Uppsala Cathedral (Uppsala domkyrka) is the largest church in the Nordic region, standing in the centre of Uppsala, Sweden, around 70 kilometres north of Stockholm. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit.
This guide was last updated in September 2026. The attached Treasury museum now closes an hour earlier during autumn and winter, at 16:00 rather than 17:00, between October and April; some older guides still list the summer closing time for this period.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Daily, 08:00–18:00 (08:00–12:00 on 30 April and 19 June 2026) |
| Ticket prices | Cathedral: free. Treasury museum: 80 SEK (adults), free under 18 |
| Address | Domkyrkoplan, 753 10 Uppsala, Sweden |
| Nearest transport/parking | Uppsala Central Station, 10–12 minute walk; visitor car park near Helga Trefaldighets kyrka |
| Typical time needed | 45–90 minutes (add 30–45 minutes for the Treasury) |
Uppsala Cathedral opening hours
Uppsala Cathedral is open every day from 08:00 to 18:00, throughout the year. On 30 April and 19 June 2026, it closes earlier, at 12:00, and some areas may be restricted during services and concerts.
The Treasury museum, in the cathedral’s north tower, keeps separate hours. It opens Monday to Saturday 10:00–17:00 (10:00–16:00 from October to April) and Sunday and public holidays 12:30–17:00 (12:30–16:00 from October to April). The Treasury and the Cathedral Shop close on Good Friday, 30 April and Midsummer Eve.
Uppsala Cathedral ticket prices
Entry to Uppsala Cathedral itself is free, with no ticket required for the nave, chapels or organs.
The Treasury museum (Skattkammaren) charges 80 SEK per adult, with free entry under 18 and a 60 SEK rate for pre-booked groups. Groups who bring their own guide to tour the cathedral pay an 800 SEK guiding fee, payable at the Cathedral Shop; school groups are exempt.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the cathedral’s official website and last updated in September 2026.
Uppsala does not currently run its own city pass, such as Go City or CityPASS. Because the cathedral is free anyway, this makes little difference; Stockholm’s Go City and Stockholm Pass schemes, which cover attractions such as the Vasa Museum, Skansen, Gröna Lund and the ABBA Museum, do not extend to Uppsala.
How to get to Uppsala Cathedral
Uppsala Cathedral stands in the centre of the city, a 10 to 12 minute walk from Uppsala Central Station.
Trains from Stockholm Central Station run roughly every 15 to 20 minutes and take 38 to 50 minutes, making Uppsala an easy day trip. From the station, local buses 11, 7 and 9 stop within a few minutes’ walk of the cathedral, near Trädgårdsgatan and the Saluhallen food hall.
Parking at Uppsala Cathedral
Visitors arriving by car can use the cathedral’s visitor car park near Helga Trefaldighets kyrka, or the car park at S:t Erikstorg, between the Saluhallen food hall and the cathedral.
A disabled parking space is located north of the cathedral towers, reached via Biskopsgatan from Drottninggatan. Tourist coaches may park on Biskopsgatan, along Riddartorget on the cathedral’s south side, for up to 24 hours on weekdays.
How long to spend at Uppsala Cathedral
Most visitors spend 45 to 90 minutes inside Uppsala Cathedral, enough time to see the nave, chapels and royal tombs at a comfortable pace.
Add 30 to 45 minutes for the Treasury museum. Allow extra time on Sunday mornings and during the daily English-language tours held between 22 June and 16 August, when the cathedral is busier.
Accessibility at Uppsala Cathedral
Uppsala Cathedral is wheelchair and walker accessible, with a hearing loop installed and disabled parking available nearby.
The Treasury museum is not accessible by wheelchair, pushchair or walking frame, since it is reached via a spiral staircase with no lift; in a fire alarm, the only evacuation route is that same staircase and an external walkway. Toilets, including an accessible toilet, are in the Cathedral Café beside the main entrance.
Inside Uppsala Cathedral: what to see
The cathedral’s most significant object is the reliquary of Saint Erik, patron saint of Sweden, moved here from the earlier cathedral at Gamla Uppsala in 1273.
Swedish monarchs were crowned in the cathedral until 1719, and bishops of the Church of Sweden are still ordained here. Trondheim’s Nidaros Cathedral in Norway held a comparable role for Norwegian coronations for several centuries.
