Mälardalen & East Sweden · Uppsala County
Photoshoot in Uppsala
A photoshoot in Uppsala is a session with a reviewed local photographer in the cathedral quarter, along the Fyris river, in the Botanical Garden or at Gamla Uppsala, booked through a free availability request, from 2,490 kr for a portrait session and 2,990 kr for a couple.
Pricing
From 2,490 kr
- Region
- Mälardalen & East Sweden
- Photo spots
- 5
Prices shown are starting prices. Your final price depends on location, duration, date, coverage and photographer availability.
Quick answers
- How much does it cost?
- Photoshoot in Uppsala starts from 2,490 kr. The final price depends on the place, duration, date, time of day, travel and any add-ons such as film or drone, and is stated in your proposal before you book.
- When is the best time?
- The cathedral quarter is best in the morning, the riverside and castle in the late afternoon, and Gamla Uppsala at sunset, when the low light picks out the shape of the mounds.
- Which services are available here?
- Wedding Photography, Couple Photoshoot, Family Photoshoot, Portrait & Business Photography, Event Photography, and Maternity Photoshoot
- Getting there
- Trains run frequently from Stockholm Central (around 40 minutes) and from Arlanda Airport (around 20 minutes).
- Where does it take place?
- Popular places include Uppsala Cathedral (Domkyrkan) and the university quarter; Fyrisån riverside; Botanical Garden (Botaniska trädgården) and Uppsala Castle; Gamla Uppsala. Your photographer suggests the best spot for your date, the light and the crowds.
- How does booking work?
- Send a free request with your place, date and plans. Nordiora checks which professionals are available and replies with a proposal stating who will shoot, the package and the exact price. Nothing is booked until you accept.
Uppsala is Sweden's fourth city and its oldest university town, forty minutes north of Stockholm by train. The skyline is dominated by the cathedral, the tallest church in Scandinavia, and almost everything worth photographing sits within a short walk of it: the university buildings, the Fyris river with its bridges and cafés, the pink castle on the ridge and the baroque Botanical Garden below it.
The city has a calmer, more academic feel than Stockholm, with old stone buildings, student nations housed in grand villas, and a lot of greenery. That makes it a natural choice for couple sessions, family photos and graduation or business portraits, and for weddings in the cathedral or one of the city's smaller churches.
Just north of the city, Gamla Uppsala adds a completely different backdrop: grassy royal burial mounds from the Iron Age, an old stone church and open countryside. Many couples combine the two. Uppsala is an easy add-on to a trip to Stockholm, and Västerås lies further west along Lake Mälaren.
Photo spots — Uppsala
- 01
Uppsala Cathedral (Domkyrkan) and the university quarter
The brick Gothic cathedral, with its two tall spires, is the burial place of Gustav Vasa and Carl Linnaeus. Around it lie the University Main Building, the Gustavianum with its copper dome, and the Carolina Rediviva library at the top of the hill. The cobbled lanes and stone façades give a timeless, academic look.
- Best time
- Morning, when the façades are in soft light and the area is quiet. Blue hour for the lit cathedral.
- Access
- About 10 minutes on foot from Uppsala Central Station. Cobbles and slopes.
- 02
Fyrisån riverside
The Fyris river runs through the centre, lined with trees, cafés and small footbridges. Near the cathedral, the river drops over a weir at Islandsfallet beside an old mill that now houses the county museum. Riverside walks give relaxed, natural frames with the cathedral spires above the rooftops.
- Best time
- Late afternoon and golden hour; autumn, when the trees along the river turn yellow.
- Access
- In the centre, 5–10 minutes from the station. Level paths along both banks.
- 03
Botanical Garden (Botaniska trädgården) and Uppsala Castle
The university's Botanical Garden is laid out as a formal baroque garden below the pink walls of Uppsala Castle, with clipped hedges, flower beds and an orangery, plus a tropical greenhouse. From the castle ridge above, you look out over the city and the cathedral. It works for weddings, maternity and elegant portraits.
- Best time
- Late spring and summer for flowers; late afternoon for warm light on the castle.
- Access
- About 10–15 minutes on foot from the station, uphill to the castle. The garden has its own opening hours.
- 04
Gamla Uppsala
The royal mounds at Gamla Uppsala are large grassy burial mounds from around the 6th century, next to a medieval stone church and a museum. Open fields, wooden fences and big skies give a quiet, rural feel only a few kilometres from the city. Good for couples who want space and a sense of history.
- Best time
- Sunset, especially in late summer and autumn; misty mornings.
- Access
- About 15 minutes by city bus from the centre, or a short drive. Grass paths; please stay off the mounds where signs ask you to.
