cathedral
Uppsala Cathedral
Scandinavia's largest cathedral and the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Uppsala, Sweden · Europe
Irsta sits on the route: 20 minutes from Enköping, 45km from Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala).
Irsta is a town located in Uppsala, Sweden. With a population of 2,534, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Irsta sits in Sweden, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Stockholm time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Irsta to your route.
The Battle of Sparrsätra was fought in 1247 between the forces of King Eric XI of Sweden and rebels led by Holmger Knutsson near Enköping in Sweden. It occurred during a poorly documented period in Swedish history; as a result, many details are uncertain and conjectural.
Although it was not the end of the FolkungRead more
rebellion, many scholars consider it to have marked the end of the old order, leading to the Uppland Swedes' loss of their semi-aristocratic status, and to the beginning of taxation by the King.
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Irsta is located in Uppsala, Sweden, Europe. The coordinates are 59.7000 latitude, 16.9333 longitude.
Irsta has a population of approximately 2,534 people, making it a town in Sweden.
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Full driving guide for Sweden3 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Scandinavia's largest cathedral and the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden.
43 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
An ancient religious and political centre of Sweden with three massive royal burial mounds dating to the 5th–6th centuries.
45 km · about 50 min drive
castle
Round-towered 16th-century castle on Lake Mälaren at Mariefred, holding the Swedish national portrait collection.
52 km · about 60 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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