Vaksala Runestone, Uppsala

Name: Vaksala Runestone
Address: Uppsala, Sweden

#42 among attractions in Uppsala

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The Vaksala Runestone, designated as U 961 under the Rundata catalog, is a Viking Age memorial runestone that is located close to Vaksala Church, near Uppsala, Sweden. ()

Local name: Upplands runinskrifter 961 Coordinates: 59°52'42"N, 17°40'58"E

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Vaksala Runestone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gränby Centrum, Salabacke Church, Vaksala kyrka, Bolsta Runestones.

~1660 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gränby Centrum, Uppsala
9 min walk • Gränbystaden is a commercial area in the district of Gränby in north-eastern Uppsala. The area consists of the shopping centre formerly known as Gränby Centrum and a volume retail section with independent shops and restaurants.
0.7 miSW
Church
Salabacke Church, Uppsala
19 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Uppsala, Sweden, Salabacke Church stands as a testament to modern ecclesiastical architecture. This contemporary place of worship, with its distinctive design, invites both the faithful and admirers of architectural beauty.
~1070 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Vaksala kyrka, Uppsala
6 min walk • Vaksala Church, a historical and architectural gem, stands proudly in the heart of Uppsala, Sweden. This medieval church, dating back to the 13th century, is a testament to the country's rich ecclesiastical heritage and showcases the intricate craftsmanship of the era.
0.7 miSE
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Bolsta Runestones, Uppsala
18 min walk • The Bolsta Runestones are two Viking Age memorial runestones and two fragments of a third that are located in Bolsta, which is on the east edge of Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden, and in the historic province of Uppland.
0.9 miW
Hockey, Ice rink, Sport
Upplands Bilforum Arena, Uppsala
24 min walk • Upplands Bilforum Arena is an indoor arena located in Uppsala, Sweden, and built in 1974. It consists of three arenas: "A-hallen", "B-hallen" and "C-hallen". A-hallen is the biggest part of the arena and has a capacity of 2,800 spectators and is where Almtuna IS and Uppsala HC play their home games.
1.2 miW
Universities and schools
Johannelunds teologiska högskola, Uppsala
32 min walk • Johannelunds teologiska högskola or Johannelund School of Theology is a University College in Sweden. is an independent college/theological seminary, founded in 1862 and located in Uppsala, Sweden. In addition to offering a three-year bachelor's degree in theology, the seminary offers a one or two-year master's degree in theology.
0.8 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Recoverhallen, Uppsala
22 min walk • Recoverhallen is an indoor bandy venue in Uppsala, Sweden, opened on 11 September 2011 with the game IK Sirius–Yenisey Krasnoyarsk 5–4.
~1850 ftW
Sport, Sport venue
Uppsala Arena, Uppsala
9 min walk • Uppsala Eventcenter is a planned multi-purpose indoor arena in Uppsala, Sweden. Once completed, it will become the ice hockey team Almtuna IS's home arena. It will have a capacity of 6,800 people during ice hockey games.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vaksala Runestone?

Nearby attractions include Vaksala kyrka, Uppsala (6 min walk), Bolsta Runestones, Uppsala (18 min walk), Salabacke Church, Uppsala (19 min walk).

How to get to Vaksala Runestone by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vaksala Runestone:

Bus

Marknadsgatan • Lines: 1, 32 (10 min walk)
Gränbystaden • Lines: 1, 30, 4 (8 min walk)

Train

Årsta (31 min walk)