Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour
Uppsala
About
Join an open 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.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Swedish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Swedish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Gratitudes
Meeting Points
Departure
Riddartorget
Outside the south side of the cathedral on Riddartorget we gather and there the tour begins.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour
Uppsala
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About
Join an open 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.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Swedish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Swedish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Gratitudes
Meeting Points
Departure
Riddartorget
Outside the south side of the cathedral on Riddartorget we gather and there the tour begins.
Return
Itinerary
1
Uppsala Domkyrka
Meet your guide and get a walk in the city of Uppsala, its dark past, medieval undead and dark folk beliefs.
20 minutes
2
Fyris
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.
20 minutes
3
Uppsala County
At St. Erik's square and the consistory house, you will hear about the plague's entry into Uppsala
1709-1711.
10 minutes
4
Gustavianum - Uppsala University Museum
Here it will be fairies, love magic and if the anatomical theater Olof Rudbeck built etc.
