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 44

  • Monday 26/10
    Closed
  • Tuesday 27/10
    Closed
  • Wednesday 28/10
    Closed
  • Thursday 29/10
    Closed
  • Friday 30/10
    Closed
  • Saturday 31/10
    Closed
  • Sunday 1/11
    Closed

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