Uppsala's Ekonomikumparken has turned into a massive litter field after Valborg celebrations. Cleaners and visitors describe the scene as 'fucking filthy'. Police report a calm event without serious disturbances.
Following Valborg on April 30, 2026, Ekonomikumparken in Uppsala turned into a vast litter field, as in previous years. Early on the morning of May 1, SVT Uppsala reported smells of old champagne and garbage in the park.
Rubbish collector Henrik Norberg commented: "It looks fucking filthy." Izabella Varhos noted: "I thought it was a bit less than usual, but we also arrived a bit later this time."
Last year, nearly 1,500 kilos of litter were cleared from Ekonomikumparken and Observatorieparken, according to Destination Uppsala. This year's figure is not yet known.
Police spokesperson Magnus Klarin from polisregion Mitt described the celebration as calm. "The goal was for it to be a folk festival and it was. In Uppsala, it does not seem to have been as rowdy as in other parts of the country," he said.
