Gamla Uppsala was an important place for the Vikings right to talk to, to trade and hold Pagan rites in the Temple of Uppsala. In addition was also the first Royal seat in Sweden. Only in the course of Christian proselytizing Scandinavia, the importance of Uppsalas down and those of neighbouring Stockholm as an important maritime and trading port continued to. Today Uppsala is a beautiful old town, a large Gothic Cathedral and a venerable University. See for yourself and discover the Viking capital with your rental car individually.
The largest church in Scandinavia is in Uppsala and is the Cathedral Church rebuilt in the Gothic style in 1702. Not only the powerful central nave of the Cathedral, but also the over 118 metre high bell towers bear witness to the religious significance of Uppsalas in the Swedish middle ages. Celebrities of Swedish history have come here to bury, such as for example, Carl von Linné or Gustav I. Vasa. Next to the Cathedral is also the University Uppsala known throughout the world for their students and later professors and directors of Carolus Linnaeus. The botanist explored the fauna and flora on numerous journeys throughout Scandinavia and Europe and finally created a binomial nomenclature to collect plants and animals. Today, the botanical and Zoological directory of the Earth is based on the system of Carl Linnaeus's. Impressive, also the castle of Uppsala rises high above the city. In the University of Uppsala, you can visit the Gustavianum, which houses not only antiques, but also the anatomical Theatre from Olof Rudbeck. The Seziersaal was in the 17th century. Century had been built and was one of the first all over the world. He offered up to 200 students place. In London, located at the underground premises of a former restroom, photo gallery, you can discover funny. Even stroll through the old town of Uppsala, and discover the student houses, the so-called Nations, in which are each student must register. These Nations of Student Club of the different regions of Sweden are mostly so that members of the various regions can meet during the study and help each other.
Uppsala to Stockholm as well as on the North, Gävle is connected via the E4. You can take their car directly at Arlanda airport or Skavsta airport in reception or in the city of Uppsala. car hire locations of from different car hire companies in Uppsala are here available. The parking places in Uppsala are numerous and often free of charge. In addition, the orientation by the road network-based circular around the Center is easy. With the car you can reach quickly the old church of Uppsala with the historical Royal tombs. Also the Mälaren, located south of Uppsala is easy reach with a hire car. Here you can fishing or the go hiking in the Kungshamn-Morga nature reserve. Discover quite independently and comfortably with your rental car in East Central Sweden.
