Donning of the Caps at Carolina

Come to the Donning of the Caps and experience the magic atmosphere on Carolina Hill! Greet the coming of spring together with Uppsala University’s Vice-Chancellor and other enthusiastic Walpurgis Eve celebrators.

The Donning of the Caps is the main event of the Walpurgis Eve celebrations. Thousands of celebrators gather in front of Carolina Rediviva to don their student caps, all at once. At 3 o’clock sharp the Vice-Chancellor waves her hat from the balcony and is greeted by thousands of waving hats among the gathered celebrators.

15.00 The Donning of the Caps. Uppsala University’s Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt welcomes spring on the Carolina Rediviva balcony.

See you on Carolina Hill at 3 p.m. sharp!