Uppsala bloody history 1h- racial biology, 18th century plague, 19th century prostitution etc.

Free cancellation available
Service animals welcome

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

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes

What's not included

    What's not included
    • gratitudes

    Additional information

    Service animals allowed

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by Sweden History Tours

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Riddartorget (Knights' Square), Biskopsgatan, Fjärdingen, Uppsala, 753 10
    We meet at Riddartorget in Uppsala under the benches.
    End point
    City Library in Uppsala, Svartbäcksgatan 17, Centrum, Uppsala, 753 75

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