cathedral
Uppsala Cathedral
Scandinavia's largest cathedral and the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Uppsala, Sweden · Europe
Knivsta is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sävja, 21km from Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala).
Knivsta is a town located in Uppsala, Sweden. With a population of 7,977, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Knivsta 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 Knivsta to your route.
Knivsta is a locality and the seat of Knivsta Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden with 20,167 inhabitants. It is known for being one of the safest areas in Sweden, consistently ranking among the top 5 safest municipalities (out of 290) for more than a decade.
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Knivsta is located in Uppsala, Sweden, Europe. The coordinates are 59.7256 latitude, 17.7875 longitude.
Knivsta has a population of approximately 7,977 people, making it a town in Sweden.
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Full driving guide for Sweden8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Scandinavia's largest cathedral and the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden.
17 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
An ancient religious and political centre of Sweden with three massive royal burial mounds dating to the 5th–6th centuries.
21 km · about 25 min drive
castle
The private residence of the Swedish royal family, a UNESCO-listed 17th-century palace with a Chinese Pavilion and Baroque theatre.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Stockholm's medieval old town on an island, a maze of cobblestone alleys, colourful facades, the Royal Palace, and the Nobel Prize Museum.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
The iconic waterfront building where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each December, with a golden mosaic hall and a tower offering city views.
47 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Home to the almost fully intact 17th-century warship Vasa that sank on her maiden voyage, the most visited museum in Scandinavia.
47 km · about 55 min drive
museum
An interactive museum dedicated to Sweden's most famous pop group, where visitors can virtually perform with ABBA's holographic avatars.
48 km · about 55 min drive
museum
The world's first open-air museum, founded in 1891, displaying 150 historic Swedish buildings and a Nordic zoo on Djurgården island.
48 km · about 55 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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