Uppsala
STAMM 2026
Sep, 14-16
Uppsala
STAMM 2026
Sep, 14-16
Uppsala
Uppsala University is the oldest Nordic university, founded in 1477. Many of the historic buildings and milieus in Uppsala are associated with the University. One of them is Gustavianum, which is the University’s oldest surviving building. Though it is now a museum, in the 17th century Gustavianum was the University’s main educational centre.
Some milestones at Uppsala University:
- Historic buildings and settings
- Academic traditions at Uppsala university
- Museums
- Pioneers in the history of Uppsala University (several of them have sought to explore reality by means of measurements. Celsius, Ångström, Svedberg, Siegbahn and Sievert – all have lent their names to new units)
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Ångström Laboratories (Venue of STAMM 2026)
Uppsala is Sweden’s fourth largest city with a population of approximately 200 000 inhabitants. Unique cultural treasures and an exciting history are to be found in the city of knowledge and inspiration. Uppsala has retained its small-town charm while offering a big city’s selection of shops, restaurants and other entertainment.
Uppsala has many historical attractions. Among the most famous are:
- Uppsala Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Scandinavia
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Uppsala Botanical Garden, one of Sweden’s eldest botanical gardens
- A unique anatomical theater built in the 1600’s
- The town home and garden of Carl Linnaeus
- Uppsala Castle from the mid 16th century
However, Uppsala is not only known for its traditions. Today Uppsala is a dynamic industrial and commercial city where knowledge, ideas and entrepreneurship are at the center. The city’s geographical location with only 30 minutes to Stockholm-Arlanda international airport and 40 minutes to Stockholm has made Uppsala an attractive place for meetings.
Other useful links:
Visit Destination Uppsala, the official tourist guide to the city and the region
Stockholm-Arlanda international airport
FAQ
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The language of the conference is English. In Sweden, it is hard to find people :)
TIME ZONE
Sweden is in the Central European Time zone.
CLIMATE and CLOTHING
It is early autumn in Uppsala in September and the temperatures can vary from around 0°C (freezing point) to 15°C. Please note there may be occasional showers. We have ordered a lot of sun for STAMM.
LOCAL CURRENCY
The Swedish monetary unit is the Swedish krona (SEK). Major credit cards like Visa and Master Card are accepted almost everywhere, also in small businesses. Some does even prefer card payment to cash. Local and regional buses are cash free, but accept Visa and Master Card with pin code. There are many cash-free shops in Sweden, and we recommend you to bring a credit card that is open for transactions made abroad.
Exchange rates may vary. To see current exchange rates, please ask your bank, or visit a web based currency converter, for example oanda.com, x-rates.com, or your choice of bank or converter service.
TRAINS
The railways in Sweden are well connected and travel by train is easy. Most trains to Uppsala will go via Stockholm.
From Stockholm Central Station to Uppsala Central Station:
• Frequency: three trains per hour from 6 am to 11 pm.
• Journey time: 40 minutes.
• Cost: about SEK 90-185 (approximately EUR 10-19).
• Tickets can be bought from a ticket desk in the main hall of the station or from a ticket-vending machine on the platform.
For timetables and fares, see www.sj.se
STOCKHOLM ARLANDA AIRPORT
The Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport is located between Uppsala and Stockholm, (36 km south of Uppsala) is by far the most convenient airport when travelling to Uppsala.
Trains to and from Arlanda Airport
Trains leave Arlanda Airport for Uppsala Central Station directly from SkyCity next to Terminal 5. The journey time is about 20 minutes. Tickets may be purchased at the ticket desk in SkyCity. Please note that an extra transit fee must be paid at the ticket barrier to leave or enter SkyCity.
Timetables and fares
Buses to and from Arlanda Airport
Bus line 801 runs between Arlanda Airport and Uppsala Central Station throughout the day. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
You can by the ticket with a debit or credit card on the bus (cash is not accepted). There are also vending machines at Arlanda airport terminals 2, 4 and 5 where you can buy a one-way ticket for the bus, debit or credit cards only. There is a small reduction of the price if you buy it from the vending machine in advance of the journey, compared to buying the ticket on the bus.
Timetables and fares
By Taxi from Arlanda Airport
Taxis leave from outside of the arrival hall. The journey time is about 30 minutes. The cost is approx. SEK 595. Make sure to ask the driver for a fixed price in advance. You can pay by debit or credit card (cash is not accepted). You can make advance reservation with following companies:
Uppsala Taxi: +46 18 100 000
Taxi Kurir, Uppsala: +46 18 12 34 56
