Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour
Join an open walk about medieval horror, undead and dark folk beliefs in Uppsala. Hear about folk beliefs such as mylings, the church mask and the curses of the rivers as well as the forest council, evil sudden death and when the plague came to Uppsala. You will also discover the medieval undead, learn more about Uppsala's plague year 1709-11 and hear about executions and evil sudden death on Galgbacken in a walk around the cathedral and the small square, from the 14th century, in Uppsala. Leading the tour is an authorized Uppsala guide. Collection at Riddartorget in Uppsala.
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Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour
What's included in Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Uppsala Domkyrka
Meet your guide and get a walk in the city of Uppsala, its dark past, medieval undead and dark folk beliefs.
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.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Gratitudes
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Outside the south side of the cathedral on Riddartorget we gather and there the tour begins.
