Articles
July 12, 2026
Bruno Liljefors - Pioneer of International Wildlife Art
When discussing the golden age of Swedish art, attention often turns to Carl Larsson's idyllic domestic scenes or Anders Zorn's virtuoso handling of light on water and in valleys. Bruno Liljefors (1860–1939) moved in the same circles, but his art took a different path. He did more than reshape Swedish landscape painting – he laid the foundations for an international genre that would later be known as wildlife art. By combining scientific observation with an Impressionist approach to paint, he shifted the subject away from the arranged props of the studio and out into the actual ecosystems of the wild.
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September 23, 2025
Uppsala in the 19th century - a city in transformation
Uppsala during the 19th century was a city in dynamic transformation. Characterized by its ancient role as the seat of the archbishop and home to the oldest university in the Nordic countries, the city underwent a revolutionary period where academic romanticism and scientific progress existed side-by-side with a budding industrialization and a tangible social underbelly. From a tranquil small town at the beginning of the century, Uppsala grew into a more modern city with a railway connection and new monumental buildings that would forever change its skyline.
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January 15, 2025
The Royal Mounds in Gamla Uppsala
The Royal Mounds of Gamla Uppsala are among Sweden’s most iconic and historically rich landmarks. These three massive burial mounds rise proudly against the surrounding farmland and symbolize the power and mystery of ancient times. Constructed approximately 1,500 years ago during the Late Iron Age, they hold stories of a bygone era when authority and prestige were expressed through monumental structures.
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July 1, 2024
Gamla Uppsala Museum: With Millennial Perspectives
Like a stranded Viking ship, Gamla Uppsala Museum is located in the middle of the ancient monument area. A characteristic feature is the large window, "Odin's Eye," which opens up the view towards the Royal Mounds. For those looking out from the gallery stairs, it is easy to be transported in thought to times gone by.
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May 20, 2024
Gamla Uppsala Church: The Rise and Fall of the Cathedral
For centuries, they have lain there like siblings before the eyes of beholders: the three mighty royal mounds and the medieval church with its towering stone tower. Much has changed over time, but these monuments stand as guarantees for both the past and the future.
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