Sparreska palatset, Riddarholmen

Sparreska palatset is a stone building on Riddarholmen with symmetrical facades and horizontal string courses defining its facade. The structure features a hipped roof and a terrace that faces the waters of Riddarfjärden.

The palace was commissioned in 1635 by Peder Eriksson Sparre after his father was executed during the Linköping bloodbath. The building served as compensation for this loss from the crown.

The ground floor served as Sweden's first public maternity facility starting in 1763 with ten beds. This shows how the building took on social functions from an early period.

The building underwent major restoration after 2011, returning it to its original white facade with dark green window frames. Today it houses Sweden's Supreme Administrative Court and is not open to the public.

The terrace displays Arkipelag, an art installation crafted from limestone quarried in Öland and Gotland by artist Bengt-Åke Hellman. This work creates an unexpected meeting point between the historic building and contemporary art.

GPS coordinates: 59.32442,18.06364

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26