Uppsala domkyrkas skattkammare
Cathedral museum (Skattkammaren) in the north tower with Drottning Margareta's golden kjortel (gown), the Sturekläderna (Sture garments), royal funeral regalia and church treasures of gold and silver.
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About the museum
Skattkammaren (the Treasury) is the museum of Uppsala Cathedral and is located in the cathedral's north tower, spread over three floors. The museum shows objects that have been used in the cathedral's services, including textiles and objects of gold and silver.
In addition, a number of remarkable objects with no church connection are shown. Drottning Margareta's golden kjortel (gown) is the world's only surviving festive gown from the Middle Ages. The so-called Sturekläderna are the only complete men's costumes that survive from the late 16th century of the Swedish Renaissance. The museum also has funeral regalia after the kings Gustav Vasa and Johan III and their queens, as well as Gustav Vasa's sword.
Visitors can walk around on their own, join an open viewing on certain Sundays, or listen to a recorded audio guide on their mobile phone that leads through the museum floor by floor.
Highlights
- Drottning Margareta's golden kjortel (gown), the world's only surviving festive gown from the Middle Ages
- The Sturekläderna, complete men's costumes from the late 16th century
- Funeral regalia after Gustav Vasa, Johan III and their queens
- Gustav Vasa's sword
- Church textiles and objects of gold and silver from the cathedral's services
Permanent exhibition
- Skattkammaren – The cathedral museum shows church textiles and objects of gold and silver, Drottning Margareta's golden kjortel (gown), the Sturekläderna and royal funeral regalia.
- Operated by
- Uppsala domkyrkoförsamling (Svenska kyrkan)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 80 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and young people under 18 have free admission. |
| Groups | SEK 60 per personBooked groups pay SEK 60 per person aged 18 and over. |
Uppsala Cathedral has no admission fee; admission is charged only for the Skattkammaren museum. Groups with a guide from another organiser must book their visit in advance (at most 15 people at a time).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Skattkammaren is not accessible with a pram, rollator or wheelchair, or for people who have difficulty with stairs. In the event of a fire alarm the lift is switched off, and the museum is evacuated via a narrow spiral staircase and a walkway on the roof. The cathedral itself is accessible for wheelchairs and rollators. Disabled parking is north of the cathedral towers.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Stroller-friendly: not available
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car parking at S:t Eriks torg between Saluhallen and the cathedral. Tourist buses park on Biskopsgatan along Riddartorget (for a maximum of 24 hours, Monday–Friday).
- Accessible parking
From Uppsala central station it is about 1 km, or a 15-minute walk, to the cathedral. From the E4 the cathedral is signposted.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Katedralkaféet (Cathedral Café) and Katedralbutiken (Cathedral Shop) are in the cathedral; toilets are on the café's basement level.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | During term time an open viewing of the Skattkammaren is held on the first and third Sunday of the month at 13:45 (at most 15 participants; registration at the Katedralbutiken from 12:30 the same day). Booked viewings: visningar.uppsaladomkyrka@svenskakyrkan.se or +46 18 430 36 16. The audio guide plays on the mobile phone via the cathedral's website and starts on floor 7. |
