The last day of April marks a day, but among Uppsala's students, spring is often celebrated over three days: skvalborg, kvalborg, and valborg. During valborg, classic champagne galas are held at several student nations, though the specific nations and exact dates for 2026 have not been disclosed. The entrance tickets, recently released, are coveted, with the total number available and demand level remaining unclear.
Students brave cold and rain for hours to get their hands on festival wristbands, while others choose to bid on the secondary market. Valborg tickets are resold online – several thousand kronor more expensive, though measures to address ticket reselling and price inflation have not been detailed. Even for those who choose the regular price, it means opening the wallet more than before.
In the clip above: How much more expensive it has become to celebrate valborg at Snerikes and Stocken, though the exact increase compared to previous years is unknown. The clock is hung in place at Carolina Rediviva – 23 days left until the last day of April.