Drottningholm Palace, Royal residence in Ekerö Municipality, Sweden
The palace stands on Lovön island, featuring a main building with reception halls, a theatre, and Chinese Pavilion within extensive garden grounds.
The construction of the palace began in 1699 under architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, following the design principles of European Baroque architecture.
The Drottningholm Court Theatre maintains its original stage machinery from 1766 and continues to present classical opera performances during summer festivals.
Regular guided tours provide access to the state apartments, while the gardens remain open throughout the year for visitors to explore.
The palace continues to function as the permanent residence of the Swedish royal family while simultaneously operating as a museum open to the public.
Location: Ekerö Municipality
Inception: 1699
Architects: Nicodemus Tessin the Elder
Architectural style: Baroque art
Part of: Royal Domain of Drottningholm, Crown palaces and castles in Sweden
Website: https://kungligaslotten.se/english/royal-palaces-and-sites/drottningholm-palace.html
GPS coordinates: 59.32169,17.88638
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
Stockholm combines medieval architecture with contemporary museums. The city presents Swedish history through palaces, museums, and historic buildings. Cultural venues range from the Vasa ship to the ABBA Museum.
These palaces serve as official seats for monarchs and presidents. The buildings combine historical architecture with political function and document the evolution of state power. The rooms and gardens showcase various architectural styles and political periods of their respective countries.
Drottningholm Palace Theatre
172 m
Villa Erskine
432 m
Queen's Grand Audience Hall
40 m
Sculpture Park of Drottningholm Palace
399 m
Drottningholm Palace Chapel
63 m
Gardens of Drottningholm Palace
424 m
Museum of Adriaen de Vries
379 m
Villa Klockberga
456 m
State Hall of Drottningholm Palace
38 m
The Parade Bedroom of Hedwig Eleonora
29 m
Drottningholms badhus
406 m
Stone Hall of Drottningholm Palace
38 m
Teaterplanen
109 m
Hercules fountain
156 m
Villa Friis
402 m
Långa raden, Drottningholm
313 m
Dejuener Salon
179 m
Drottningholm Palace Stables
146 m
Hertigarnas stall
394 m
Villa Axelsberg
418 m
Apotekshuset
325 m
Royal Domain of Drottningholm
1 m
Kanslihuset, Drottningholm
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Kavaljershuset, Drottningholm
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Cascades, Drottningholm
325 m
Dragonstallet
398 m
Stenvärdshuset
421 m
Inspektorsbostaden, Drottningholm
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