Högvaktsterrassen

Högvaktsterrassen is a pedestrian area adjoining the Royal Palace in central Stockholm. The terrace functions as an open platform where visitors move between nearby attractions while being surrounded by historic royal buildings and architecture.

The terrace developed as part of the royal palace complex and its associated guard functions in Swedish court tradition. The ceremony tradition has persisted for centuries as a defining element of this location.

The terrace draws crowds for its daily changing of the guard ceremony, where visitors watch uniformed guards perform precise drills with traditional protocol. This spectacle has become central to how locals and travelers experience the royal precinct.

The site is easily accessible by foot from several central subway and bus stops near the Old Town. Plan your visit with awareness that viewing spots can become crowded during the guard ceremony times.

In winter the terrace can freeze completely, transforming its appearance far from the warmer months. The guard ceremony still takes place daily at the same hour regardless of weather conditions.

GPS coordinates: 59.32633,18.06957

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02