Uppsala Castle

To the south of the Uppsala University Library is the Botanic Garden, and to the southeast, on higher ground, the Castle, begun by Gustavus Vasa in 1548 but only half completed; it now houses the governor's residence, various offices and the provincial archives. Here Eric IV had Count Sture murdered, and here too, in the Great Hall (Rikssalen), Queen Christina abdicated. From the bastions there are fine views of Uppsala and the surrounding countryside. On the northwest bastion is a bell made for Queen Gunilla Bielke which rings daily at 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Behind the Castle is a bust of Gustavus Vasa (by Fogelberg) surrounded by cannon.

Southeast of the Castle lies the Municipal Park (summer restaurant).