Uppsala Castle
About This Museum
If these walls could talk, they'd whisper of kings and rebellions, of the great fire that nearly consumed it all. Perched on the hill overlooking Uppsala, the Castle has been the backdrop to some of Sweden's most dramatic history since Gustav Vasa first laid its foundations in the 1540s. Today, it's a living place where you can feel the weight of the past in the cool stone corridors, even as it buzzes with the life of a modern museum and the Governor's residence. It’s less a static monument and more a place that has constantly evolved with the nation itself.
Collection Highlights
You can't miss the grand Hall of State, restored to its Renaissance glory, and then descend into the eerie dungeons where Eric XIV was once held prisoner. Up in the art museum, you'll find everything from Old Masters to vibrant contemporary Swedish works that make you see the castle's history in a new light.
Visitor Information
It's easy to spend a full day here, especially as your ticket gets you into all three museums tucked inside its walls. Just head to Drottning Christinas väg 1—the walk up from the city centre is part of the experience.
Architecture & Building
It’s a classic 16th-century Vasa-era fortress at its core, all stern grey stone and formidable proportions, but you can clearly see where later generations added their own flourishes after that devastating fire in 1702.
Contact & Location
Address: Uppsala slott, 1, Drottning Christinas väg, Fjärdingen, Uppsala, Uppsala kommun, Uppsala län, 751 42, Sverige
Phone: +46 18 727 24 82
Website: Visit Website