- 05
Linnéträdgården and Odinslund
Linnaeus' own garden, restored to his 18th-century layout, sits in the city centre near his former home. Odinslund, a small park by the cathedral, has tall trees and benches. Both are small and calm, useful for a short session or a few extra frames between other spots.
- Best time
- Summer for the garden; any time for Odinslund.
- Access
- Both in the centre, within 10 minutes on foot of the station. The garden is seasonal and has opening hours.
Best time
Seasons
May to September gives green parks, flowers in the Botanical Garden and long evenings. Valborg (30 April) is a huge student celebration in Uppsala, with crowds along the Fyris river and in the parks: memorable, but not the day for a quiet session. Late May and June bring graduations and students in white caps around the university. Autumn turns the riverside and Gamla Uppsala golden. Winter is quiet, sometimes snowy, and the cathedral looks good lit up in the afternoon dark.
Time of day
The cathedral quarter is best in the morning, the riverside and castle in the late afternoon, and Gamla Uppsala at sunset, when the low light picks out the shape of the mounds. In summer, sunset is after 22:00; in winter, plan around a mid-afternoon sunset.
Weather
Uppsala's climate is similar to Stockholm's but a little more continental: slightly colder winters with more reliable snow, and warm summers. Gamla Uppsala is open and exposed to wind. When it rains, the cathedral's porch, the arcades around the university and the Botanical Garden's tropical greenhouse (during opening hours) give shelter. Overcast skies suit the stone buildings and keep skin tones soft.
Getting there
Trains run frequently from Stockholm Central (around 40 minutes) and from Arlanda Airport (around 20 minutes). The cathedral, river, castle and gardens are all within walking distance of the station; Gamla Uppsala is a short bus ride or drive north. A one-hour session usually covers the cathedral quarter and the river, or the castle and garden; adding Gamla Uppsala needs a longer booking.
Good to know
No permit is needed for a private photoshoot in the city's streets and parks. The cathedral and other churches have their own rules for photography inside, especially during services and weddings, and the photographer follows the officiant's guidance. The Botanical Garden and Linnéträdgården are university gardens with opening hours and visitor rules; tripods and larger set-ups may need permission. Drone flights near Uppsala are affected by the military airfield at Ärna, north of the city, and by Arlanda's airspace to the south; a drone pilot checks current maps before confirming. At Gamla Uppsala, the mounds are an ancient monument and visitors are asked not to walk on some of them. See pricing for what changes the starting figure.
- Avoid Valborg (30 April) if you want quiet streets; book it if you want the festival atmosphere.
- Check the Botanical Garden's opening hours and season before planning around it.
- Combine the cathedral and Fyrisån in a one-hour session; they are next to each other.
- Book Gamla Uppsala for sunset and bring a warm layer: it is open and windy.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the cobbles and the climb to the castle.
Services in Uppsala
From 14,900 kr
Wedding Photography
Full-day wedding coverage anywhere in Sweden, from the ceremony to the speeches and first dance, by a matched local photographer.
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From 2,990 kr
Couple Photoshoot
An hour of relaxed, guided photos of the two of you in a Swedish city, on the coast or in Lapland, with a matched local photographer.
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From 2,990 kr
Family Photoshoot
An hour of relaxed family photos outdoors or at home, with a photographer who is good with children. Anywhere in Sweden.
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From 2,490 kr
Portrait & Business Photography
Headshots, team photos and personal branding portraits at your office, in a studio or outdoors, anywhere in Sweden.
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Availability
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Find a Photographer in UppsalaFrequently asked questions
Where are the best photo spots in Uppsala?
The cathedral and university quarter, the Fyris river and Islandsfallet, the Botanical Garden below Uppsala Castle, Linnéträdgården, and the royal mounds at Gamla Uppsala just north of the city.
How much does a photographer in Uppsala cost?
Portrait sessions start at 2,490 kr, couple sessions at 2,990 kr, family sessions at 2,990 kr and wedding photography at 14,900 kr. The final price depends on the photographer, date, time and duration, and is stated in your proposal.
Can we photograph inside Uppsala Cathedral?
Photography inside churches depends on the parish's rules and on what is happening there; during services and weddings the officiant decides. Outdoor sessions around the cathedral need no permission.
Is Uppsala easy to reach from Stockholm for a photoshoot?
Yes. Trains take around 40 minutes and the main spots are within walking distance of the station, so it works well as a half-day trip from Stockholm.
Can we fly a drone in Uppsala?
In some areas, but Uppsala is near a military airfield and Arlanda's airspace, so many places are restricted. Book drone photography and the pilot checks what is possible for your location.
Is Valborg a good time for photos in Uppsala?
It is lively and very crowded. For documentary-style or event photos it can be great; for calm couple or family portraits, choose another day.
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