Drottningholm Palace

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Drottningholm Palace Theatre

Built in 1766 for Queen Lovisa Ulrika, one of the world's best-preserved 18th-century theatres, its wooden stage machinery still worked by hand. Guided tours year round.

Permanent collection

The Reception Halls

State rooms shaped by queens Hedvig Eleonora and Lovisa Ulrika: Baroque staircase, Ehrenstrahl Drawing Room, Hedvig Eleonora's State Bedchamber and Lovisa Ulrika's library.

Permanent collectionkr 170

Museum de Vries

The world's largest collection of Adriaen de Vries bronzes, war booty from Prague and Frederiksborg, in the 1700s Dragoon Stables. Open on booked group tours.

Permanent collectionkr 140

The Chinese Pavilion

Rococo pleasure palace in the park, a 1753 birthday surprise for Lovisa Ulrika, with original Chinese silk wall coverings, lacquer screens and porcelain. Open in summer.

Permanent collectionkr 140

Evert Lundquist's Studio

The painter Evert Lundquist's studio (1953-92) in the old machine house by the Chinese Pavilion, now a museum of his oils, charcoal drawings and drypoints.

Permanent collectionkr 170

Drottningholm Palace Park

Free, open all year: a Tessin Baroque garden with Hercules fountain and de Vries bronze casts, an 18th-century English landscape park and bosquets by the Chinese Pavilion.

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Visitor Information

How much does Drottningholm Palace cost?

Standard adult admission to Drottningholm Palace is kr 170. Students SEK 150, ages 7-17 SEK 85, 6 and under free. Combined ticket with the Chinese Pavilion SEK 250.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Drottningholm Palace?

Drottningholm Palace is open Daily 10:00-17:00 through 30 September 2026. From October: weekends only 10:00-16:00 (plus 31 Oct). Closed 7-30 December 2026; open 31 Dec and 1-6 Jan 2027, 10:00-16:00. The park is open year round.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Drottningholm Palace?

Drottningholm Palace is located at Drottningholms slott, Drottningholm, Ekerö Municipality, Sweden, in the Lovön, Ekerö area of Stockholm. The nearest stations are Brommaplan (T-bana), then bus to Drottningholms slott, Drottningholms slott (bus stop) and Drottningholm boat pier (summer boats from Stadshuskajen).

What can I see at Drottningholm Palace?

UNESCO-listed Baroque home of Sweden's royal family, with lavish state rooms, a working 1766 theatre and formal gardens. Current highlights include Drottningholm Palace Theatre, The Reception Halls and Museum de Vries.

Do I need to book Drottningholm Palace in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Drottningholm Palace?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.