Uppland history tour Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
tour and travel to historical sites across Uppland where Sweden began
About Uppland history tour
Just like the rest of Scandinavia, Uppland was covered by ice during the last Ice Age. With the post-glacial rebound, much of the Uppland plains were below sea level until 2000BC, but as soon as they rose above the sea, they were quickly settled. From 500AD, archaeological artifacts are plentiful, including gold, iron weapons, and tools. Except laconic texts on runestones, domestic written records were few up to the 12th century AD. Most texts on the Norse people were written by missionaries and their adversaries. While the Old Norse tribes have a long history, theViking Agemade the greatest impact abroad. From the 8th to the 11th centuries, seafarers from Uppland travelled across the Baltic Sea, reaching today's Russia and the Middle East.
Uppland history tour Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 4 sections including: