3 day(s) 18 hour(s)
English
Included
Explore monumental burial mounds in Old Uppsala
Learn about longhall life and early traditions
Hear stories from the Vendel and Viking eras
Discover the history of Old Uppsala church
€ 36.15
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Step into the heart of ancient Scandinavia on this enriching walk through Old Uppsala, a landscape where myth, legend and early Nordic history still echo in the rolling earth. Your guide leads you through the impressive burial mounds that rise like silent monuments to a powerful past, unveiling stories of lavish ceremonies, ship burials and the symbolic role of animals laid to rest beside their masters. As you explore the surrounding fields and pathways, you gain insight into the grand longhalls that once stood here and the early cathedral that shaped the spiritual life of the region. This immersive walk paints a vivid picture of shifting beliefs, powerful rulers and the traditions that defined the early Nordic world.
The journey continues with a deeper look into the customs and rituals of the Vendel and Viking eras, revealing a complex society guided by courage, faith and honor. You hear about rites carried out in the sacred grove, encounters with early warriors and the cultural forces that shaped the people who lived here. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Old Uppsala, this experience blends storytelling, history and atmosphere to bring the ancient past to life. The tour begins outside Odinsborg and includes visits to the burial mounds and the historic church that stands as a marker of transformation through the ages.
Guided nature walk
Knowledgeable local guide
Gratuities
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This was the worst museum I have ever seen. I expected a lot from Gamla Uppsala Museum, but It was and orribile experience. Basically I paid 150SEK ti read things I could have find on internet. 90% of objects in the museum are replica, so they are not the original, and are also very bad. Rocks with runes are made in plastic and lots of description are just in Swedish language. There are also lots of objects not well cared for (e.g. in a Cup behind the glass there was a dead fly). I DO NOT RECOMMEND TO GO THERE, JUST SAVE YOUR MONEY AND TAKE INFORMATION ON INTERNET!!!
This is a very historic and important place for Viking history. It’s a great place to get outside for a bit and enjoy nature and go for a hike. I rode a Ryde scooter out here from Uppsala and it only took about 15 minutes. Perhaps read up on the place in Wikipedia or elsewhere before you go to gain appreciation for the site. Free entry to walking trails. I did not go in the museum. Oh…and you can hike and ride bikes on trails around the mounds which is fun.
Here you can know the values of old history and the livelihood of the people from the Sweden. There is a spot where you can meet the people explaining the old ways and also very polite to interact with. It was a lovely experience.
Caught one of the tours. Have lots of good information and answered a ton of questions from my kids. The parking lot is just before the Google directions to the site but an easy walk from the museum parking lot.
This is a great museum. Yes there are a lot of copies and yes there is a ton to read, but it is extremely interesting. Just give yourself enough time to walk around the mounts, read all and in the museum, just grab a chair and stop to read and watch the videos. If you will run through it, of course you'll have the impression it is a weak museum. Take your time. Believe me, you will learn a lot.
