Palace · Ekerö, Stockholm

Drottningholm Palace

Drottningholm Palace
Photo: Holger.Ellgaard, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Drottningholm Palace is the private home of the Swedish royal family. The site includes a baroque palace, English landscape park, Chinese pavilion, and the Drottningholm Court Theater. Visitors tour furnished royal rooms, gardens, and the preserved 18th-century stage.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 6 of Stockholm: One Week

Visiting Drottningholm Palace: what to know

Tickets
Admission fees apply; check the official website for current prices.
Time needed
Two to three hours for palace and gardens.
Best time
May through September for full garden access.
Getting there
Boat from central Stockholm or bus to Ekerö.

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Day 6 of Stockholm: One Week

Drottningholm

How Drottningholm Palace fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Drottningholm PalaceEkerö
  2. 14:00Drottningholm Palace TheatreEkerö
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Drottningholm Palace FAQs

Is Drottningholm Palace open every day?

Hours vary by season and section. Confirm current schedule on the official site before travel.

How do I reach Drottningholm Palace from Stockholm?

Take the ferry from Stadshuskajen or bus 176 or 177 via Brommaplan.

Can I see the royal family during a visit?

The family resides there but public areas do not include private quarters.

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