Book a trip to the different Uppsala, go on a trip about the dark part of Swedish history. Hear about the 17th century slave trade, about Uppsala's gallows hill, experience what was going on inside the racial biology institute and hear about the anatomical department's rules for which crimes could end up under the knife. We visit the streets where the brothels and Uppsala's Red light district were located during the 19th century. Experience the dark history that is not often talked about or visited. Visit the forgotten historical, and hear about the poor, spooky and different that is often swept under the rug. Collection outside Uppsala City Library's main entrance - Intro. Dragabrunnsgatan - Uppsala's red light district during the 19th century Svartbäcksgatan - The poor Uppsala St Erik's square - The plague in Uppsala 1709-1712 The Cathedral and the Dean's House - Persecutions against dissent and the Swedish Institute of Racial Biology 1920-1958. Gustavianum - About the slave trade, anatomical institution and 19th century phrenologists. The forced sterilizations of the 1940s

Services Included

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Information

• Service animals allowed
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• If you want to use a mask, you are welcome to do so.

Logistics Instructions

Start location : We meet on the right side outside the main entrance ramp into Uppsala City Library and start the guided tour there.

End location : we end the tour near Uppsala Cathedral and the dean's house.

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Child : from 6 to 10 : from 0 to 15 Persons

Adult : from 11 to 15 : from 0 to 15 Persons

Adult : from 16 to 99 : from 1 to 15 Persons

Cancellation Policy

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

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