A Tribute to the Spring at Gunillaklockan
30 Apr - 30 Apr
Plats: Gunillaklockan, Uppsala slott
21:00-22:00
At 9:00 PM, Allmänna Sången will perform at the traditional Spring Tribute at Gunillaklockan, by Uppsala Castle. Allmänna Sången, with alumni, will sing songs related to spring, and the Curator Curatorum, John Wester, will give the traditional spring speech at Gunillaklockan. This will be followed by a short tribute from the chair of Uppsala Student Union, Elsa Ewert. This celebration of the arrival of spring has been held uninterrupted for 200 years.
The Spring Tribute will be broadcasted through Sveriges Radio and is a collaboration between the Curators’ Convention, Allmänna Sången, Uppsala Municipality, and Sveriges Radio.
You are warmly invited to join in celebrating April 30th and the arrival of spring!
Bonfires on Walpurgis Night
30 Apr - 30 Apr
Plats: Various places, Uppsala
18:00-22:00
Majbrasa, majkase, majbål – the bonfires on valborg or Walpurgis goes by many names. In Sweden and Finland, the Walpurgis celebration traditionally ends with the lighting of large bonfires – known as valborgseld, valborgsmässobål, majbål, majkase or most commonly, majbrasa. Once the fire is lit, a choir often sings traditional spring songs and someone gives a speech to welcome the season.
Bonfires 2025
Uppsala- Hospitalträdgården, Ulleråker
Celebrate with a spring address, a fire show, and choir performances. Festivities start at 6:00 PM, and the bonfire will be lit at 8:50 PM.
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Uppsala – Gamla Uppsala, Gamla Upsala hembygdsförening
Spring address and choir singing, torchlight procession with the scouts, bonfire, and fireworks! The bonfire will be lit around 9:00 PM, with fireworks around 9:30 PM. The organizer encourage you to cycle or take the bus, as parking is limited.
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Almunge – Almunge Hembygdsgille
Celebrations with coffee and treats starting at 6:30 PM. The bonfire will be lit at 8:00 PM.
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Björklinge hembygdsförening
Spring address and bonfire, starting at 7:00 PM.
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Björklinge – Forsby bygdegård
Enjoy grilled sausages, coffee, a lottery, and a fishing pond for children. The bonfire will be lit at 7:00 PM.
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Bälinge – Åkerby Kyrka
Songs, spring address, coffee, and bonfire starting at 7:00 PM.
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Bälinge – Ekebykorset
The bonfire will be lit at 8:45 PM.
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Storvreta – badplatsen
Celebrations start at 5:00 PM. A torchlight procession to light the bonfire will depart from Coop and Ica Solen around 8:00 PM.
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Uppsala – Granebergs IP i Sunnersta
The bonfire will be lit at 9:00 PM.
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Uppsala – Flogsta, TV-masten
Spring address and bonfire starting at 8:00 PM.
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Uppsala – Valsätrakyrkan
Art exhibition, gospel concert, and coffee service. Festivities begin at 7:00 PM, and the bonfire will be lit at 9:00 PM.
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Additional Walpurgis Night Bonfires Approved by the Police
Uppsala – Fålhagen, Stabby
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Vänge – Rallarvägen
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Lövstalöt – Enevadsvägen
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Take public transport
If you plan to visit one of the bonfires, we encourage you to use public transport rather than driving. Parking is limited at each location and can fill up quickly. Public transport also has many advantages – most importantly, it helps reduce overall carbon emissions and contributes to protecting the environment.
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Choir by the Fyrisån
30 Apr - 30 Apr
Plats: Fyrisån
10:00-12:00
The student choirs at SLU celebrate the spring with singing.
As a spectator of the Forsränning (river-rafting), you can enjoy spring songs performed by the two student choirs at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences – ULLA and UD. The choirs will move along Fyrisån throughout the morning, singing at various locations.
Face-painting, drawing and art show
30 Apr - 30 Apr
Plats: S:t Erikstorg
10:00-14:00
Family Activities at S:t Eriks Torg During Valborg
Welcome to a vibrant Valborg celebration with activities for the whole family – right in the heart of Uppsala! In collaboration with Uppsala Estetiska gymnaisum, class ESB23A, S:t Eriks Torg will be filled with creativity, inspiration, and artistic experiences.
Face Painting
Students from the aesthetic program will transform both children’s and adults’ faces with playful and imaginative designs—spreading joy and color to all.
Art Exhibition
Discover artwork created by the school’s talented students. The exhibition offers insight into young artists’ creative expressions, providing both inspiration and reflection.
Coloring Station
A space to sit down and create your own masterpiece. With paints and brushes available, everyone can add their personal touch to the celebration.
