Private Medieval Horror and Dark Folklore Walking Tour in Uppsala
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Embark on a private walking tour in Uppsala to explore the dark folklore and medieval horror of the city. Discover tales of undead, curses, and evil sudden death, led by an authorized Uppsala guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Uppsala Domkyrka - Meet your guide and get a walk in the city of Uppsala, its dark past, medieval undead and dark folk beliefs.
  • Fyris - At Fyrisån and Lilla torget, created in the 14th century, it will be around the neck, the lake and other water creatures as well as executions and what parts of the gallows can be used for magic as beheadings often took place in the square.
  • Uppsala County - At St. Erik’s square and the consistory house, you will hear about the plague’s entry into Uppsala
    1709-1711.
  • Gustavianum - Uppsala University Museum - Here it will be fairies, love magic and if the anatomical theater Olof Rudbeck built etc.
What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • gratitudes
Additional Information

Embark on a private stroll exploring the realm of medieval horror, the undead, and sinister folklore in Uppsala. Listen to tales about folk traditions like mylings, the church mask, and the river curses, along with stories of the forest council, malevolent sudden death, and Uppsala’s encounter with Plague. Dive deeper into the world of medieval undead, understand more about the Plague years 1709-11 of Uppsala, and learn about executions and sudden death occurrences on Galgbacken. The walk includes a tour around the cathedral and the 14th-century small square of Uppsala, helmed by an authorized Uppsala guide. Gathering spot for the tour is at Riddartorget in Uppsala.

Location
Riddartorget
Outside the south side of the cathedral on Riddartorget we gather and there the tour begins.
Cancellation Policy

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

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