate patterns on a recovered sword hilt, feeling the weight of history in your hands. They've masterfully connected the dots between myth and archaeological fact, making sense of the legends you've heard. It completely transforms your walk through those ancient royal grounds outside.
Collection Highlights
The star exhibits are the stunning gold jewelry and recovered weapons from the nearby royal mounds, but don't miss the hauntingly beautiful figurines and runestones that tell stories of Norse gods and forgotten kings.
Visitor Information
It's cozy enough to explore thoroughly in an hour or two, which is perfect before or after you walk up the giant burial mounds just outside its doors. Definitely check their opening times online as they can vary by season.
Architecture & Building
The building is a modern, low-slung structure designed with dark wood and clean lines, sitting humbly and respectfully in the shadow of the massive ancient burial mounds.
Contact & Location
Address: Disavägen, Gamla Uppsala, Uppsala, Uppsala kommun, Uppsala län, 754 40, Sverige
Phone: +46 18 23 93 01
Website: Visit Website
