The Royal Palace

A must-visit in Stockholm! 🇸🇪 The Royal Palace is stunning—both in its architecture and historical richness. The guided tours are informative and give a deep insight into Sweden’s royal heritage. Don’t miss the Changing of the Guard ceremony—it’s a highlight! The treasury and royal apartments are beautifully preserved. Worth every minute, especially if you’re into history and culture.

Nice to see the actual items and rooms that the Royal Family have used. The guard changing ceremony was also very nice. It was about 40 minutes long with a lot of live band music from the marching band. Overall great experience at the royal palace

Visiting the Royal Palace in Stockholm was an absolute highlight of my trip! The sheer grandeur and elegance of the building left me in awe from the very first moment. With its impressive architecture and rich history, it truly feels like stepping into a living piece of Sweden’s royal heritage. Each room we entered told a story, from the beautifully adorned halls to the treasures in the Royal Apartments and the glittering Crown Jewels in the Treasury. I especially loved the changing of the guard outside, which added a touch of ceremony and tradition to the experience. What I appreciated most was how well everything is preserved and presented. It’s not just a “museum,” it’s a vibrant place where history and tradition are still alive today. If you’re visiting Stockholm, the Royal Palace is a must. Whether you love history, architecture, or just want to immerse yourself in the regal atmosphere of Sweden, this place is unforgettable.

Beautiful piece of architecture this Royal palace is. The incorporation of its own church can help you recreate the vibe that was in the olden times with the kings, queens, duchess, priest and cardinals, etc. A must visit when you’re in Stockholm.

I visited the Royal Palace in Stockholm yesterday and was really impressed. Everything was well-organized, and the experience was both educational and enjoyable. The exhibitions were rich in history, and the changing of the guard was a highlight. Definitely worth a visit!

I had brought a ticket for 2:30 - 3:30 pm guided tour. I would suggest you get an earlier tour time, since the museum starts closing around 4 pm and you will miss seeing the Hall of State, the throne, and big area with medals and orders that were given to the King of Sweden by countries and ceremonial dress. I think you need to allow at least 2 hours to visit. For the tour, you have to walk up several flights of stairs. The tour will take you through several rooms including the Guardroom and waiting and reception areas. One side is the Prince's side and where visiting royalty or heads of countries can stay. We were told this area will be closed to the public at some point, so see this area now. I found it interesting to compare the waiting and reception areas with the high ceilings, symmetry, and large, impressive paintings and ornate furnishings to the more modest, lower ceiling Prince quarters (easier to heat in the winter) with the darker, smaller paintings. We were told that visitors can stay in the Prince's areas or elect to stay at the Royal Palace hotel. The King's area was of course more impressive as were the banquet/entertaining areas. Changing of the guard is around 12:15 pm weekdays/1:15 pm weekends. There was a sign as well. We saw some changing earlier as well.

There are a number of spots to visit at the place, many entrances to figure out, and tickets confusion to sort out. All is worth it. The displays are well laid out, there are explanations in places, and for some parts there are audio guides in place. The splendor of Sweden over time are well captured.

This is the main Royal Palace of the Swedish Monarchy located on the central Gamla Stan island. Have in mind it's not the one they reside, but rather use occasionally for ceremonial purposes and as a tourist attraction. From outside it looks and really is huge, in a pretty dull square design. After my 35+ years of travel I've seen dozens of such palaces worldwide, so it was nothing new for me and I wouldn't even bother paying a pretty expensive entry fee (like everything in Sweden) if it wasn't included in the Go City Pass which I found very useful. I joined the afternoon guided tour which was pretty interesting showing the most important parts with several interesting stories. I found that the right way to visit instead of roaming around countless lavish decorated rooms reading the plaques

Out of the 18 years of my life, this might be one of the most incredible buildings I have ever visited. While standing outside of it, you expect it to be pretty big on the inside. I mean, it's 3 above-ground stories, covering a huge space. But, you will nonetheless be awestruck when you walk in. The entry hall has an incredibly high ceiling, with an enormous painting of cherubs and royalty. This in itself is a beautiful work of art and a great foreshadowing for the grandeur to come later in the exploration of the palace. The next area was a series of rooms containing royal and military awards and orders, vestments, and information regarding the royal family and crests. All of these rooms are incredibly ornate. The walls are gilded in addition to plentiful red paint, and the ceilings are equipped with enormous crystal chandeliers. The throne room is at the end of this, which is finished with incredibly intricate marble statues and façades. The throne itself was surprisingly small. I'd imagine probably because they spent all their money constructing the other rooms. Now, walking through the other wing of the palace, your expectations are shattered again. The rooms somehow get more ornate and a lot more red. There is no available space here not covered with a painting, gold, marble, fancy curtains, or rugs. This was an incredible way to experience the full might of royal splendor, leaving you speechless. This is a 100% MUST-SEE in Stockholm. You do not want to miss coming here.

