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Drottningholm Palace

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Drottningholm Palace, the royal residence on Lovön island in Lake Mälaren west of Stockholm, a UNESCO site since 1991.

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Why go

  • The Chinese Pavilion, a rococo building from 1763–1770 with many exotic touches.
  • The Gothic tower in the park, the only one of several planned park buildings that was built.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 16:00Show all
MondayClosed
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FridayClosed
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00

Don't miss

  • Marble statues of the nine musesCarved by Flemish sculptor Nicolaes Millich for the entrance halls and staircase.Entrance halls and staircase of the palace. On the map
  • Ehrenstrahl-SalonAllegorical scenes by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, the court painter.Beside the state bedchamber in the palace. On the map
  • State bedchamber of Hedvig EleonoraOne of the most famous rooms of the palace.Inside the palace. On the map
  • Bronze sculptures by Adrien de VriesWorks by a leading Renaissance artist, set out in the park.In the park. On the map
  • Baroque gardenLaid out from drawings by Tessin the Younger and largely preserved. The English garden lies north of it, with two ponds and canals.In the palace grounds. On the map

Know before you go

  • Most of the palace and park are open to visitors.
  • Some areas are reserved for the royal family and are not open to visitors.
  • Visitors can come on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 to 16:00.

Tips for your visit

  • Allow time for the grounds, not only the palace: the theatre, the Chinese Pavilion and the Gothic tower are all on the estate.
  • The palace theatre keeps its original stage machinery and a collection of 30 stage sets.

Best time to visit

  • Come on a Saturday or Sunday, between 10:00 and 16:00, the hours given for visitors.

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  1. The name Drottningholm means 'queen's island'.

    Château de Drottningholm - Wikipedia

  2. Built for pleasure rather than defence, it was never a fortress.

    Château de Drottningholm - Wikipedia

  3. The Chinese Pavilion inspired a village at Tsarskoye Selo.

    Château de Drottningholm - Wikipedia

  4. Next door, the Vries Museum has the biggest collection of works by Adriaen de Vries.

    Schloss Drottningholm - Wikipedia
  5. 700,000 people

    Roughly 700,000 people come to the park and palace each year.

    Drottningholms slott - Wikipedia

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History

Johan III had a castle built on the island in the late 16th century, for his wife. It burned to the ground in 1661. Hedwig Eleonora then began the present palace in 1662 as a pleasure house, not a fortress. Nicodemus Tessin the Elder designed it and kept the old walls and vaulted cellars. After his death, his son Nicodemus Tessin the Younger took over the building work. Gustav III used it as a summer residence, and the palace theatre reached its golden age under him.

  1. 1661The first castle on the island burned to the ground.
  2. 1662Hedwig Eleonora began the present palace, designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder.
  3. 1744Louisa Ulrika received the palace as a wedding gift.
  4. 1766The palace theatre opened, replacing an earlier one that burned in 1762.
  5. 1777The Swedish state bought the palace from Louisa Ulrika.
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  1. 1981The king and queen made the south wing their official residence.
  2. 1991The palace area was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Sources: Drottningholm Palace - Wikipedia · Schloss Drottningholm - Wikipedia · Château de Drottningholm - Wikipedia · Drottningholms slott - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026

Where
Ekerövägen, Drottningholm

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of Drottningholm Palace?

Visitors can come on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 to 16:00.

How do you get to Drottningholm Palace from Stockholm?

The palace stands on Lovön island in Lake Mälaren, west of Stockholm. The road from Stockholm, now Drottningholmsvägen, was improved under Gustav III.

Is Drottningholm Palace a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes. The palace area has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1991, and it was the first such site in the country.

How many people visit Drottningholm Palace each year?

About 700,000 people visit the palace and park each year.

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