Uppsala, the fourth largest city in Sweden, has the charm of a small town as well as the opportunities of a big city. The population is about 190 000 people. Uppsala is located 70 km north of Stockholm.

It is a town of living history. Old Uppsala (Gamla Uppsala) was the focal point of the Kingdom of the Swedes. Traces left by the Viking forefathers are still to be seen at Gamla Uppsala. There, there was an impressive pagan temple, and great sacrificial rites were performed to appease Thor Odin, Frey and other Nordic deities. Three of the pagan kings were buried here 1500 years ago. Uppsala has ever since the 13th century been the religious center of Sweden. Today, Uppsala has the seat of the archbishop of the Church of Sweden.

The dominating landmarks in Uppsala are the large cathedral (Domkyrkan) and the castle (Slottet), both located in the center. Uppland, the Province in which Uppsala is located, is rather flat but beautiful, surrounded by fields, forests and lakes.