Conference Excursions and Activities

We have organized a number of excursions and activities to complement your trip to Uppsala. Below you will find information about all of the options we offer. Some of them are bookable when registering for the conference. Others are bookable directly through the tour operator.

Walking excursion – in the steps of Linnaeus

Monday August 18th, 2025
Included in the price of registration
We walk in the steps of Linnaeus out to Old Uppsala and the royal mounds.
This is a 1,5 hour walk (5.7 km).
There are stations along the way which guide you to the history and environmental changes of Uppsala City, passing the Linnaeus house and garden and the Linneaus trail where we are guided by Linnaeus.
We are introduced to some of the species which Linnaeus and his students documented. Finally, we end in Old Uppsala where we are guided around the mounds.
Those who are not in Uppsala can still follow the excursion online.
The excursion starts at 13:00 from English Park Campus (where registration occurs) but you can start it until 16:30.

For those who do not want to walk we offer the same excursion by bus then starting from English Park Campus and going straight to Old Uppsala – stopping at the same stations as those following the trail by walking. The bus departs 13.00 by House 22 in English Park Campus. There are also public buses going to and from Old Uppsala (ticket price 40 SEK which can be bought on the bus). We also offer discounted rental of bicycles (contact: bibblanscykel@gmail.com, with the code ESEH 2025).

Opening Reception

Monday, August 18th, 2025
18:00 – 20:00
Included with the price of registration
The opening reception will be held at Uppsala Botanical Gardens.

Conference Mingle Dinner

Thursday, August 21st, 2025
19:00
300 SEK
The mingle dinner will be held at Norrlands Nation.
The fee includes a buffet and a welcome drink. Additional drinks may be purchased at your own expense.

Science and Sail (Stockholm)

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
2500 SEK
This is a full day excursion on the Baltic Sea departing from Stavsnäs or Kastellholmen, Stockholm. The tour will be hosted by the Baltic University Programme (114 participating universities in the Baltic Sea region), which organises an annual summer course called “Science and Sail”. We borrow this name for a one-day excursion, where guides and researchers will lead discussions on the archipelago’s environment, history and heritage challenges already now observed in the Baltic Sea. The sailing will take place aboard the ship Briggen Tre Kronor, which is managed as an association. The price includes transport (Uppsala-Stockholm and back), the sailing experience, guides, and meals (morning coffee/tea, lunch and afternoon coffee/tea).

Put on comfortable, warm clothing depending on the weather and good shoes.

Please note: A minimum of 40 participants is required for the sailing to take place. If there is significant interest, an additional sailing may be arranged on 24 August.
Be sure to register as soon as possible to secure your spot.

Transport from Uppsala will depart around 8:00 and return around 18:30.
This is a pre-pay excursion and tickets are non-refundable after 15 March.

Mining Heritage (Uppsala)

Sunday, August 24th, 2025
850 SEK
This day tour takes you to Dannemora where silver mining was started in 1481. The guided tour gives insight into the harsh conditions of the workers. We will also see the open mine and discuss the recent reopening of the mine and its effect on Dannemora as a village. In addition we will experience Österbybruk (‘bruk’ means early industrial estate) where iron was refined. Follow the iron through the experience of workers and nobles. Visit the existing 1700s- smithy and stroll the mansion gardens.
The fee includes bus transport from Uppsala, coffee x 2 and lunch and guided tours in Dannemora and Österbybruk.
The 8-hour tour starts at Uppsala Castle at 10:00 and ends at 18:00.

Linnaeus Heritage (Uppsala)

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 & Sunday, August 24th, 2025
650 SEK
We are guided by Linneus himself (impersonated by the guide Hans Odöö) to the Linneaus urban house and garden in central Uppsala and then to Linnaeus’ summer house where you have the opportunity to see his collection house and flora displays. The gardens have also been renovated to how they were during Linnaeus’ time.
The tour includes entrance fees to Linnaeus summer house and Linnaeus’ urban house, the cost of a guide and bus transport to Linneaus Hammarby from Uppsala Castle. Lunch and coffee can be bought at both venues or brought as a picnic.
10:00 – 14:00

Stockholm Environmental History Tour

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 & Sunday, August 24th, 2025
150 SEK
This is a walking tour organized by the Stockholm City Museum. Hear about the environment and filth from different aspects: garbage disposal, stinky fly encounters, miserable living conditions and human suffering, but also about the environment.
14:00 – 17:00

Science, Bodies, and Nature (Uppsala)

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 & Sunday, August 24th, 2025
150 SEK
This is a walking tour which starts at Uppsala Castle. The Tour include a visit to the ongoing exhibition CORPUS COSMO at the Uppsala Art Museum (located in the Uppsala Castle) and the botanical garden. We also visit Museum Gustavianum and look at the 1632 Augsberg art-nature cabinette. We visit the location of the Race Biology Department (1922-1950) and discuss the problematic legacy of their collections.The cost covers entrance fees for the Uppsala Art Museum and Museum Gustavianum and guides.
15:00 – 18:00

Linnaeus Trails

Free
You are also welcome to visit other Linneaus trails which takes you past historical places and interesting nature. You may choose to walk one stage at a time or take a full-day walk. The blue markers will lead you from the edge of the city out into the landscape. The trails give historical information about places and events available through your phone.
Find more information here.
If you do not want to walk, we offer discounted rental of bicycles.
150 SEK/day, 200 SEK/2 days and 600 SEK for a week Contact: bibblanscykel@gmail.com, with the code ESEH 2025

Free Tours

In addition, we have a number of cost free tours available via the Uppsala Municipality Art and Heritage map.

