Uppsala (Sweden)

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Uppsala located in the uppland region is a rich tapestry of beautiful fertile plains, enchanting woodlands and beautiful coastal scenery - representing the broad diversity of the Swedish landscape as a whole. Lake Malaren is really an extensive system of navigable lake like waterways that gently drain eastward to Stockholm and out into the Baltic beyond. The countryside along the Malar valleys is relaxing and picturesque, with endless places to bathe and soak up the cultural heritage. The valleys contain numerous rock carvings from the Bronze Age, ruines from Viking times and medieval churches with beautiful frescoes. In Roslagen, the coastal area just northeast of Stockholm, you can visit idyllic, small villages, and boat along this truly unique coastline and archipelago, where you are free to fish and swim to your heart's content. Sweden's fourth largest city, Uppsala, lies only 45 minutes north of Stockholm. This city has inspired numerous artists, scientists and church leaders through the ages.