Uppsala Cathedral – View of the Fyrisån River loop from Uppsala östra

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Uppsala Cathedral – View of the Fyrisån River loop from Uppsala östra

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Uppsala Cathedral – View of the Fyrisån River loop from Uppsala östra

01:48

6.78km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 5.31 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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View of Uppsala Cathedral

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Fantastic view of the impressive Domkyrka!

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Jernbron (The Iron Bridge)

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Jernbron (Järnbron) is a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over the Fyrisån in central Uppsala. It was formerly located at the current Sankt Olofsgatan, then Järnbrogatan, but now connects Sankt …

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Gustavianum – Uppsala University Museum

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Uppsala Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The Gothic Uppsala Cathedral (Uppsala Domkyrka), consecrated in 1435, is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Uppsala, the parish church of the Uppsala Cathedral parish, and a national shrine of …

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View of the Fyrisån River

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Uppland's longest river with a length of 80 km. Using several water pumps, the water is infiltrated and purified to be used as drinking water in the city of Uppsala. …

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Nybron Bridge

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Nybron, crossing Fyris River in central Uppsala, was first built in 1645 alongside Drottninggatan. Destroyed in the 1702 Uppsala Fire, it was replaced with a stone bridge, demolished in 1899. …

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Stadsträdgården Uppsala

Highlight • Natural

Really beautiful and well maintained park with some nice paths and benches along the river, colorful flowers and some sculptures. In the park, there are free bathrooms a playground for kids.

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6.78 km

End point

Train Station

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