Drottningholm Palace

The Drottningholm Palace is the private residence of the Monarch of Sweden and his family. It was constructed in the 17th century and is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Located on the island Lovön, in Lake Mälar, the palace garden is also not to be missed.

Drottningholm Palace is one of Stockholm's foremost tourist attractions. The entire palace complex is one of quite breathtaking beauty. The palace we see today was built by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, after whose death the palace was finished by his son, Nicodemus Tessin the Younger. Around the palace, the Palace Theatre, the Palace Church, the Chinese Pavilion and the magnificent gardens and parks complete the complex. The baroque garden is the oldest of these, surrounded by thick tree avenues and lined with statues throughout. North of this is the garden built by Gustav III, with ponds and bridges, and marble statues. The rooms on the south side of the palace are meant only for the royal family members. The palace and gardens are open throughout the year for the public, barring any specific closures.