4-Hour Drottningholm Palace Tour in Stockholm with UNESCO Gardens

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the royal family
• 02 Visit the Palace Theatre on the palace grounds
• 03 Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Baroque and English landscape gardens
• 04 Discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Lovön island in Lake Mälaren

Take a royal tour of Stockholm with a visit to Drottningholm Palace, often considered the pearl of Swedish castles. Discover the former summer residence of the royal family on Lovön island in Lake Mälaren, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the permanent residence of the royal family in its south wing. Explore the nearby China Castle, known today as the Palace Theatre, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Baroque and English landscape gardens while reflecting on the palace's glorious past.

Visit Drottningholm, the former summer residence of the royal family, on Lovön island in Lake Mälaren.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Stockholm

Languages German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Drottningholm Palace and Garden Tour

• Visit Drottningholm, the former summer residence of the royal family, on Lovön island in Lake Mälaren. Located about 10 km from the capital, the castle has served as a permanent residence of the royal family since 1981, with the family residing in the south wing.

• Explore the nearby China Castle, which today is known as the Palace Theatre. Drottningholm is also included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

• Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Baroque and English landscape gardens on the palace grounds.

End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

• The entrance ticket to the castle

Know before you go

• Meeting point: Downtown.

• This tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties, as there is no lift in the castle.

• Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

178 93 Drottningholm, Sweden

Tour start

178 93 Drottningholm, Sweden

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.