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Discover Uppsala This Summer
Summer is the perfect season to explore Uppsala. Stroll through historic streets, visit Uppsala Cathedral, the Castle and the beautiful botanical gardens, or enjoy the city’s many restaurants, cafés and cultural events. With Akademihotellet’s central location, Uppsala’s most popular attractions are all within easy walking distance. Let your summer be filled with history, culture and… Read more
Exhibition June 4, 2026
Opening Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1-4 p.m. Exhibition Photographic images by Gerhard Holmgren. The exhibition can be seen daily from June 1 to August 13, 2026 in the Akademihotellet’s Trapphusgallery during the hotel’s opening hours, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Exhibition Curator: Kajsa Haglund Welcome!
Valborg in Uppsala
Guide to Celebrating the Last Day of April Valborg in Uppsala New Orleans has Mardi Gras. Rio has its Carnival. Uppsala has Valborg. The last day of April is a sacred celebration for everyone in Uppsala – even if you’re not a student and just visiting. Does your Valborg (Walpurgis) Night usually mean standing and… Read more
Historical After Work
Welcome to our popular Historical After Work. Bring your colleagues, friends or partner – or come by yourself – and enjoy an after-work gathering with a historical twist in our cosy lounge bar. After Work starts at 5:00 PM, followed by a guest appearance at 6:30 PM by an intriguing historical figure. Both well-known and lesser-known characters from… Read more
Staircase Gallery
Exhibition by Margarita Långberg Vernissage: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 1–4 pm The exhibition will be on view February 1–28, 2026, and can be visited daily during hotel opening hours, 7 am–10 pm. Welcome!