The Royal Palace – Stockholm

Welcome to The Royal Palace – Stockholm, Stockholm

Discover the majestic Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet), an architectural masterpiece and official residence of Sweden’s monarchs. Situated in Old Town, Stockholm, this expansive palace complex boasts richly decorated state apartments, treasuries, and museums that embody centuries of Swedish royalty and art.

Historical Context

The Royal Palace was built after the devastating fire of Tre Kronor Palace in 1697 and designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Younger; it became the official royal residence from 1754. It now houses the Royal Apartments, the Treasury, and the Tre Kronor Museum, preserving both the legacy of Sweden’s monarchs and medieval history (elpais.com).

Landmarks

• Obelisk at Slottsbacken: A 30 m granite monument unveiled in 1800, located adjacent to the Royal Palace, marking Stockholm’s centre and commemorating the city’s defense during the Russo‑Swedish War.
• Riddarholmen Church: Stockholm’s medieval abbey church, resting place of most Swedish monarchs from Gustavus Adolphus to Gustaf V, located just steps from the palace.
• Slottskajen: The quay and street north of the palace in Gamla Stan; houses the Tre Kronor Museum beneath the medieval walls of the northern palace wing.

Museums

• The Royal Palace Museums (Royal Apartments, Treasury & Tre Kronor Museum)

  Explore the State Apartments, Bernadotte Apartments, Hall of State, the Royal Treasury, and the Tre Kronor Museum — all included in one ticket. During summer, Gustav III’s Museum of Antiquities is also open (royalpalaces.se).

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  Opening Hours: January–April & October–December: daily 10:00–16:00; May–September: daily 10:00–17:00; note that some areas may close for official receptions (royalpalaces.se).

  Ticket Price: Adults SEK 200–220 (seasonal variation), Students SEK 180–200, Children 7–17 SEK 100–110; children 6 and under free (kungligaslottet.se).

• Livrustkammaren (Royal Armoury)

  Features royal carriages, armour, and ceremonial costumes; located in the palace complex but requires a separate ticket.

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  Opening Hours: Standard museum hours (check website).

  Ticket Price: Adults SEK 180; children/youth 0–18 free; Thursdays 17:00–20:00 half price; Wednesdays (Sep–Apr) seniors 50 % off; Annual pass SEK 450 for Armoury and sister museums (livrustkammaren.se).

Tips for Visitors

• Purchase tickets online in advance or arrive early — the palace may close areas without notice for state events (royalpalaces.se).
• Combine your visit with nearby attractions such as Riddarholmen Church and the Royal Stables for a full royal experience (visitsweden.com).
• Consider visiting on a weekday or outside peak tourist season to avoid crowds and enjoy more relaxed exploration.

Sources

• Details on history and palace design (elpais.com)
• Opening hours and ticket prices for Royal Palace and museums (royalpalaces.se)