Strömsholm Palace

Strömsholm is a yellow Baroque residence standing on an island where the Kolbäck river meets Lake Mälaren. The building features four corner towers and a central domed tower.

Queen Hedvig Eleonora commissioned architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder to build the residence between 1669 and 1674. It replaced an earlier fortress that had occupied the same site from the 1550s.

The interior spaces reflect furnishings and decorations from around 1760 that show the Gustavian style of that period. Visitors can see how the royal household lived and arranged the rooms during that time.

The palace is open to visitors during the summer months, with guided tours offered to help explore the building. Groups can arrange special visits throughout the year for their needs.

The building houses a collection of 17th-century paintings that focus on royal horses and their importance. These works by artist David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl reveal details about court life through these animals.

Location: Hallstahammar Municipality

Inception: 1681

Part of: Crown palaces and castles in Sweden

Address: Slottsvägen 32, SE-734 93

GPS coordinates: 59.52500,16.27000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43