• Building started on Uppsala Slott (Uppsala Castle) in 1549 during the reign of Swedish King Gustav Vasa who intended it as a fortress.
  • Uppsala Castle (Swedish: Uppsala slott) is a 16th-century royal castle in the city of Uppsala, Sweden. Throughout much of its early existence...
  • Uppsala Castle, a 16th-century fortress in Uppsala, Sweden, played a pivotal role in Swedish history.
  • From almost everywhere in Uppsala and the Uppsala plains you see the castle towering on its hill.
  • A castle that was built in the 16th century. One of the best places to enjoy the northern lights in Uppsala.
  • One of the most visited Uppsala attractions, Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott) dominates the skyline of this Swedish town, with its peach-colored walls hovering...
  • The earliest known mention of Uppsala Castle can be found in written records from 1266, though it is believed to have been constructed several decades prior to this.
  • 5. Climb the Tower: Uppsala Castle has a tall tower that visitors can climb for a spectacular view of the city and the surrounding countryside.
  • See the home to the country's first king, Gustav Vasa's, castle – a pink castle – and his resting place in Uppsala Cathedral, which is one of the most beautiful and...
  • Constructed in the late 1540s under the rule of Gustav Vasa, Uppsala Castle stands as a testament to centuries of Swedish history.