Uppsala Old Cemetery, Ecclesiastical cemetery complex in Uppsala, Sweden

Uppsala Old Cemetery is a burial ground featuring monuments, graves, and structures built over several centuries. The site combines areas of ground burial with standing memorials that represent different periods of Swedish architecture and design.

The cemetery opened at the end of the 18th century, after a 1785 speech by physician J. L. Odhelius against burials inside churches led Gustav III to raise the issue in the Riksdag. A small churchyard had existed on the same site since the mid-1600s. Governor Elis Schröderheim's proposal was confirmed by royal resolution on 5 July 1793, and the cemetery reached its present extent with the 1959 purchase of land near Triangeln.

The cemetery reflects how Swedish society honors its dead and marks time through memorial traditions. Walking through, you notice how grave designs and inscriptions tell stories about social customs and values across generations.

The grounds have marked pathways and are relatively level, making walking easy throughout the site. Daytime visits work best since sunlight helps you read inscriptions and see the details of monuments clearly.

Some graves carry markers that are part of a guidance system for visitors exploring the grounds. These marks help you discover stories and information about specific individuals and locations as you walk around.