Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
LINNÉTRÄDGÅRDEN, UPPSALA
Highlights
1
Gällnö island, Stockholm archipelago
Walk through deep green forest and swim from
the shores of an island edged by purple reeds
and carpets of wildflowers.
See p.81
2
Birka, Lake Mälaren
Get to grips with Viking
history in Sweden's oldest town.
See p.86
3
Utter Inn, Västerås
A night spent
underwater in this mini-oil-rig-cum-hotel in
Lake Mälaren is one of Sweden's most unusual
accommodation choices.
See p.92
4
Island beaches, Västerås
The chain of
islands in Lake Mälaren offer the perfect
opportunity to chill out and work on your
all-over tan.
See p.93
5
Uppsala
Potter around the beautiful
Linnéträdgården and learn about the fascinating
life of the world's leading botanist, Carl von
Linné.
See p.93
6
Gamla Uppsala
Royal burial mounds and a
beautiful medieval church add mystery to this
ancient pagan settlement.
See p.98
7
Nyköping
Rent your own boat or take a trip
out to the enchanting islands that make up the
Nyköping archipelago.
See p.101
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON P.80
