Historic district

Uppsala, Sweden

Home to Villa Anna's restaurant in a 19th-century villa and Sweden's largest Cathedral.

Places in Historic district

Villa Anna Housed in an elegant 19th-century villa dating back to 1874, brings old-world charm to modern, Nordic-driven dining with soft tones, candlelight and handcrafted details.
Historic district bars Bars near Sweden's largest Cathedral and Uppsala castle.
Uppsala Cathedral Sweden's largest Cathedral, a centrepiece of the historic district.

Best time to visit: May to September offers pleasant weather for exploring the Botanical Garden and Gamla Uppsala Museum.
Getting around: Uppsala's historic district, Gamla Torget, and university area are compact and walkable, with Gamla Uppsala a short bus ride away.
Currency: Swedish Krona (kr)
Language: Swedish. English is spoken almost universally.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Uppsala's dining scene continues to earn recognition as a gastronomic haven, with Villa Romana in Gamla Torget, Uppsala's oldest tranquil square, offering the best of Italian cooking including a flagship pasta of linguine with scallops, prawns and pancetta, reflecting the city's blend of Nordic tradition and international culinary ambition.

Gamla Torget — Uppsala's oldest, tranquil square, home to Villa Romana.
University quarter — Home to Uppsala University, founded in the 15th century, and Elite Hotel Academia.