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Heby
Skip Heby unless you want a moose tour or a quiet stop between Uppsala and Dalarna: half a day is enough for the moose park, then move on.
Heby is a small town in northwestern Uppsala County, best known for Gårdsjö Moose Park and the nearby Färnebofjärden National Park. Most travellers pass through on the way to Dalarna or Gävle. A half-day stop for the moose tour is the main reason to visit.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (short days, cold, moose park closed or limited hours)
- Airport
- ARN
- Nights
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- Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
- Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
- Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Heby112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Heby, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used.Sweden-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.Sweden-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.Sweden-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.Sweden-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sweden-wide
- SafetyHeby is very safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)); cafés reserve them for customers.Sweden-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 114 14 police non-emergency · 1177 Health advice (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 19:00 weekdays, 15:00 Saturdays and all Sunday.Museums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 7:00 PM weekdays, 3:00 PM Saturdays and all Sunday.Sweden-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportARN Stockholm Arlanda (About 1 h 15 min by car or train via Uppsala).
- Getting aroundHeby is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeekr 30–45
- BeerBeer (draught)kr 55–80
- Museum or sight ticketMoose park entry (adult)kr 240
A day, not counting the bed: Budget kr 500–800 · Mid kr 800–1,500 · High kr 1,500+
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ARN Stockholm Arlanda (About 1 h 15 min by car or train via Uppsala)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
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Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Heby: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
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Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
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Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
Apr
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0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Heby is walkable. For the moose park and national park you need a car or taxi; no local bus service to those sites.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Train from Heby station, about 30 min
Cathedral, university and Gamla Uppsala.
Sala
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Train from Heby station, about 15 min
Silver mine and wooden town.
Färnebofjärden National Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car, about 20 min north of Heby
River archipelago with hiking trails; no public transport.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Heby centre
Heby Wärdshus is the main option; basic rooms, close to the station.
Gårdsjö Moose Park
Cottages inside the moose enclosure for an overnight stay.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- kr 500–800 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 800–1,500 excl. bed
- High
- kr 1,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee | kr 30–45 |
| Lunch (dagens rätt) | kr 95–130 |
| Beer (draught) | kr 55–80 |
| Moose park entry (adult) | kr 240 |
| Train Heby–Uppsala one way | kr 85–120 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Moose park hours vary greatly by season: check the calendar before you go.
- Färnebofjärden National Park has no public transport access from Heby; you need a car.
- Last trains to Uppsala and Sala run until about 23:00; taxis are scarce.Last trains to Uppsala and Sala run until about 11:00 PM; taxis are scarce.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Police non-emergency
- 114 14
- Health advice
- 1177
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Police non-emergency114 14
- Health advice1177
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Heby–Uppsala: about kr 85–120, about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Heby centre → Gårdsjö Moose Park: about kr 200–300
Say or show
- Hej — Hello (hey)
- Tack — Thank you (tack)
- Hur mycket kostar det? — How much is it? (hoor mycket kostar det)
- Kan jag betala med kort? — Can I pay by card? (kan yag betala med kort)
- Var är toaletten? — Where is the toilet? (var er toaletten)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Heby. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (short days, cold, moose park closed or limited hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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