Dark Folklore & Witchcraft Walk with Sweden History Tours
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly walking on city streets.
Overview
Step into Uppsala's shadowed alleys with Sweden History Tours to uncover chilling tales of 17th-century witch hunts and mysterious plant magic. This one-hour walk blends dark history and folklore in a uniquely atmospheric city setting.
Witches, sorcery, dark folklore and plant magic 1h - Uppsala city walk
Special walk • All ages
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About This Adventure
Embark on a chilling one-hour journey through Uppsala's shadowy alleys, exploring the dark folklore of witches and magical plants. Discover the eerie history of the 17th-century witch hunts, hear tales of curses and protective herbs, and delve into the mysteries of Swedish sorcery, guided by an expert in the city's haunted past.
Duration
1 hour
About
Follow on a different city walk about witches, nightmare creatures, magical plants and the folklore belonging to the darkness. Apart from walking among alleys and the green lungs within Uppsala city you’ll taste, smell and hear about protective herbs and magical plants.
In this horror walk around witches, the dark folklore’s curses and evil vaesen we’ll follow the Swedish Royal Sorcery Commission, anno 1669, tries to exterminate the evil. Explore the trials of witches and accusations of sorcery, about healing plants and evil folklore creatures created by curses or black magic. Get to know some effective means of protection as juniper needles, misteltoe and other exiting herb magic as well as toothache threes.
During this historical city walk you’ll get an insight in the Swedish witch hunt in 17th C, dark folklore creatures and herb magic. Hear about bloody rituals as Årsgång, curse journeys or the hunt for human bones to dark churchyards. This tour is lead by an Authorized Uppsala city guide.
Meeting place: Riddartorget i Uppsala, at the side of the Cathedral. Duration: 1h,
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Meeting point: Riddartorget, Biskopsgatan, Uppsala
Places we visit: Uppsala alleyways and parks
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour covers cobblestone streets and uneven alleyways, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Bring a light jacket
Uppsala's unpredictable weather means a light layer is useful, especially in cooler months.
Watch your step in narrow alleys
Some parts of the tour pass through tight, dimly lit pathways—stay alert for uneven surfaces.
Ask questions during the walk
Guides encourage interaction—feel free to dive deeper into stories and local myths.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban foxes that roam the parks
- Birds native to Fyris River ecosystem
History
Uppsala was a center of the 17th-century witch hysteria in Sweden, where trials led to numerous executions and left a dark cultural imprint.
Conservation
Efforts in Uppsala focus on preserving historic buildings and maintaining green spaces in the city, balancing tourism with community heritage.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating cobbled streets and uneven paths comfortably.
Light rain jacket
Helpful for unpredictable weather and light showers during the walk.
spring|fall specific
Layered clothing
Allows adjustment to changing temperatures during your time outdoors.
all specific
Portable flashlight
Useful when navigating dim alleyways as dusk falls early in colder months.
fall|winter specific