First impressions as the train pulls into UPPSALA, less than an hour north of Stockholm, are encouraging. The red-washed castle looms up behind the railway sidings, while the cathedral dominates the foreground. A sort of Swedish Oxford, Uppsala clings to the past through a succession of striking buildings connected with and scattered about its cathedral and university. Regarded as the historical and religious centre of the country, it serves as a tranquil daytime alternative to Stockholm – with an active student-oriented nightlife. More
Overview of Uppsala, Sweden
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First impressions as the train pulls into UPPSALA, less than an hour north of Stockholm, are encouraging. The red-washed castle looms up behind the railway sidings, while the cathedral dominates the foreground. A sort of Swedish Oxford, Uppsala clings to the past through a succession of striking buildings connected with and scattered about its cathedral and university. Regarded as the historical and religious centre of the country, it serves as a tranquil daytime alternative to Stockholm – with an active student-oriented nightlife.
A beautiful small historic hotel right in the centre of Uppsala. Close to everything! A very personal and engaged hotel staff. Only 40 minutes away from central Stockholm by ... More
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Welcome to Aaros Hotel Metr,o a pearl in central Vaesteras, close to every place such as Aaros Congress Center, central
station, Malardalens Hogskola, Rocklunda Sport Hall and the shopping center. Hotel offers different rooms types, individual service and is ...
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Skating is one of the most popular Scandinavian sports. The Vikingarännet is the longest race with a route that stretches
80 kilometers across thick ice. The dates of the event are tentative and depend entirely on the amount of ...
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