While the exterior isn't as grand as some other palaces and the interior rooms aren't particularly impressive, I found it fascinating that the royal family still lives on the grounds. The ceilings in the stairways were more stunning than some of the exhibits, and I couldn't stop looking up to gawk at them. I enjoyed exploring Sweden's rich history. However, as a foreigner, I wished there had been a brief history lesson about the various royal families/lines of succession. There are several exhibits that showcase items and paintings that belonged to the various royal families. I recommend downloading the app and bringing your own earphones to enhance the experience. Note: the restrooms are located outside near the gift shop, and you'll need a ticket for entry. Ticket is valid for the entire day.

It is a remarkable palace, and there is a lot to see there. It is worth a visit if you're in Stockholm.

We added on a self-guided tour of the royal palace as a side option during our stay in Stockholm and were pleasantly surprised at what a worthwhile experience it was. Visitors are welcome to explore a number of bedchambers, council rooms, and main halls, including the dining area in which the king hosts the Nobel laureates each year, and the treasury rooms below the palace are also part of the program. An excellent visit for those wanting to see the palace interior at their own pace.

This is a beautiful building built in Baroque style, set against the backdrop of the water and located in the heart of Gamla Stan. When I visited, I was able to catch the changing of the guards, which was super cool. After, I made my way inside, and the entry fee was around $16. I went through the Tour of the Regalia, The Royal Apartment, Museum Three Crowns, and The Hall of State. I absolutely fell in love with the interior, which was regally opulent, elegant, and filled with sparkling chandeliers / crowns / medals, spacious majestic rooms, gorgeous decor, as well as beautiful art, including paintings and statues. It was simply breathtaking. I'm really glad I had the opportunity to explore the rooms inside this grand, dynamic palace!

This is a must visit for tourist. We bought the 700 SEK per person all attractions ticket that gives you access to the palace and to 4 other museums. We enjoyed the royal apartments tour but the other museums were small and truly optional - you won't miss much unless you were truly interested in the specialty areas (eg see the crowd jewels in the treasury). By the way, the 12:15 changing of the guard was good but they seal off the main square half an hour before hand. Therefore, if you want to good view within the square where the daily ceremony took place, you would need to wait a bit.

Arbuh was a great host, very helpful! immediate response and very knowledgable. one of the best moderators I've interacted with! 5/5 great service!

While I personally think that all palaces in Europe seem the same since it seems like making palaces was the thing in the Baroque period, what was nice about this one was getting to go on a tour. It was incredibly hot because it was the end of June, and there is no AC, but we got to go into the personal chambers and learn more about them. This place is super crowded and it was a little hard to hear the tour guide, but it was still a nice educational experience. Super cute giftshop as well.

The Royal Palace is very cool and worth the price of admission. You get to walk through the royal apartments and other rooms. I also highly recommended checking out the Royal Armory around the corner. It's free and stays open later than the palace. It's filled with lots of cool armor and carriages that look like they're straight out of Cinderella. Check it out!

I like that the palace is located right near old town making it easy to access for tourists walking around looking at all the must sees in Stockholm. Parking can be pretty challenging here, so I highly recommend parking somewhere close to your hotel and then taking public transport or walking. The Royal Palace is the official residence of the royal family, although many of them have houses elsewhere in Sweden. This castle is in the same location as the 13th century royal residence Tre Kronor Castle. The current palace began its use in 1754. It has 1430 rooms and has been guarded by the royal guard since 1523; you can still see the changing of the guard ceremony. The palace is set next to parliament with a beautiful view of the water from the Saltsjon. The palace is comprised of brick and sandstone and is built in the baroque architecture style seen in churches of Tessin's design elsewhere in Sweden (see Kalmar). The palace design has significant thought and symbolism including representations for the north, south, east and west wings, as well as symbolism in the sculptures and statues that adorn it. The inside of the palace is grand and ornately designed with white pillars with gold embellishments, marble statues, and beautifully carved furniture, elaborate paintings and so on. The royal apartments let you see the hall of state, guest rooms for foreign dignitaries, and other gathering rooms with beautiful paintings and interior design. You will also see the bedchamber where Gustav III died from a gunshot wound. You can also visit the royal chapel as well as the treasury. We were here during winter months so we missed out on the Museum of Antiquities. All of these can be purchased with a ticket to see the palace, or with the Stockholm Pass. This is definitely a beautiful and impressive palace. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as other castles with more historical displays and there also was less open to the public than in many other castles, but it's still certainly worth a visit.

