Drottningholm Palace

945 reviews

2 hrs

Take a look around the stunning private residence of the Swedish royal family, a grand palace on the banks of Lake Mälaren.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Museums
Landmarks and monuments

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Adult 13–64 years

€ 155,00€ 172,22

Child 4–12 yearsi

€ 108,50€ 120,56

Estimated total · € 155,00

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Overview

Featuring on UNESCO's World Heritage list, Drottningholm Palace is the most well-preserved royal castle built in the 1600s in Sweden and at the same time is representative of all European architecture for the period. The Palace is also the permanent home residence of their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden. The rooms in the southern wing of the palace are reserved for this purpose. The rest of the palace and grounds are open to the public year-round.

The Drottningholm Palace style and architecture was inspired by 17th and 18th French models such as the Chateau de Versailles and was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1991. The parterres you can see at the waterfront are reconstruction of the originals from 1723.

Location

Drottningholm
178 93 Stockholm

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Oliver J.
Jan 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, matching what friends told us—but better in person. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Maya W.
Oct 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. worth blocking a half-day for.

Maya T.
Mar 2026
Straightforward redemption with our pass. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, even though it was a busy day.

Maya M.
Jun 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. (Highlights matched what was advertised, worth blocking a half-day for.)

Ada L.
Jan 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, we’d echo the hype online.

Leo M.
Jan 2026
Helpful crew and clear instructions. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Marcus L.
Mar 2026
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Views exceeded our expectations, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Ada F.
Jan 2025
We’d happily do this again. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, we’d echo the hype online. (Helpful contrasts with nearby attractions.)

Nadia J.
Nov 2025
Easy to combine with other sights. we’d echo the hype online.

Marcus Q.
Jun 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

James N.
Jun 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. We learned more than expected in a short visit, and overall it was one of our favorite stops. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

Noah W.
Mar 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, we’d echo the hype online.

James Y.
May 2026
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, with straightforward entry.

Ada E.
Feb 2026
Clear signage when we arrived. with straightforward entry.

Yuki A.
Jun 2025
The pace worked well with kids. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

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