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Overview

Book a trip to the different Uppsala, go on a trip about the dark part of Swedish history. Hear about the 17th century slave trade, about Uppsala's gallows hill, experience what was going on inside the racial biology institute and hear about the anatomical department's rules for which crimes could end up under the knife. We visit the streets where the brothels and Uppsala's Red light district were located during the 19th century. Experience the dark history that is not often talked about or visited. Visit the forgotten historical, and hear about the poor, spooky and different that is often swept under the rug. Collection outside Uppsala City Library's main entrance - Intro. Dragabrunnsgatan - Uppsala's red light district during the 19th century Svartbäcksgatan - The poor Uppsala St Erik's square - The plague in Uppsala 1709-1712 The Cathedral and the Dean's House - Persecutions against dissent and the Swedish Institute of Racial Biology 1920-1958. Gustavianum - About the slave trade, anatomical institution and 19th century phrenologists. The forced sterilizations of the 1940s

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We meet at Riddartorget in Uppsala under the benches.

Language Offered

Swedish-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Svartbäcken
Svartbäcksgatan - about the poor Uppsala and the plague in the 18th century.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Linnaeus Garden
we walk the streets outside Linnéträdgården where Uppsala red light district was with brothels and alcohol problems, the poor neighborhoods Uppsala.
3. Gustavianum - Uppsala University Museum
Book a trip to the different Uppsala, go on a trip about the dark part of Swedish history. experience what was going on inside the racial biology institute and hear about the anatomical department's rules for which crimes you could end up under the knife.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Uppsala Domkyrka
Hear about the persecution of dissident Christians and atheists during the 19th century.
Duration: 10 mins

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Exclusion

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Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Sweden History Tours

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