Holidays in Uppland! Here you can experience Roslagen, the coast and the archipelago. Or why not discover all the fine vallon farms? Uppland is a fantastic landscape, full of nature and history.
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Holidays in Uppland
There's plenty to see and do during a holiday in Uppland. If you're travelling along the Roslag coast, you can discover beautiful places like Vaxholm, Norrtälje, Grisslehamn and Öregrund. Further north, you'll find interesting historical mills like Österbybruk and Lövstabruk.
There are also plenty of castles in Uppland. How about Skokloster Castle and royal castles such as Rosersberg Castle and Ulriksdal Castle? In addition, our beautiful capital Stockholm is located in Uppland, with a wide range of museums, attractions and activities.
Tips for your holiday in Uppland
Rydboholm Castle in Roslagen - and the English Park
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Cultural trail in Värmdö - Pilhamn on Ingarö.
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Bogesund Castle in Vaxholm - and the Great Castle Tour.
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Törnskogen nature reserve - lost twice in one day
Törnskogen Nature Reserve consists of Södra Törnskogen in Sollentuna and Norra Törnskogen in Upplands Väsby. Here...
Pampas marina in Solna - all you need to know
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Görväln Castle and Görväln Nature Reserve
Görväln Castle and Görväln Nature Reserve are located in Järfälla municipality, north-west of Stockholm. We made a...
Huvudsta farm in Solna - murder story and beautiful surroundings
Huvudsta farm in Solna is located a short walk from the marina where we live. We are...
Hagaparken in Solna - castles, gazebos and pavilions
Hagaparken in Solna is a beautiful park where you can stroll among castles, gazebos and...
Butterfly House in Haga - tropical climate, butterflies and sharks
Have you visited the Butterfly House in Haga? For us it was a long time ago, but now...
Karlberg Castle Park - jogging trails and attractions
Karlberg Castle Park is just a few minutes' walk from where we live. Yet it took several...
Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm - guide for your visit
Last weekend we visited Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm. It was a fantastic autumn weekend, and...
Sigtuna - Visiting the oldest town in Sweden
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Rullsands camping and sea baths
Rullsands camping is a nice campsite outside Gävle. The location of the campsite is very nice and...
Bredsands camping in Enköping
Finally, we have a completely free weekend and the opportunity to go out with the motorhome ....
Skokloster camping - great waterfront on the Skohalvön peninsula
Skokloster camping (or Sånka camping as it seems to be called on the signs here) is located on Skohalvön...
44 things to do in Uppland
Travelling along the coast of Roslagen, visiting Vallonbruk or hanging out at cosy campsites? Here you will find tips for activities and experiences during your holiday in Uppland.
Good to know before your holiday in Uppland
Here you will find information and things to know before your holiday in Uppland.
Accommodation in Uppland
- Hotels, cottages and hostels: There are many different types of accommodation around Uppland.
- Camping and caravanning sites: There are plenty of both campsites and pitches. Please note that popular sites can get full during the high season, so please book or arrive early. Read more about campsites and pitches in Uppland here.
- Free camping: It is possible to caravan during your holiday in Uppland, as long as you follow the laws and local regulations.
Food and drink in Uppland
- Regional courts: Uppland home cooking, steamboat steak or Mälargös with broad beans and Uppland crust crisp.
- Delicacies: Visit cosy Uppland farm shops for locally produced produce.
- Desserts: Try the pastries at Günterska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri in Uppsala.
- Drinks: There are several musteries around Uppsala where apple juice is made.
Activities in Uppland
- Nature: Hiking, cycling, golf, fishing and boat trips to various islands in the archipelago.
- Culture: Art museums and galleries
- History: Castles, mills, museums, churches, cemeteries and heritage centres
- For children: Bathing and camping