I only came for the "Changing of the Guard", which is only Sundays and Wednesdays in October though Spring. Start time says 11:45am, but that is just when the new Guards leave the army barracks to head towards the Royal Palace. The actual "Changing of the Guard" doesn't begin until 12:15pm, but you'll still want to get there earlier for the best spots, or else get stuck standing behind a 6 foot 2 inch tall tourist, such as myself. Fun Fact: Sweden has not been in an actual war since 1814, but they still keep this military tradition on. What makes this better than other nations' "Changing of the Guard" process is the marvelous marching band. It becomes a mini concert, including a marching band rendition of "Swedish Mafia" which is a delight and whimsical. Since you'll likely be passing through Gamla Stam at some point during your Stockholm holiday, you might as well catch this. Plus its free!

I really enjoyed the Changing of the Guards Ceremony at the Palace!--it was quite the presentation! This Changing of the Guards is one of the most highly acclaimed in the world by tour books. It starts at 12.15 PM (Sundays at 1.15 PM) but you want to be lined up at the rope by 11.30 AM at the latest for a good viewing spot. Lasts approximately 45 minutes and is Free--you don't need a ticket for the Palace to see it. Here is my video of the amazing Swedish Royal National Band (who performs at many State functions and for the Queen) performing Coldplay's Viva La Vida at the Changing of the Guard's Ceremony on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in the Palace courtyard: https://youtu.be/oXe70u28Afc

Kungliga Slottet is The Royal Palace and his home to the King of Sweden, currently Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden - quite interestingly it is right across the way from the Parliament building, it is so close with the buildings being so similar in stature that one could presume this is a continuation, but two grand pieces of architecture are much more than that. Historic, with construction being completed in 1760 after a process which took 63 years as for a while despite demand from the royals for it to be built - it just never was at first. It is in a good, central location right on Gamla Stam (Old Town) in what I'd say is the nicer part of the area, close to shops and restaurants and away from the horrible, cobbled side-streets. The admission price is 160 SEK but if you're looking to save some money you can watch the Changing of the Guard outside daily. I might be bias - but being used to Buckingham Palace I just don't think Sweden's alternative can compare by any means and perhaps maybe it is in the wrong location being right across the way from Parliament with the constitutional monarchy of Sweden being established in the 1800s, it makes me surprised and uncomfortable regarding the Palace being so close to Parliament especially considering the history of the two back home in the UK. One of the attractions to see in Stockholm - but I personally feel this shouldn't be at the top of your list at all and compared to other places to go into the city I don't think it represents value for money on that basis with some rooms being small and I'd honestly say most of the items on display at the City Museum in Slussen (free entry) were much more historic and impressive - which is also one of the best museums I've visited. 2*

Only Kungliga Slottet viewed from the outside. Did not have the opportunity to go inside because of time constraints. One of the downfalls of going to Stockholm as part of a cruise. Our ship was at Port for only several hours. Not nearly enough time to explore this beautiful city. Kungliga Slottet was not nearly as impressive (on the outside) as the other Royal Palaces that we saw on our vacation. Still, it was a cool spot to visit. Have a feeling that we would have enjoyed it more, if we had the time to explore the grounds and go inside.

We were staying in Gamla Stan which is very close to The Royal Palace. The royal palace was also included in our Stockholm 24 hour tourist card. We showed up when the Palace first open and we were able to witness the changing of the guards. Nothing spectacular there but many people awed in marvel. I guess if you have seen it in other places around the world it is nothing. Also, the fact I am ex-military could be another factor. Overall this could take you a half or day or more to explore the whole Palace.

We had an enjoyable visit to the Royal Palace. We arrived near closing time so the palace was not crowded. We had purchased the Stockholm Pass and were able to go straight in with our passes, without waiting in line for tickets. The palace was beautiful and large, but we were able to see a lot by speed walking through. There is no air conditioning so it was extremely hot when we visited, with only a few fans. If you are visiting during the summer, I would recommend visiting during the cooler parts of the day to enjoy the heat. While we enjoyed our visit, if you only have time to visit one palace while in Stockholm, I would recommend Drottingholm.

Informative and very grand, also offers a great view of Stockholm city facing the waters. And located right beside the old town which makes it convenient to cover all at once.

