Uppsala Lan is the region that lies on the east of Sweden, which is
also known as "Little Sweden" because it encompasses small parts of
all of Sweden. Nothing in Uppsala Lan is exactly small, everything is just
situated a little closer. This is where Sweden was born and here many momentous
events have changed the passage of time. This is the place for the holidays,
which are planned to include everything. The only thing that is missing in
Uppsala Lan are mountain ranges, the rest including salt stained cliffs, untamed
rapids, majestic castles and open fields is situated within few miles and it is
not any trouble to travel around the region. The capital town of Uppsala Lan,
Uppsala is definitely worth a visit as it has a lot to offer to its visitors.
If you want to experience a lot, this is where you should come in the summer.
Everything is situated within a few miles, from salt stained cliffs and untamed
rapids to majestic castles and open fields.
Uppsala Lan's nature is full of contrasts as has been mentioned earlier, the
only things that are missing are mountain ranges. Nature types that are
characteristic for Uppsala Lan are the vast, multifaceted archipelagos in the
south-east, the mountainous coastal region (Roslagen) with its many narrow
cultivated valleys and numerous lakes, the flat country north of Malaren and the
vast forests in the northern part of the province. Of all these, the northern
part of Stockholm archipelago, which is a part of the province of Uppsala Lan,
is the most beautiful.
The history of Uppsala Lan is full of momentous changes and events which have
shaped the nation of Sweden. This is where "Svea Rike" grew forth
during the Iron Age and one is constantly reminded of the heritage by the many
grave fields and rune stones that are scattered around the province. The most
famous of these remains are the "Uppsala Hogar".