The best walks and hikes in Vedyxaskogen

The Pumphuset is located directly on the Fyrisån and is a striking testament to Uppsala's technical and industrial history. The historic pump house was built in the 19th century in connection with the city's water supply and today houses an exhibition on the development of water supply, wastewater disposal, and municipal infrastructure. With its brick architecture, the building fits charmingly into the riverside development of the Fyrisån. During a walk along the river, the Pumphuset is an interesting stopover that makes a lesser-known aspect of Uppsala's city history visible.

The Faculty of Law at Uppsala University is partly housed in the historical building complex Kvarteret Munken, which is centrally located on the river Fyrisån. The faculty belongs to Uppsala University, founded in 1477, and thus to one of Northern Europe's most traditional universities. Kvarteret Munken combines historical building fabric with modern teaching and working spaces and fits excellently into the cityscape characterized by the university, the cathedral, and older townhouses. For those interested in law, the complex is a particularly suitable stopover on a tour of Uppsala and conveys an impression of the city's academic tradition, which is still alive today.

Lunsentorpet is a small historic forest cabin in the nature area Lunsen south of Uppsala and a popular resting point on the Upplandsleden. The simple cabin is located secluded between forests, moorlands and rocky terrain and conveys a particularly original Swedish nature feeling. For hikers, it is a nice stopover to take a break and enjoy the tranquility of the vast Lunsen forest.

The Fläktanstugan is a small rest and shelter hut in the forest area south of Uppsala and a pleasant stopover along the local hiking trails. The simple hut offers hikers a sheltered place for a break and blends unobtrusively into the quiet forest landscape. It is a practical place to rest, especially during longer tours through the forests around Sunnersta, before continuing through nature.

The Stadsträdgården is the central city park of Uppsala and is located directly on the banks of the Fyrisån south of the city center. Large lawns, old trees, flower beds, and wide walking paths make it a popular place for recreation, picnics, and walks by the water. Due to its location between the city center, the river, and the southern green spaces, the park is also an ideal starting or ending point for longer hikes through Uppsala.

The signpost to Sävja Södra, Bergsbrunna and Flottsund serves as a landmark in the trail network south of Uppsala. From here, the routes branch off towards the southern districts of the city and further to the landscape by the Fyrisån near Flottsund. The signpost also shows how closely the hiking trails near the city are connected to the region's larger nature and long-distance trails.

The signpost to Uppsala and Knivsta marks an important orientation point on the hiking trail south of Uppsala. From here, the signposted routes lead either back towards the city or further south towards Knivsta through the typical landscape of Uppland. Such waypoints also clearly show how well the local trails can be connected with longer sections of the Upplandsleden.

The view of the Fyrisån is one of the most beautiful impressions from a walk through Uppsala, as the river flows through the city from north to south and decisively shapes its cityscape. Along the banks, green promenades, bridges, and historic buildings alternate with quieter, nature-like sections. Particularly charming are the spots where trees and houses are reflected in the water, opening up beautiful perspectives along the river course.