Easy hikes and walks in Storskogen

The view of Gamla Uppsala opens up a wide vista over the historical cultural landscape with its distinctive royal mounds, open fields, and the church of Gamla Uppsala. Especially from an elevated position, it becomes clear how the burial mounds dominate the otherwise flat terrain. The viewpoint thus impressively combines landscape experience and early Swedish history.

The Tunåsen viewing platform is located on the Tunåsen ridge north of Uppsala and offers a wide view of the surrounding landscape. From here, you can particularly beautifully overlook the open fields, forest areas, and parts of Gamla Uppsala with its distinctive burial mounds. The short climb is especially worthwhile for its quiet location and the unusually wide perspective on the otherwise rather flat landscape around Uppsala.

The view of the Royal Mounds in Gamla Uppsala offers an impressive perspective on the three monumental burial mounds, which were erected in the 6th century for members of the elite of that time. The mighty, now grass-covered hills shape the open cultural landscape and are reminiscent of the outstanding political and religious significance of Gamla Uppsala during the Vendel period. Especially from a distance, the dimension of the site becomes visible, making this viewpoint one of the most impressive historical impressions around Uppsala.

Gamla Uppsala is one of Sweden's most important historical sites and was a major political, religious, and social center during the Iron and Vendel periods. The site is particularly famous for its monumental royal mounds, built in the 6th century for members of the elite of the time, as well as for the medieval church, which was at times the seat of the Swedish archbishop. Archaeological finds and written records also connect Gamla Uppsala with pre-Christian cult traditions and the legendary rulers of the Yngling dynasty, making the extensive site a special insight into Sweden's early history.

The burial mounds of Gamla Uppsala are among Sweden's most significant archaeological sites and predominantly date from the Vendel period in the 6th century. Particularly striking are the three large so-called Royal Mounds, in which members of the social elite of the time were buried; their exact identity, however, is not secured. Together with other graves, settlement traces, and cult sites, the mounds bear witness to the fact that Gamla Uppsala was already an important political and religious center of Scandinavia long before Christianization.

The Gamla Uppsala Museum is located directly beside the famous Royal Mounds of Gamla Uppsala and is dedicated to the early history of the site from the Iron Age to the Viking Age. The exhibition showcases archaeological finds, reconstructions, and background information on the monumental burial mounds, burial rites, and the political and religious significance of Gamla Uppsala. Thus, the museum is an ideal complement to a tour of the historic site and helps to better understand the exceptional position of the place in early Swedish history.

A beautiful trail running through the trees on a slightly elevated boardwalk for some stretches. The path has some rocky sections, so take care.

Volt mattet is a remote wild lake in Vedyxaskogen. There are many opportunities to rest here