I was in Uppsala for a course trip from my university, i was there two days with the university and expenses mostly paid for and then two days on my own in a hostel. The prices are all very reasonable and just how you would expect them to be in a bigger city. The city has many nice buildings and places to visit and some second hand shops and museums. I personally felt very safe in the city and did not once have to worry about anything. I had a mixed dormitory in the hostel and only was a bit weary of one older guy who had a weird sleeping habit and just generally was inside the hostel room all the time which seemed kind of weird. The city was also very clean and I have talked to several locals I randomly met, everyone was very nice and helpful if I was lost.
Posted: March 12, 2025Experienced: January, 2025Based on 11 local experiences
Based on 11 local experiences
I live in Uppsala and from my and my friends experience I would say it’s really safe for us women. I have walked alone in the middle of the night with no issues. But you need to be careful in general so yes.
Posted: April 3, 2025Karolina
A lot of news outlets lately has described Sweden as very dangerous, which I think is very misleading. True, we’ve seen gang violence rise these latest years, but generally those gangs are fighting things out amongst each other (hopefully the police manages that) and you as an uninvolved citizen or tourist will notice nothing of it. In Uppsala, there are some disturbances in the outskirts, like in Knivsta or Gränby and in the outskirts of Stockholm, but generally, this beautiful city is safe and mostly home to students (both international exchange students and Swedish students) and a highly academic environment with lots of interesting people to meet and events to participate in.
Posted: February 15, 2025Aya
Hello my name is Aya and I’m a Swedish student! I love to travel and explore new cultures. I’m looking for new travel buddies on this app so text me if you’re intrested☺️
Gemma
Hello! My name is Gemma Gröndahl, a 22-year-old prospective civil engineering student. I describe myself as driven, curious, and caring, with a deep interest in exploring diverse cultures. When I travel, I thrive on immersing myself in the local cuisine, fashion, and vibrant nightlife. To me, travel represents not only a constant source of inspiration but also a pathway to personal growth. Meeting new people and engaging in the exchange of thoughts, ideas, and cultural norms are truly enriching experiences. If you're interested, I would be thrilled to share my insights into Swedish culture and my past travel adventures. I look forward to the opportunity of connecting with you soon!
Karolina
Uppsala
3 days
Hello! I’m Karolina, 26F, a psychology student from Sweden looking to getting to know some new people! Some weekends I spend at the hospital caring for patients and cleaning the rooms after they leave. My biggest hobby is writing. Writing what? Crap mostly, all sorts of genres and experiments of fictional worlds and characters. I also love singing, dancing and acting and just joined a progressive rock band in Uppsala in the hopes of creating some new songs with them. I love the outdoors and camping, hiking and such, and I adore all kinds of animals. Just putting that out there, in case anyone around has a pet at home I might be able to cuddle up with at some point 😅
Malou
Uppsala
3 days
From Mora, Sweden. Currently living in Uppsala, Sweden. Lived 2 years as little in Vienna, one year in Seville, Spain and one year in Guadalajara, Mexico. Fluent in Swedish, English, Spanish. I know a little bit of German. Don’t hesitate to send me a message 🙏🏼🥰