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Ultuna

Ultuna is a district located approximately 5 km south of central Uppsala. It serves as the main campus and headquarters for the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Travelers visit this area to experience a quiet, small-town atmosphere and to explore the grounds of a specialized academic community focused on agriculture and environmental sciences.

Getting There

The area is accessible from Uppsala city centre via local bus services. The journey typically takes about 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic and the specific bus line used.

Duration of Visit

Depending on your interest in the campus architecture and the surrounding landscape, allow 2 to 3 hours to walk through the district and observe the university environment.

When to Visit

The area is generally quiet, though it becomes more active during the university semesters when students are in session. Visiting during the spring or summer months allows for a better view of the agricultural landscapes. There are no significant crowds that typically hinder exploration.

Nearby Attractions

You can combine a visit to this district with other nearby sites in the southern part of the city:

  • Gottsunda and Gottsunda parish: 1.8 km
  • Uppsala Astronomical Observatory: 2.4 km
  • Fyris: 3.3 km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Gottsunda parish

Temples & religious sites

Gottsunda parish

This church in the Gottsunda district south of Uppsala opened in 1980 and serves both as a place of worship and a parish community hall. Rather than grand sights, it offers the modest atmosphere of a neighborhood church where local residents' faith and daily life come together.

1.8 km away
Gottsunda

Shopping & districts

Gottsunda

Gottsunda is a residential district in Uppsala lined with high-rise buildings from the 1960s and 70s. It offers a glimpse into the urban planning of that era.

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Uppsala Astronomical Observatory

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Uppsala Astronomical Observatory

Sweden's oldest observatory, built in 1741. It is a historic site reflecting Uppsala University's long tradition of astronomy.

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Fyris

Nature

Fyris

The Fyris River flows through central Uppsala and empties into Lake Mälaren. Walking along its banks is a great way to take in the cityscape.

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Museum of Evolution of Uppsala University

Museums & galleries

Museum of Evolution of Uppsala University

Run by Uppsala University, this natural history museum holds Scandinavia's largest dinosaur fossil collection. Rare specimens include a Peking Man tooth fossil collected during a 20th-century expedition to China.

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Bror Hjorths Hus

Museums & galleries

Bror Hjorths Hus

This art museum in Uppsala occupies the former studio of sculptor and painter Bror Hjorth. Visitors can view his works in the very space where he once created them.

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