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Knivsta

Uppsala, Sweden · Europe

About Knivsta

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.

About Knivsta

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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Where is Knivsta located?

Knivsta is located in Uppsala, Sweden, Europe. The coordinates are 59.7256 latitude, 17.7875 longitude.

What is the population of Knivsta?

Knivsta has a population of approximately 7,977 people, making it a town in Sweden.

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Quick Information

Population
7,977
Continent
Europe
Country
Sweden
Region
Uppsala
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
59.7256, 17.7875

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Sweden

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
114 14
Driving side
right

Dipped headlights required at all times. Watch for wildlife (moose/deer) on rural roads.

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Worth the detour from Knivsta

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Uppsala Cathedral

Scandinavia's largest cathedral and the seat of the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden.

17 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala)

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

Drottningholm Palace

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

Gamla Stan, Stockholm

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

Stockholm City Hall

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

Vasa 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

ABBA The 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

Skansen Open-Air 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

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Knivsta.

Alsike

🇸🇪 Sweden

3 km awayPop. 3,833

Sävja

🇸🇪 Sweden

11 km away

Märsta

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12 km away

Sigtuna

🇸🇪 Sweden

13 km awayPop. 9,074

Rosersberg

🇸🇪 Sweden

17 km awayPop. 1,765

Uppsala

🇸🇪 Sweden

17 km awayPop. 177,074

Flogsta

🇸🇪 Sweden

17 km awayPop. 7,095

Gamla Uppsala

🇸🇪 Sweden

21 km awayPop. 17,973

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