Linnaeus' country estate – a national treasure

Carl Linnaeus bought the small estate Hammarby, 15 km SE of Uppsala, in 1758. He wanted a farm in the countryside where he could spend the summers together with his family, away from the unhealthy environment of Uppsala.

Today, few Swedish manors offer such an authentic 18th century setting. It reflects the private life of Linnaeus as well as his scientific work.


Blommande ängsnäva, Sylvaticum pratense, i Upplandsträdgården med huvudbyggnaden på Linnés Hammarby i bakgrunden.

Opening hours

Open 14 May – 20 September.

The café is open Tuesday–Sunday May–August, and weekends in September.

Week 3

  • Monday 12/01
    Öppnar 14 maj
  • Tuesday 13/01
    Öppnar 14 maj
  • Wednesday 14/01
    Öppnar 14 maj
  • Thursday 15/01
    Öppnar 14 maj
  • Friday 16/01
    Öppnar 14 maj
  • Saturday 17/01
    Öppnar 14 maj
  • Sunday 18/01
    Öppnar 14 maj

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