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Uppsala Domkyrka

📍 Domkyrkoplan, 753 10 Uppsala
Uppsala Domkyrka
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Quick Facts

Location
Sweden, Uppsala
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
About 1 hour
Address
Domkyrkoplan, 753 10 Uppsala
Coordinates
59.8580, 17.6300

Introduction

Uppsala Cathedral is the largest church in Scandinavia; its Gothic twin towers rise about 118 metres and, since the 13th century, it has been the place of Swedish coronations and royal burials. The relics of St Erik, the tomb of Gustav Vasa and the soaring nave make it the supreme symbol of Sweden's national and religious memory.

✨ Highlights

01
Largest in Nordics
Uppsala Cathedral is the largest church in Scandinavia; its Gothic twin towers rise about 118.
02
Coronation site
At Uppsala Cathedral, Coronation site reveals a distinct facet.
03
St Erik relics
To go deeper, St Erik relics is the perfect entry point.
04
Vasa tomb
Vasa tomb adds a different flavour to Uppsala Cathedral.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration:About 1 hour
→Tip:Tower view
→Note:Avoid services
→Transportation:Uppsala

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday08:00-18:00
Tuesday08:00-18:00
Wednesday08:00-18:00
Thursday08:00-18:00
Friday08:00-18:00
Saturday08:00-18:00
Sunday08:00-18:00

The Öppettider och kontakt page, last changed 16 October 2026, states the cathedral is open every day all year 08:00 to 18:00 with few exceptions, that access is limited during services, funerals, christenings, weddings and concerts, and that no guided rounds run during the Sunday high mass from about 11:00 to 12:30. Walpurgis Night on 30 April and Midsummer Eve run only 08:00 to 12:00. The treasury museum Skattkammaren keeps its own hours, Monday to Saturday 10:00-16:00 and 10:00-17:00 from May to September, Sundays and holy days 12:30-16:00 and 12:30-17:00 in summer, capped at 30 visitors with last entry 30 minutes before close and shut on Good Friday, 30 April and Midsummer Eve.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionNeither the hours page nor the visiting page of the cathedral mentions an admission fee or ticket sales, so entry to the nave carries no published charge

No price is published for the Skattkammaren treasury, for guided rounds or for the concerts, so only what the site states is recorded here. The cathedral shop and Katedralkafet opening times are kept in the hours note.

💡 Tips

• Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening ~8:00–18:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Uppsala; pair with nearby sights.
• Uppsala Cathedral rewards a slow visit—catch the signature view.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Uppsala Domkyrka?

Monday: 08:00-18:00; Tuesday: 08:00-18:00; Wednesday: 08:00-18:00; Thursday: 08:00-18:00; Friday: 08:00-18:00; Saturday: 08:00-18:00; Sunday: 08:00-18:00; The Öppettider och kontakt page, last changed 16 October 2026, states the cathedral is open every day all year 08:00 to 18:00 with few exceptions, that access is limited during services, funerals, christenings, weddings and concerts, and that no guided rounds run during the Sunday high mass from about 11:00 to 12:30. Walpurgis Night on 30 April and Midsummer Eve run only 08:00 to 12:00. The treasury museum Skattkammaren keeps its own hours, Monday to Saturday 10:00-16:00 and 10:00-17:00 from May to September, Sundays and holy days 12:30-16:00 and 12:30-17:00 in summer, capped at 30 visitors with last entry 30 minutes before close and shut on Good Friday, 30 April and Midsummer Eve.

How much is the admission for Uppsala Domkyrka?

Free Admission: Neither the hours page nor the visiting page of the cathedral mentions an admission fee or ticket sales, so entry to the nave carries no published charge; No price is published for the Skattkammaren treasury, for guided rounds or for the concerts, so only what the site states is recorded here. The cathedral shop and Katedralkafet opening times are kept in the hours note.

Any practical tips for visiting Uppsala Domkyrka?

Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~8:00–18:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.

How long should I spend at Uppsala Domkyrka?

A typical visit takes About 1 hour.

Details here follow svenskakyrkan.se; hours, prices and access change with the season and events, so please check svenskakyrkan.se before you go.