Bonfires on Walpurgis Night

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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