Next to the activities, a selection of food trucks will offer delicious treats. Take the opportunity to enjoy great food and immerse yourself in the Valborg festivities in the city center!
Time: 10-14
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Walpurgis at Flustret
30 Apr - 27 May
Plats: Flustret
11:00-03:00
Experience Uppsalas huge festival!
Walpurgis in Uppsala is special and absolutely extraordinary here at Flustret.
Don´t miss a second of this wonderful day of party!
Champange, live music and a party atmosphere the whole day!
DJ Mark L will throw a great day party and our walpurgis favorites DouJag is offering an awesome show on stage!
We open att 11.00 and are open the whole day and night untill 03.00
Going out=coming home
TICKETS:
We have different tickets to spread out eventual queues. The following tickets are possible to buy:
Entrance Day party: Valid 11.00 – 11.45 Be on time! We recomend that you come at the latest at 11.15
Entrance Day party: Valid 11.00 – 12.00 Be on time! We recomend that you come at the latest at 11.30
Entrance Day party: Valid 11.00 – 12.30 Be on time! We recomend that you come at the latest at 11.45
NEW! Entrance Day party: Valid 11.00 – 13.30 Be on time! We recomend that you come at the latest at 12.45
Naturally its the time that you got when you purchased your ticket that´s valid but you can also come earlier. Please note that your ticket expires at the endtime on your ticket. It is your responsibility to be on time! We are doing our best to make sure you get in as quickly as possible but on a day like this its inevitable that queues will form.
Walpurgis day including the night (if you choose to stay)
advance purchase: 200kr + service charge
at the door: 400kr depending on avialable space
Entrance for only the Night club:
Advance purchase: 200kr + service charge valid 20.00 – 23.00
At the door: 300kr
OUTSIDE DRINK TABLE DURING the DAYPARTY BOOK YOUR VIP-PACKAGE FOR WALPURGIS
Book a VIP-table for Walpurgis and give your company the service they deserve! When you book a table with us you can skip the line, Entrance is included in the table and of course you will be served at the table! The tables are bookable for arrival 11.00 – 12.00. You can wish for a time when you e-mail us and we get back to you with the time that´s avilable, after that you will pay in advance for your table.
If you can´t find what you are looking for in our VIP-packages we will customise one according to your wishes. For bookings and questions e-mail drinkbord@flustret.se
ALL TABLES INCLUDING PACKAGE OF YOUR CHOOSING MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE AND COST BETWEEN 10.00KR – 30.000KR CHOOSE THE PACKAGE THAT FITS YOUR COMPANY
Poplands
28 Apr - 30 Apr
Plats: Uplands nation
15:00-02:00
Join us for some groove, friends, and endless memories!
TIME: 15:00 – 02:00
Champagnegalopp at Snerikes
30 Apr - 30 Apr
Plats: Södermanlands-Nerikes nation
12:00-17:00
Dear members of the Södermanlands-Nerikes nation
Valborg in Uppsala is something very special – and the best way to celebrate the day is with us at Champagnegaloppen!
On April 30th, Snerikes will be transformed into a party where we will offer a day filled with bubbles, fantastic music and unforgettable energy! Do you want to experience Walpurgisday at its best? Then this is the place to be!
Date and time: April 30th, 12-17
Location: Snerikes inner courtyard
NATIONAL CARD/GUEST CARD REQUIRED
Sillunch at Göteborg’s nation
30 Apr - 30 Apr
Plats: Göteborgs nation
11:00-14:30
Walpurgisday in Uppsala is not complete without a lovely, traditional herring lunch! Together we celebrate spring with a rich summer buffet with everything from herring to pies.
When we have eaten the herring, emptied our glasses and sung the songs, we march, accompanied by a rudimentary, loud orchestra with drums and singing, to the hat-making ceremony in Carolina-backen where we, together with thousands of others, welcome spring!
Information about ticket sales etc. can be found on Göteborgs Nation’s social media.
Sillunch at Kalmar nation
30 Apr - 31 Mar
Plats: Kalmar nation
11:30-14:30
Last of April and herring — can you name a more iconic duo? Didn’t think so! Several different kinds of herring are promised, and of course there will be vegetarian and vegan options. Let the songs ring through the banquet hall in between the traditional Valborg river rafting and mösspåtagning. Contact the Fourth Curator to sign up.
What? Herring lunch
Where? Kalmar nation (obviously)!
When? April 30, 11:30
Price? 200/250 kr (member/non member)
Sillunch Gotlands nation
30 Apr - 30 Apr
Plats: Gotlands nation
11:00-14:30
At Valborg we once again set the table for a fantastic herring lunch with all the food you could wish for with an incredible view of the Fyrisån River and Uppsala, which is what you want on this particular day. After lunch we trudge to Carolinabacken for the usual donning of the hats!