Gustav Vasa, founder of the modern Swedish state, is buried in the cathedral’s largest chapel alongside his queens. Other graves include the botanist Carl Linnaeus, the scientist and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nathan Söderblom.
The cathedral holds Sweden’s largest stained-glass window, roughly the size of a two-room apartment, along with a medieval altarpiece and an 18th-century pulpit.
At 118.7 metres, the cathedral is as tall as it is long, with its twin spires added during a neo-Gothic renovation between 1885 and 1893. Cologne Cathedral in Germany, by comparison, reaches 157 metres, making its spires among the tallest of any church in the world.
A major fire in 1702 damaged much of the interior, prompting a rebuild that reflected Sweden’s break from the Roman Catholic Church.
Two large organs stand inside: an 1871 instrument with 2,532 pipes to the west, and a 2009 organ with 4,175 pipes and 37 bells in the north transept.
Practical visitor tips
| Aspect | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timing | Visit shortly after 08:00 or after 16:00 to avoid the coach groups that tend to arrive mid-morning. |
| Crowds | Sunday mornings are busiest, owing to regular services, though the cathedral stays open to visitors outside service times. |
| Layout | Enter through the main west doors on Domkyrkoplan; the Cathedral Shop and Treasury entrance are just inside, to the right. |
| Entry process | No ticket or booking is needed for the cathedral; Treasury tickets are sold at the Cathedral Shop on arrival. |
| On-site logistics | Toilets are in the Cathedral Café beside the main entrance, rather than inside the cathedral itself. |
Frequently asked questions about Uppsala Cathedral
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Uppsala Cathedral free to enter? | Yes. Entry to the main cathedral is free; only the Treasury museum charges admission. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for Uppsala Cathedral? | No advance booking is needed for individual visitors; groups with their own guide should check accessibility beforehand. |
| Is Uppsala Cathedral open on Sundays? | Yes, it opens daily from 08:00 to 18:00, though some areas may be limited during Sunday services. |
| Is Uppsala Cathedral suitable for children? | Yes. Entry is free for under-18s, and children also enter the Treasury museum without charge. |
| Are bags allowed inside Uppsala Cathedral? | Small bags are permitted; there is no dedicated cloakroom or bag storage on site. |
Things to do near Uppsala Cathedral
- Gustavianum: Uppsala University’s oldest surviving building, home to its historic anatomical theatre and museum collections, a short walk from the cathedral.
- Uppsala Castle: A 16th-century royal castle overlooking the city, with exhibitions on Uppsala’s history, about 10 minutes on foot.
- Linnaeus’s Garden and Museum: The restored botanical garden and former home of naturalist Carl Linnaeus, roughly 10 minutes’ walk away.
- Uppsala University Main Building: The university’s ceremonial hall, completed in 1887, facing the cathedral across Domkyrkoplan.
- Gamla Uppsala: Viking-era royal burial mounds and a museum, about 5 kilometres north of the city centre, reachable by local bus.
Alternative attractions
Uppsala Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden, a role comparable to Canterbury Cathedral‘s status as seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury in England. Visitors with more time can combine Uppsala with other cathedrals and historic churches within a two-and-a-half-hour drive.
- Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan): A medieval cathedral in Gamla Stan, about an hour’s drive away, used for royal weddings and state occasions.
- Strängnäs Cathedral: A brick Gothic cathedral around 75 to 90 minutes from Uppsala, seat of the Diocese of Strängnäs since the Middle Ages.
- Västerås Cathedral: The largest church in Västmanland, roughly an hour and 5 minutes away, containing the tomb of King Erik XIV.
- Riddarholm Church: A former monastery church in Stockholm, about an hour’s drive away, used as a burial church for Swedish monarchs since the 16th century.
- St Olof’s Church ruins, Sigtuna: Medieval church ruins in Sweden’s oldest town, around 40 minutes from Uppsala.
More Sweden travel
Other Sweden travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Viking Museum, Stockholm:: Visitor guide with prices, times & key information.
- 9 Stockholm tours and experiences worth booking (and which to skip).
- Admire extraordinary photography at Fotografiska Stockholm.
- Plan your visit to Sweden’s largest science and technology museum – Tekniska.
- Practical guide to visiting the Nordic Museum in Stockholm.
