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Fjardingen, Uppsala — Area Guide & Where to Stay
Fjardingen is a neighbourhood in the inner city of Uppsala, in eastern Sweden, on the western bank of the river Fyris.
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Where to stay in Fjardingen
The practical side of choosing where to sleep.
Fjardingen makes a practical base in the inner city of Uppsala, with the cathedral, Gustavianum and the student nations within walking reach.
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Things to do in and around Uppsala
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Museums & Galleries
3- Geijersgården Heritage
- Upsala-Lenna Jernväg
- Bror Hjorths Hus
Churches & Religious Sites
4- Holy Trinity Church Heritage
- Sankt Pers kyrka Heritage
- Almtunakyrkan Heritage
- Vindhemskyrkan Heritage
Castles & Historic Sites
2- Uppsala Castle Heritage
- Archbishop's Palace of Uppsala Heritage
Stadiums & Sports
2- Fyrishov
- Svandammshallarna
Landmarks & Notable Places
3- Upplandsmuseet Heritage
- Museum of Evolution of Uppsala University Heritage
- Walmstedtska gården
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About Fjardingen
What are the main landmarks in Fjardingen?
The pull here is the cathedral. Uppsala Cathedral stands on Domberget, with the Archbishop's residence and the Church of Sweden offices beside it, and the old university district holds University Hall, Gustavianum and Carolina Rediviva, as well as most of the student nation buildings. Upplandsmuseet, the Victoria Museum and Holy Trinity Church stand close by, and Uppsala Castle lies just to the south.
What is the history of Fjardingen?
Fjardingen has been the ecclesiastical centre of Sweden since the 13th century, and it also holds the historical district of Uppsala University, the oldest university in the country. Its streets show both.
Where is Fjardingen?
Fjardingen lies in the inner city of Uppsala, on the western bank of the Fyris, with Uppsala Cathedral on the Domberget hill at its heart. To the south lie Uppsala Castle, the University Hospital and the Stadsträdgården park. They mark the edge of the historical inner city.
Common questions
What is the best area to stay in Fjardingen?
Fjardingen: walk-everywhere access to the cathedral and the old university district.
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Updated October 2026