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Private medieval horror and dark folklore walk Uppsala

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Private medieval horror and dark folklore walk Uppsala

About this activity

Join a private walk about medieval horror, undead and dark folk beliefs in Uppsala. Hear about folk beliefs such as mylings, the church mask and the curses of the rivers as well as the forest council, evil sudden death and when the plague came to Uppsala.

You will also discover the medieval undead, learn more about Uppsala's plague year 1709-11 and hear about executions and evil sudden death on Galgbacken in a walk around the cathedral and the small square, from the 14th century, in Uppsala. Leading the tour is an authorized Uppsala guide.

Collection at Riddartorget in Uppsala.

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At a glance

Duration
one hour
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Swedish
Operated by
Sweden History Tours

Ages: Children (6–10 years) · Youth (11–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Not included: gratitudes

Itinerary

  1. Uppsala Domkyrka

    20 min

    Meet your guide and get a walk in the city of Uppsala, its dark past, medieval undead and dark folk beliefs.

  2. Stop 2

    20 min

    At Fyrisån and Lilla torget, created in the 14th century, it will be around the neck, the lake and other water creatures as well as executions and what parts of the gallows can be used for magic as beheadings often took place in the square.

  3. Uppsala County

    10 min

    At St. Erik's square and the consistory house, you will hear about the plague's entry into Uppsala

    1709-1711.

  4. Stop 4

    10 min Admission not included

    Here it will be fairies, love magic and if the anatomical theater Olof Rudbeck built etc.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Outside the south side of the cathedral on Riddartorget we gather and there the tour begins.

End point

  • Outside the south side of the cathedral on Riddartorget we gather and there the tour begins.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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