Stockholm Museums of Palaces and Castles
There are several castles and palaces in Stockholm and its surroundings well worth a visit.
Swedish Royal Armoury – LivrustkammarenThe Royal Armoury is the oldest museum in Sweden, established in 1628 by King Gustav II Adolph when he decided that his clothes should be preserved. | |
Gripsholm CastleA beautiful royal castle from 1537 situated in Mariefred 50km south of Stockholm. Today it serves as a historical museum. | |
Drottningholm Court TheatreThe Drottningholm Court Theater forms part of the installations at the Drottningholm Palace, and dates back to 1766. | |
Skokloster CastleSkokloster Castle, built in the baroque style between 1654 and 1676, is a mayor monuments from a period when Sweden was a true European superpower. | |
Drottningholm PalaceDrottningholm Palace, built in 1662, is situated in a beautiful environment outside Stockholm, and serves as the residence of the Swedish royal family. |


















