Best Beaches In & Near Uppsala
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1. Smedsuddsbadet
Jane Mejdahl Travel time from Uppsala: approx 1 hr
The popular lakeside swimming beach of Smedsuddsbadet is located within easy reach of downtown Stocholm, Sweden's capital city. The beach has a sandy foreshore and is backed by the well-kept lawns of Ralambshov Park, ideal for picnicing and sunbathing.
During the summer it gets pretty busy here - it's only a small beach and serves a major city. It is also easy to get to, being only 10 minutes walk from… read more »
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2. Långholmsbadet
Holger.Ellgaard Travel time from Uppsala: approx 1 hr
For a city in Scandinavia that isn't even on the coast Stockholm has some surprisingly good beaches within a stone's throw of the city centre. Chief among these is Långholmsbadet, a modest strip of sand backed by the lawns and parkland of Långholmen island.
The beach is just a short walk from the trendy district of Hornstull with its hipster bars and cafes. In fact it is pretty easy to get… read more »