We did it all - the royal apartments, the antiquities museum, tre kroner, and the chapel Lots of gorgeous Meissen Porcelain, elaborate ballrooms, grand halls, sculptures, artwork. The rooms seem almost never-ending and there was a ton to see Right in Old Town and overlooking the water, there is a Changing of the Guards ceremony, tons of tourist busses and people galore - and for good reason. One of the must-stops in Stockholm!

Palaces aren't on my list of must-see attractions, but the Kungliga Slottet is one of Stockholm's top attractions, and it is a good way to learn some history (I really like learning about the history about the cities and countries I visit). Admission, at 150 SEK, includes the Royal Apartments, the Treasury, and the Tre Kronor Museum. If you're short on time you don't have to squeeze in everything all in one day--your ticket is good for up to seven days. However, you are only allowed one visit to each of above (they check it off on your ticket.) We took a tour of the Royal Apartments and Treasury (I'd recommend a tour instead of just wandering around yourself, in order to get some background and history), as well as saw the changing of the guards at noon. Helpful tip: you must pay 10 SEK to use the toilets that are near the gift shop, but there are free washrooms in the Tre Kronor Museum.

Fantastic place to visit. But for me, the highlight is the Change of Guards, it happens everyday (although Sunday is different time from the rest of the week).

Divided into four sections and not including the Armory Stockholm's Royal Palace nonetheless warrants a look for its design and history, everything from the current living quarters to those engulfed in flames centuries ago presented in an interesting manner suitable for guests who speak Swedish or English.

Visited the Swedish royal apartments and treasure. First the treasury, it was small with some items that belonged to previous royal family members. They were nice but there weren't that many. Must of had to sell some for their free health care and education but nice either way. J/k Sweden The royal apartments were nice with many well maintained. The ceilings art and architecture was beautiful. Overal the experience was okay but do not recommend it because of the price tag to see some not so impressive royal items.

'Ello chaps! The Royal Palace is the historic palace used by Royals of former days, not to be confused with Drottningham, where the current royals reside (and also open to the public). The Royal Palace is historic and has much to explore, although beware, there seems to be multiple aspects that each come with its own admission charge. This is one the features where the Stockholm Pass turns out to be beneficial and valuable. For example, there is a rough $18USD admission just to see the jewels, but that is a price that is far above what it's worth. The gift shop is quaint, but buyer beware. Even a magnet will set you back $17USD. Not. Even. Kidding.

I went during the peak of the summer season, so one would think they would have later hours or use air conditioning (or both). They don't. I saw reviews about being able to go straight in with the Stockholm Pass, but perhaps that's different in the summer. The first time I arrived with about 45 minutes before closing, they wouldn't give me a ticket because they said I needed 2 hours. So after I finished all my walking/boat tours during none peak hot hours, I went to the palace. It's beautiful, but muggy with all the closed windows and zero fans. With almost every room having at least one chandelier, I was expecting Chip & Joanne to show up and start slapping subway tiles or shiplap every where. The queen is partly Argentinian, and a family in front of me was asking the docent some questions when it was revealed they were from Argentina. The museum employee got all excited and spoke some simple Spanish phrases, and you could just tell how proud he was of the queen. It was adorable.

I think most of the people who come to Stockholm for visiting will have Kungliga slottet (Stockholm Palace) on their list, so did I. Well, this is the official residence and the main royal palace of the Swedish monarch, although the actual place which the king and queen are staying at Drottningholm Palace, this is still amazing place to visit. My partner and I chose a great time to visit this place, so we could also see the changing of the guard. They usually would start from here, and walk around the place will pass the parliament building as well. What we didn't know the day we were that was they actually had a special event. so we were lucky that, that we were not only to see the changing of the guard, but also the royal guard matching. They also performed music, celebrating and reward ceremony to some. Pity, we didn't really speak Swedish. So I wasn't sure what that was about. The whole thing was end up to be more than 30 minutes. we had a great time there. After the ceremony, they allowed us to walk around the palace again. It was quite a nice place to walked around. but again, there were just quite limited areas allowed the visitor get around. Basically, just walked around the square in the middle (not the whole square) and there museum at the side, which visitors need to pay for the admission. We didn't go in, we wanted to walked around outside first since the weather was great. I also visit the small area in the back of the palace, from there could have a nice view of the other islands of the city and the symbol of the royal family. There were also some gift shops around the place. I didn't check them out though, got what I need from some other shops before. I think this is one of the place that in the city that at least to have a walk, very beautiful and cultural, somehow also romantic. The museum was a bit pricey though. But I like the rest what I saw. We had a great time.

It's winter time in Stockholm, go and visit the palace they have heat. Grounds and inside is maintained. There is plenty to see and experience. The changing of the guard is both in Swede and English. A must do and see if able in Stockholm.

