Uppsala: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Uppsala is the capital of Uppsala County and the fourth-largest city in Sweden, after Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. It had 177,074 inhabitants in 2019.

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Now in the cityUppsala+7°CCloudy · sunset 03:50 PMupdated 01:38 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange ratekr 9.76per 1 $SEK — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Gothenburg≈ 3 hr 45 min Helsinki≈ 3 hr 45 min Narva≈ 4 hr

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in Sweden due to terrorism . There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Sweden. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Uppsala: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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