How to find IRF in Uppsala

The Swedish Institute of Space Physics in Uppsala is situated at Ångströmlaboratoriet and is integrated with the Institution of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University.

If you come by car, turn right just before the large parking place next to the Ångström Laboratory and drive along the building until you come to the parking place on the south side of the Ångström building. Enter the south entrance.

If you come by bus, enter the north entrance and walk through house 1 until you come to the south side of the building.

Take the lift to the 4th floor, and you will find the Institute of Space Physics in house 8.

Our administration and electronic laboratory is on the 3rd floor in house 8.

 

The closest airport is Stockholm Arlanda, approximately 35 km south of Uppsala. Public transport to Uppsala includes buses, trains and taxis. From these options, it can take between 20 and 45 minutes.

 

Arriving at IRF Uppsala from the airport

If you decide to rent a car, Stockholm Arlanda has the main car rental companies and more information can be found on the Arlanda website. However, parking at Ångstrom is limited, and therefore we would suggest visitors select one of the several public transport options listed below.

By Taxi:

You can take a taxi directly from Arlanda airport to Uppsala or IRF. Please pre-book a taxi and use either of the following companies:

• Taxikurir
• Uppsalataxi

Ensure to agree on a price before starting any taxi journey, which should be approximately 750-800 kr for a journey from Arlanda to Uppsala. We strongly advise not accepting rides based on a taximeter as it will be considerably more expensive.

By Train:

SL’s commuter trains to Stockholm and Uppsala stop at Arlanda Central Station, located in SkyCity between terminals 4 and 5.

You can buy tickets for the commuter train from SL’s and UL’s ordinary sales points, at the information desk in the arrival hall in terminal 5, and Arlanda Central Station.

• SL website: https://sl.se/en/in-english/
• UL website: https://www.ul.se/en

By Bus:

You can also take bus number 801 from Arlanda to Uppsala, and it will cost approximately SEK 117. Tickets can be purchased at the Arlanda Visitor Centre located in Terminal 5, or at information desks in Terminal 2 and Terminal 4. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased on board (please note that only card payment is accepted on board). The bus runs regularly during night time as well. For more information, please visit UL’s website.

 

Arriving at IRF Uppsala from Uppsala city centre

From Uppsala by bus: you can take bus 4 from Uppsala train station to Regementsvägen, which takes around 15 minutes. Check the UL website for times and also Google Maps.

From Uppsala on foot: You can walk to IRF from downtown Uppsala in around 30 minutes (2.7 km from the train station).