Photos: Guillaume Baviere from Uppsala, Sweden, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 ArildV, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Guillaume Baviere from Uppsala, Sweden, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 ArildV, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The cathedral and the castle, two hills apart
Your local guide
Elsa Bergqvist
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Highlights
- Twin spires above the old town
- Gustav Vasa's tomb, explained
- A castle built facing a cathedral
- The skyline changing as you climb
- Two centres of power, one hill apart
About this tour
This session covers the two hills that define old Uppsala, the cathedral with its twin spires and the castle Gustav Vasa built facing it. You see the change in the skyline as the camera climbs between them. I explain what each building said about power in its own century.
We start at the cathedral and take the slope slowly, since the view opens up gradually rather than all at once. I take questions as they come about either building, and I keep the pace unhurried on purpose. A short list of both buildings' history follows the call.
This suits anyone curious about how a small city held both a church and a crown so close together. It also works well as a first orientation before exploring Uppsala further on your own.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Uppsala before heading out.
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Uppsala Cathedral 21 min
You see the twin spires rising over the old town, the tallest of any cathedral in Scandinavia. I point out the plain grey stone of the west front against the copper-green roof and explain where Gustav Vasa is buried inside.
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The hill to the castle 21 min
The camera climbs the slope between the two buildings, and I explain why Gustav Vasa built his fortress here, facing the cathedral rather than the town, as a statement about where power sat.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Uppsala: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Cinnamon buns (kanelbullar) and Luthagen, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Stockholm time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Uppsala, showing you Uppsala Cathedral and The hill to the castle live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk between the two hills live with my phone.
Times shown in Stockholm time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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