Guided tours

Photo: Ana Vera Burin Batarra

Tours of the Linnaeus Garden

Come along on a tour of Linnaeus’ own botanical garden. More than a thousand species are cultivated here and arranged according to Linnaeus’ sexual system, annuals and perennials separately. Nowhere will you be as close to the work of the scientist as here, in his own garden. Next to the garden you’ll find the Linnaeus Museum in the building that was once Linnaeus’ home.

Hours and prices

The Garden and the Museum is open May and September Tue–Sun 11am to 5pm, and June–August Mon–Sun 11am to 5pm . Guided tours in English take place Tue–Sun 11.30am and 2.30pm (May–September). Tours also take place at 1.30pm and 3.30pm in Swedish.

The tour is included in the entrance fee (SEK 120). Limited number of places. For more information regarding the tours, visit www.uu.se/en/linnaeus-garden.

Tours of Linnaeus’ Hammarby

Linnaeus’ Hammarby is one of the most authentically preserved estates from the 1700s. The estate was purchased as a summer residence by the Prince of Botanists himself in 1758. The household items, clothes and art tell us more about Carl Linnaeus’ private life and his scientific achievements.

See the house and Linnaeus’ beautiful wallpapers, unique illustrations of flowers, personal paintings, clothes and furniture. The house is open during tours.

Hours and prices

During May 1–August 31, guided tours of the house take place Tue–Sun at 12:30 and 15:30 in English. In September, guided tours of the house take place Fri–Sun at 12:30 and 15:30  in English. Tours also take place at 11:30am and 14.30 in Swedish.

The tour is included in the entrance fee (SEK 120). Limited number of places. For more information regarding the tours, visit www.uu.se/en/linnaeus-hammarby.

Tours of The Botanical garden

Established as the garden of Uppsala castle in the 17th century, and donated to Uppsala University in 1778, the Botanical Garden har developed to a living museum with common and exotic plants from around the world. Learn the history of the garden, with the baroque garden and the magnificent Linneanum, built in honour of Linnaeus.

Hours and prices

During June–August, guided tours of the garden take place Sat–Sun at 14:00 in English. Tours also take place at 13:00 in Swedish.

The tour starts at the Tropical Greenhouse and is included in the entrance fee (SEK 60) to the greenhouse. The Tropical Greenhouse is not included in the tour. For more information regarding the tours, visit www.uu.se/en/botanical-garden.