Uppsala Cathedral

Here, you can explore its beautiful Gothic architecture and colourful stained-glass windows, and feel the past that is woven into its walls. Take a look at the reliquary of Sweden's patron saint, Saint Erik, and the medieval altarpiece of Saint Anne.

Explore the graves of famous people like King Gustav Vasa, botanist Carl Linnaeus, and Nobel Prize winner Nathan Söderblom. View contemporary artworks such as Olof Hellström's Candle Trees and Anders Widoff's Mary (The Return). Admire the magnificent Åkerman organ from 1871, which has 12-meter pipes, and the adaptable Ruffatti organ, which has 4,175 pipes.

You can also experience the cathedral’s rich history through an English language tour, mass, or one of its enchanting choral concerts or organ recitals.

• Admire the magnificent 750-year-old Uppsala Cathedral, a site of celebration and coronation for Swedish bishops.
• Witness the treasured reliquary of Saint Erik, the patron saint of Sweden, which has been housed in the cathedral since 1273.
• Discover the tombs of famous people such as Nathan Söderblom, the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, King Gustav Vasa, and Carl Linnaeus.
• Explore the cathedral's two magnificent organs, one a modern musical wonder with 4,175 pipes and the other from 1871 with 2,532 pipes.
• Discover the world's only preserved medieval evening gown, Queen Margaret's golden outfit, and unique materials in the Treasury.