The best road cycling routes in Uppsala

The view of Uppsala Cathedral is one of Uppsala's most impressive cityscapes. With its two towers, each around 119 meters high, the Gothic cathedral towers over the surrounding rooftops and is clearly visible from many parts of the city center. The perspectives from the Fyrisån river and its bridges are particularly charming, where historic buildings, water, and the mighty silhouette of the cathedral create an atmospheric overall picture. As the city's most important landmark, the cathedral accompanies a walk through the historic center from ever-new perspectives.

The Dombron bridge spans the Fyrisån in the historic center of Uppsala and is located immediately next to the Cathedral district. From the bridge, a particularly beautiful view opens up along the river towards the adjacent historic buildings, the riverside promenades, and the vibrant city center. It owes its name to its location on the path to the nearby Uppsala Cathedral, whose mighty towers shape the surroundings. As one of the centrally located bridges over the Fyrisån, Dombron is an atmospheric point on a walk through the old town and connects the university and cathedral district with the eastern city center.

The view of the Fyrisån is one of the most beautiful impressions during a walk through the center of Uppsala. The river, flowing calmly through the city, is accompanied by riverside paths, historic buildings, green spaces, and numerous small bridges, and decisively shapes the cityscape. The perspectives along the water are particularly charming, with the facades of the city center and, in places, the towers of the cathedral showing in the background. The paths along the Fyrisån are excellently suited for a relaxed section of a city tour and connect many of Uppsala's most important sights.

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 main building of Uppsala University (Universitetshuset) is one of the most representative structures in the traditional university city. It was built in the Neo-Renaissance style and opened in 1887; particularly impressive are the monumental facade, the spacious vestibule, and the magnificent auditorium. In front of the building lies the University Park (Universitetsparken) with several monuments to important figures from science and Swedish history. Together with the nearby Cathedral and the Gustavianum, the main university building forms the historical heart of academic Uppsala and recalls the centuries-long significance of the university founded in 1477.

Gustavianum is Uppsala University's traditional university museum and is located in one of the university's oldest preserved buildings, directly opposite the Cathedral. Built in the 17th century, the house houses collections on the history of the university and sciences, including archaeological and historical exhibits. Particularly exceptional is the 17th-century Anatomical Theatre, located under the building's distinctive dome, which was once used for public anatomical lectures and dissections. The museum thus offers an exciting insight into several centuries of science and university history and is one of Uppsala's most important cultural attractions.

As a German, one can only become envious. When it comes to bicycles, the Swedes are miles ahead of us. At the train station, there are probably hundreds of parking options for the bike.

The anatomy hall is really worth seeing and is worth the visit alone.