Drottningholm Palace


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Drottningholm is the home of the Royal family since 1981.

About the Drottningholm Palace

Drottningholm Palace was built in 1662, and serves as the residence of the Swedish royal family since 1981.

Drottningholm is also one of several names of the island where the palace is situtaded.

In English Drottningholm means Queen´s Islet and is situated next to Stockholm by the Lake Mälaren.

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Drottningholm Castle is located on Queens Island in the Mälarsea, 12 kilometres from Stockholm. Of Franco-Dutch design, construction of this regal residence began in 1662 and the castle is now the residence of the Swedish royal family.

Drottningholm Palace

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Museum details

Address

Drottningholm. See map below.

Metro: T-Brommaplan + Bus 301–323 or 177
Ferry: Boat in summer from City Hall

Contact details

Tel: (+46) (0)8 4026280
Web: kungahuset.se

 

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  1. sapphire
    07/05/2010 • 15:54

    Already been to the castle twice but definitely have to visit it again to take more photos. It is a must see for any visitor even though it is not in Stockholm town (about 30min by bus).

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