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In addition to art tours, these tours are available:

  • The History of Sweden
  • Linnaeus Path: The Walk in Denmark (you have partly walked this in the Monday excursion)
  • Uppsala – keys to the city
  • Medicine of its time – when tradition meets innovation (parts of this are included in the science history excursion)
  • Peace, democracy and freedom of expression
  • Nature and history around Uppsala Castle
  • Ghost story – spread my words

You are also welcome to visit any of our museums.
The many Uppsala University museums
The many Uppsala Municipality or County Museums.

Walking Trails Stockholm

Range of prices
There are many different varieties of daytrips and packages of selforganised daystrips over several days facilitated by the Swedish Tourist Association (STF). These trails are located close to Stockholm’s city, where you can experience a unique historical landscape, intertwined with lush parks, beautiful buildings, forests, pastures and beaches. Along the road there are also several castles and farms as well as one-of-a-kind cafes, restaurants and bathing areas. Become a member in STF (a non-profit member organization) and you receive a discount on their hostels.
Find more information here.
Before or after the conference – book accommodation directly with STF.

Viking Town of Birka (Stockholm)

545 SEK
This excursion is bookable directly through the tour operator.
Departure from Stockholm, Klara Mälarstrand at Stocholm City Hall with the Strömma boat. The Viking town of Birka is situated on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren, Birka was one of the most important trading centers for Vikings. On the island you can go strolling in the cultural landscape, join a guided tour of the archaeological site and visit the Birka Museum. You can also visit the reconstructed Viking village with its typical forges and weaving cabins. Knowledgeable guides present the story of the town and its excavations and also discuss the effect of climate change past and present.


Prices include the boat trip from Stockholm to Birka with a guide, entrance to Birka museum and guided tour. Coffee and lunch is not included in the price but is available on the boat and in the museum. This tour is also bookable outside of the conference and can be booked before or after the conference depending on availability.

Laponia Adventures

https://laponiaadventures.com/
This multi-day excursion in the north of Sweden is booked directly with the guides. Lapponia adventures offers a two day excursion and longer overnight stays (5-7) days departing either from Jokkmokk and Gällivare. Lapponia adventures, is a licenced ecotourism operation which facilitates the experience of the UNESCO World Heritage site Laponia. It provides nature-based experiences, in limited groups maximum 8 people in one group. Tour packages can be booked before and after the conference. There is limited availability.

August 15th – 16th, 2025 or August 24th – 25th, 2025
6500 SEK
The price includes one night in a shared 2 bed room on Saltoluokta fjällstation.
Full board from day 1 to lunch on day 2.
Not included: Travel to and from Gällivare (approximately 2000 SEK by night train).
See link and tips on how to travel there and where to stay.

Booking is online via this link.
A deposit of 20% is paid while booking and the remaining cost is paid 30 days before arrival.
See booking link for booking and cancellation terms.

August 11th – August 18th, 2025
As a longer alternative, it is also possible to book on Laponia Adventures regular tour in Padjelanta National Park which runs August 11th – August 18th, 2025. Good physique and experience of hiking in mountain terrain are required. Read more information here.
We can offer guests at the conference a 10% discount on this tour.
The tour starts and ends in Jokkmokk. More information on how to get to Jokkmokk can be found here.
In Jokkmokk, we recommend accommodation at Jokkmokk’s hostel or Hotel Åkerlund.

Visit Gotland

https://gogotland.se/
6500 SEK
A Two-Day History and Archaeology Excursion to Gotland
Gotland.
Sweden’s largest island, is a treasure trove of historical and archaeological significance. From
Viking heritage to medieval ruins, this two-day excursion offers an immersive experience into the island’s
rich past.
The price includes all activities and meals listed in the program: lunch at Fornsalen, guided tours at the
museum and in Visby, fika, pre-dinner drinks at Helge And church ruin, and dinner at a restaurant in Visby
(not drinks). It also covers a guided bus tour to historical sites, including Norrby Museigård, Mästerby,
Gnisvärd ship setting, and Högklint nature reserve, as well as lunch at Lilla Bjers Gårdskrog. 1 night
accommodation at Best Western Strand Hotel Wisby is also included.

Detailed information about this excursion, including booking information can be found in this program.