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Colors of Uppsala - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

The cultural life of the city is characterized by numerous interesting customs and traditions. It is believed that Uppsala hosts the most magnificent celebration of the famous local event, Walpurgis Night. Such a magnificent celebration of the mystical feast is due to local students; each year on April 30, they hold mass festivities and colorful Sista April festival.
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Tourists resting in Uppsala have to visit local fish restaurants, as well as dining places that specialize in Scandinavian cuisine. The Hambergs Fisk restaurant is known far outside of the … Open
The holiday starts with a very unusual breakfast; according to tradition, all houses serve fresh strawberries and sparkling wine. After a light breakfast, locals go to local parks and gardens; April 30 envelops the city with mouthwatering barbecue flavor. One of the main pleasures for young city dwellers are so-called champagne races. The core of this entertainment is very simple - you need to arm yourself with bottles of champagne and go for a walk through the city streets, spraying it on others.
Another beautiful holiday tradition of lighting large fires dates back to the late Middle Ages. In ancient times locals believed that this ritual allows to drive witches and evil spirits away from the town. The significant part of celebrations is held in Uppsala Castle (Slottet). During the daytime, local musicians and artists play there. The beautiful holiday dedicated to long-awaited spring always attracts to the city a lot of tourists. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Uppsala - 'must visit' points of interest
It’s worth to begin a tour around historical heritage of Uppsala with the legendary medieval Slottet Castle. It was built in the mid16th century; during its long history, fascinating … Open
Another well-known youth event, the Festival of reggae, is held in Uppsala too. It is the biggest event of its kind in Scandinavia. The very first music festival was held in summer of 2001. Initially, a few hundred people were taking part, but by 2005 the number of regular guests of the festival has increased to 10,000. The festival attracts not only fans of the musical tradition, but music fans from all around the world.
The festival takes place in summer, so a large part of the concerts and entertainment events are held in the open air, which makes the holiday even more charming. The lively and beautiful university city of Uppsala has a very good-natured and friendly atmosphere. Foreign tourists will feel themselves as welcome guests at the every festival. Local residents are very proud of their culture and are happy to show it to neighbors from other states.
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Uppsala
♥   Uppsala domkyrka, Uppsala, 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Strängnäs domkyrka, Strängnäs, 63.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   S:t Erik Katolska Domkyrkan, Stockholm, 65.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Uppsala
♥   Castle 'Uppsala Castle' , 1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Wik Castle' , 17.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Skokloster Castle' , 17.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Salsta Castle' , 21.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Salnecke Castle' , 22 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Venngarn Castle' , 23.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Ekolsund Castle' , 28 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique landmarks in Uppsala and around

SkyView Elevator

From the series “Top 16 Most Exotic Elevators and Lifts in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Uppsala center - 67.6 km.
The most unusual lift in Sweden can be found in Stockholm. SkyView is an original elevator that is located on the southern side of the spherical building Globen Arena. The latter is the largest spherical structure in the world, which makes the original circular elevator even more attractive. The SkyView elevator is a complex of two glass gondolas that run along the southern wall of the spherical sports arena and lift the passengers to their roof. … Read further
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Uppsala

Stockholm
When it comes to education, it is worth noting a strong attraction of Swedes to self-education and intellectual development. They often self-study foreign languages and, as a rule, speak at least two of them. In communication the locals are rather restrained, and it’s really hard to make them show their emotions. Diligent attitude of local people is reflected not only in ... Open »
Vasteras
Spicy herring is considered the main dish of this holiday. It is traditionally served with boiled potatoes. As most festive activities are outdoor ones, all kinds of grilled food are very widespread and popular. When it comes to desserts, strawberry with whipped cream remains the leader as this berry is ripe right before the holiday. Festive activities last until late in the ... Open »
Norrkoping
Fans of holidays and festivals will be interested in visiting Norrköping on the eve of Christmas and New Year when a series of festive entertainments takes place in the city. Mandatory attributes of the holiday are colorful fairs and solemn illumination adorning all city streets and squares. The townspeople consider Christmas to be a family holiday celebrated in a family ... Open »
Ventspils
The culture of local people is very interesting and authentic. Besides the traditional national emblem and anthem, they have several original national symbols. For example, white wagtail became the national bird in 1960. The tiny bird spends only half a year in the city, leaving for winter. Local people also have the national flower, chamomile. The flower has become an ... Open »
Kalmar
Just like in many European countries, Christmas is very popular in Sweden. For local people, this is primarily a family holiday. All members of a family gather at a big table, eat, talk, and have fun. Christmas feast is a good old tradition, but people usually do not cook food and prefer to order it in cafes and restaurants. Streets are decorated with garlands and ornaments, ... Open »
Tampere
The festival is always attended by famous musicians and actors, which makes it even more interesting. Once again, it is worth noting that the range of entertainment is very wide, from classical music concerts, theatrical performances and parades to rock concerts and mystical performances. Each year, the festival reside thousands of tourists wishing to enjoy the achievements of ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Uppsala. Learn the best periods to visit Uppsala to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Uppsala.
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