Håga mound, Uppsala

Name: Håga mound
Address: Uppsala, Sweden

#46 among attractions in Uppsala

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The Håga mound or King Björn's Mound is a large Nordic Bronze Age tumulus in the western outskirts of Uppsala, Sweden. It is one of the most magnificent remains from the Nordic Bronze Age. It is Scandinavia's most gold-rich bronze age grave ever found. ()

Local name: Hågahögen Coordinates: 59°50'15"N, 17°35'13"E

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Uppsala Sweden

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Håga mound – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Uppsala Castle, Botaniska trädgården, Bror Hjorths Hus, Geijersgården.

2 miNE
Castle built by Gustav Vasa in 1549
Uppsala Castle, Uppsala
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1.8 miNE
Specialty museum, Garden, Nature and wildlife
Botaniska trädgården, Uppsala
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1.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Bror Hjorths Hus, Uppsala
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2 miNE
Museum
Geijersgården, Uppsala
51 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Uppsala, Geijersgården is a cultural gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history of one of Sweden's most prominent cities. This museum, once the home of the revered 19th-century Swedish poet, philosopher, and historian, Erik Gustaf...
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Museum, Specialty museum
Uppsala University Coin Cabinet, Uppsala
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1.6 miNE
Museum
Evolutionsmuseet, Uppsala
42 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Uppsala, Sweden, the Evolutionsmuseet, or the Museum of Evolution, is a testament to the natural history and the scientific strides made in understanding the origins and development of life on Earth.
2 miNE
Library
Carolina Rediviva, Uppsala
50 min walk • Carolina Rediviva is the main building of the Uppsala University Library in Uppsala, Sweden. Established in 1620, it is not only one of the oldest libraries in Sweden but also one of the most significant. Its grand architecture and extensive collections make it a...
2 miNE
Universities and schools
Universitetshuset, Uppsala
52 min walk • University Hall or the University Main Building is the main building of Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden. The building is situated in University Park close to Uppsala Cathedral.
2 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Biotopia, Uppsala
51 min walk • The Biological Museum of Uppsala is located in Vasaparken next to Vasahuset and Ekonomikum, next to Katedralskolan.
1.7 miNE
Cemetery
Uppsala old cemetery, Uppsala
44 min walk • Uppsala old cemetery is a cemetery in Uppsala, Sweden.
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Carl Linnaeus, Universities and schools
Uppsala University, Uppsala
52 min walk • Uppsala University is a public research university in Uppsala, Sweden. Founded in 1477, it is the oldest university in Sweden and the Nordic countries still in operation. The university motto is "Gratiae veritas naturae".