Drottningholm Palace (Drottningholms Slott) Guide

Home to the Swedish Royal Family since 1981, when they moved from the Kungliga Slottet (Royal Palace) in Stockholm, Drottningholm Palace is one of the most magnificent legacies of Sweden’s imperial age. King Johan III first built a palace on the site during the late 16th century; this building was destroyed, however, by fire in 1661 and work began on building a new palace in 1662. Over the years, the interior has been improved upon by successive residents and it is now renowned for its Rococo decorations. The palace was handed over to Princess Lovisa Ulrika of Prussia in 1744 on her marriage to Adolf Fredrik of Sweden. Drottningholm is surrounded by splendid Baroque gardens, including the great English Park and the French formal garden, and is home to many fine buildings such as the Chinese Pavilion, the Court Theatre and the Castle Church.

Contact Addresses

Drottningholms Slott, 17802 Drottningholm, Sweden
Tel: (08) 402 6280
Website: www.royalcourt.se

Transportation

Air: Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Water: Boat: Services to Drottningholm (from Stadshuskajen). Rail: Underground: Brommaplan. Road: Bus: Public services. Car: The palace is located in central Stockholm.

Tourist Information

Sveriges Rese – och Turistråd AB (Swedish Travel & Tourism Council)
PO Box 90, 88122 Solleftea, Sweden
Tel: (08) 725 5500. Fax: (08) 725 5531. E-mail: info@swetourism.se
Website: www.swetourism.se (travel trade) or www.visit-sweden.com (public).
Swedish Travel & Tourism Council
Sweden House, 5 Upper Montagu Street, London W1H 2AG, UK
Tel: (020) 7870 5600 (trade enquiries) or (00800) 3080 3080 (consumer enquiries). Fax: (020) 7724 5872.
E-mail: info@swetourism.org.uk
Website: www.visit-sweden.com