• Uppsala, Sweden

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    Uppsala

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Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa

Sweden can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the biggest airport in Sweden and an important hub for Uppsala. The journey to and from Uppsala and the airport takes about 20 minutes. There are several ways to transport to and from the airport: Train: Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL)’s commuter trains whisk you to Uppsala in 18 minutes, departing from Arlanda Central Station in SkyCity (between Terminals 4 and 5). Tickets are available at SL and Upplands Lokaltrafik (UL) websites or at Arlanda Central Station. Airport Coach: Upplands Lokaltrafik (UL) operates route 801, departing twice hourly from 3 am to midnight. Tickets can be purchased at the Arlanda Visitor Centre in Terminal 5 or any other information desks in Terminal 2 and 4. There are also self-service ticket machines at the stops at Terminal 2, 4 and 5. Another option to buy your ticket is when boarding the bus, but they only accept cards. Night buses (bus 593) also connect the airport and Uppsala. Taxi: Taxi with airport agreements are conveniently located outside all terminals. For assistance, taxi rank officers are readily available. Rental Cars: Most car rental offices are situated in Arlanda's dedicated car rental area, providing flexibility for travellers.
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Best time to Visit

Best time to Visit

With mild summers and cold winters, Uppsala can be visited throughout the year depending on what you're looking for. Spring is the time when the city bursts into life but there can be high levels of pollen so if you suffer from hay fever make sure to take your medicine. The summer months start in May and the maximum temperature rarely goes over 30°C in June, July, and August. Winter months are between late November and late March when the average temperatures are between -2°C and -4°C. Uppsala is a delightful place to visit during this period and there are plenty of winter activities to choose from like skiing, skating, or jig-fishing. During Christmas time (November and December) there are Christmas markets, Christmas buffets and celebrations of Sankta Lucia to enjoy.
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Public Transport

Public Transport

Uppsala’s city centre is compact making it easy to walk around and very bicycle-friendly too. You can rent a bike and just follow the manicured bike paths. Uppland’s regional buses UL (Upplands Lokaltrafik) are responsible for public transport in Uppsala county, i.e. the local city buses and the yellow regional buses. Mälartåg operates the regional train service in the greater region. The UL tickets are valid for travel with City buses, Regional buses, Mälartåg on the Uppsala-Sala, Uppsala-Gävle and Uppsala-Arlanda/Märsta routes, as well as the SL shuttle on the Uppsala-Knivsta-Arlanda route. UL offers tickets with several different validity options, ranging from 75 minutes to a whole year. There are many different ways to buy your tickets, for example, through the UL mobile app, through a UL Card (where you load your Travel Funds), or from the ticket machines at all major transport hubs. You can also pay when boarding the bus or train, but only with credit/debit cards. The UL Centre is located in Uppsala Central Station, where you can get information and help regarding tickets and transport.
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