Venue
Photo: David Naylor
Uppsala University Main Building, Biskopsgatan 3, Uppsala
The conference takes place at the Uppsala University Main Building ("Universitetshuset" in Swedish) at the crossroads of S:t Olofsgatan and Övre Slottsgatan. The conference hall is just a few minutes walk from the city center.
Uppsala
- the university city
Uppsala is Sweden’s fourth largest city with a population of 200 000 inhabitants. Unique cultural treasures and an exciting history are to be found in the city of knowledge and inspiration. Uppsala has retained its small-town charm while offering a big city’s selection of shops, restaurants and other entertainment.
Uppsala has many historical attractions. Among the most famous are:
• Uppsala Cathedral - The largest cathedral in Scandinavia
• The Botanical Garden - One of Sweden’s eldest botanical gardens
• Museum Gustavianum - A unique anatomical theatre built in the 1600’s
• The Linnaeus Garden - A botanical garden with Carl Linnaeus' professorial residence
• Uppsala Castle - A castle from the mid-1500's
However, Uppsala is not only known for its traditions. Today Uppsala is a dynamic industrial and commercial city where knowledge, ideas and entrepreneurship are at the center. The city’s geographical location with only 30 minutes to Stockholm-Arlanda international airport and 40 minutes to Stockholm has made Uppsala an attractive place for meetings.
For information on how to reach Uppsala, please visit the Travel page on this website.
Other useful links
Destination Uppsala
Visit Sweden
Visit Uppland
Uppsala University
