Uppsala countryside

The Uppsala countryside is the part of Uppsala municipality, Uppsala kommun, outside metropolitan Uppsala itself. Some 60,000 people live in Uppsala's suburbs and surrounding villages.

North and west

 * Bälinge
 * Björklinge
 * Storvreta
 * Vattholma
 * Örbyhus
 * Skyttorp
 * Vänge

East

 * Gunsta
 * Sunnersta
 * Sävja
 * Almunge
 * Knutby
 * Skoby

Understand
The plain around Uppsala is among Sweden's most fertile farmlands. Today, most villages are effectively suburbs of Uppsala.

Get in

 * UL, Uppsala County's transport company, operates bus lines to most settlements. Upptåget is a local train, which calls at Uppsala, Storvreta, Vattholma, and Skyttorp.

Get around
Uppsala is famous for its good bicycle infrastructure, and most suburbs are within a few kilometres. The whole municipality is flat, and most roads are paved. An ambitious cyclist can reach the outer settlements within one or two hours.
 * Lennakatten is a heritage railway.

While the UL buses are reliable, driving is usually the most practical way to get around the countryside (see driving in Sweden).

See
The Uppsala countryside is dotted by runestones and other archaeological sites from the Viking Age. Most are small, and not always easy to find.







Do
Around Uppsala there are several public recreational areas. (follow road 282 17 kilometers eastward, then take a right towards "Fjällbo" and follow this road for another 3 kilometers) is a recreation area with two beaches in lakes Trehörningen and Ramsen. Beside bathing one can also fish, go kajaking or bike or hike on the nearby trails. In winter it is possible to go skiing in the trails or skating on the lakes. For 600 kr one can try the "Adventure course ", a web of ropeways, nets and suspension bridges among the treetops. Other public bathing areas are in Lake Mälaren 10 kilometers south of Uppsala and  in Fyris River north of Old Uppsala.
 * The old
 * Rowing boats can be rented at the mansion during weekends or at the carpentry (+46 18-727 03 96) during weekdays.
 * The old
 * Rowing boats can be rented at the mansion during weekends or at the carpentry (+46 18-727 03 96) during weekdays.
 * The old
 * Rowing boats can be rented at the mansion during weekends or at the carpentry (+46 18-727 03 96) during weekdays.
 * The old
 * Rowing boats can be rented at the mansion during weekends or at the carpentry (+46 18-727 03 96) during weekdays.
 * The old
 * Rowing boats can be rented at the mansion during weekends or at the carpentry (+46 18-727 03 96) during weekdays.
 * The old
 * Rowing boats can be rented at the mansion during weekends or at the carpentry (+46 18-727 03 96) during weekdays.

Drink
While the countryside hotels have occasional nightlife events, the action is in Uppsala itself.

Stay safe
While crime is less of an issue in the countryside, weather can get harsh on the plains, with occasional blizzards in winter. Beware of animal collisions; both livestock and wildlife.

Go next

 * Uppsala itself.
 * Uppsala County:
 * Enköping with Skokloster Palace.
 * Tierp and Älvkarleby are part of Roslagen; the Baltic Sea coast.
 * Knivsta, with history back to the Viking Age.
 * Stockholm County, with Sigtuna municipality
 * Uppland history tour, describing the cradle of Sweden, from Vendel to Stockholm