Private medieval horror and dark folklore walk Uppsala

4.0 (1 reviews) Uppsala, Sweden
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesSwedish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • gratitudes

What to expect

  1. Uppsala Domkyrka
    20m
    Meet your guide and get a walk in the city of Uppsala, its dark past, medieval undead and dark folk beliefs.
  2. 20m
    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
    10m
    At St. Erik's square and the consistory house, you will hear about the plague's entry into Uppsala
    1709-1711.
  4. 10m · Admission ticket not included
    Here it will be fairies, love magic and if the anatomical theater Olof Rudbeck built etc.

Meeting and pickup

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.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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