If you're visiting Stockholm, it's essential that you visit this grand palace. You'll explore the royal apartments, ball rooms and chapel which are beautiful and fun to walk through. Note that it is three museums in one building and each has separate admission which can get expensive. Like I said over and over, purchase the Stockholm Card to save money. Would come back again and well worth the visit.

It's a rather large palace also attached with the Royal apartments. Not sure what was going on the day i went but basically only the treasury was open. The lobby design and aesthetics are outstanding. THe outside is actually more plain than i thought.royal guards stand at the perimeter with their shiny helmets trying to be daunting but every tourist jackass is trying to get a picture with them. Maybe if i come back in a few days theyll open some more sections

Having waited for a rainy day for a visit to the Royal Palace, circling around it for two days beforehand, it was clear that this was the most dominant building in the Old Town. Inside, once I'd negotiated the payment process, it was a pleasure to saunter around the vast expanse of individual rooms, soaking up the opulence of times past at the centre of the Swedish kingdom. Having said that, once you've been to royal palaces in Vienna, Prague, Berlin, Madrid, or anywhere else in Europe, it can be hard for any of them to truly stand out in some way. The Karl XI Gallery comes closest to creating a special impression, modelled as it is on the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles. The subterranean Tre Kronor section is intriguing, showing you under the skirts of the regalia in the upper rooms, before nudging you out the door back into the light. Intriguing, but not exceptional.

Absolutely one of the best and most conserved royal palaces in the world. Despite the harsh weather in Scandinavia, it is perfectly kept. Thumbs up to the swedes.

Very cool building giving a glimpse back several hundred years. Lots of walking, some stair climbing. The wifi and app is a plus. Times visited: 1

Had a good time visiting the Royal Palace and it's related museums. I would highly recommend it + that you try to catch their changing of the guard procession. Their marching band was good and the whole thing was not too drawn out as to be tiring. It's A-OK to go!

Nothing amazing especially since there's currently scaffolding on some of the outside. Still cool to see how huge it is. You can see the changing of the royal guard every hour on the hour (more like 10-15 minutes in actually). Again, nothing amazing... but why not check it out?

get in on a good day, you want to pick a day that a member of the royal family isnt conducting business there otherwise they shut up half the palace. the free tour in excellent, probably one of the best i have had in a palace. that being said, i was there on a day when we could see all of it as there was no royal movement except for in the privey chamber hahaha get it, i made a funny. the changing of the gurard is really good so time it that you are at the front door of the palace by 11:50am don't expect a queen elizabeth type of gift shop, i say it with every palace i vista, no one does a gift shop like queen lizzy.

Five stars for a beautiful and large baroque style palace that was designed by the architect Nicodemus Tessin the younger. The entirety of the building has more than 600 rooms! While the exterior might seem a bit plain, due to the style of the time, the interior is world class and amazingly lovely. This is definitely one of Stockholm's top tourist destinations. Really fun activity for anyone of all ages! All the museums combined really take you from the start of Stockholm as a city and up to the monarchy of the present day. I highly recommend it for tourists and locals alike. You can get a ticket for 160 sek (Children 7-17 years old and students only have to pay 80sek and children under 7 years of age are free) to the museums here, including: The Royal Apartments, the Treasury with the regalia, the Tre Kronor Museum (that portrays the palace's medieval history) and Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities. You can also get free access to the Royal chapel (just to the right once you come through the main door entrance.) The guided tours that come free with your ticket are done at all different times throughout the day and in quite a few different languages. All of the tickets are good for seven days and only one visit each. You can split up your visit, but I would probably just suggest coming for one day early in the morning and planning out your free guided tour times so that you can fit it all in and still take a break for lunch in Gamla Stan (so many cool new [not touristy] restaurants opening here the past two years!). Also, you really want time to take a break to see the changing of the guard (it's free and right in the courtyard at noon). They do an amazingly colorful band and marching performance to some top notch Abba tracks! Important fact for visitors: Abba and the royal family are two of Swede's favorite points of national pride. When you put the two together... MAGIC! Lol! Well, it really is quite the spectacle even if you're not a fan of Abba (or the monarchy), so you should definitely visit everything here regardless! You've got to check it out if you've never been, are new to the city or looking to impress any out of town guests. It's Important to note that you want to make sure to visit when the royal family is not here. I know that seems a bit counter intuitive, but they actually shut down a lot of the visiting rooms for official use. I would either call ahead, check the website for any updated information (http://www.kungahuset.se), or if your just walking by, look to see that the main Swedish flag on top of the castle is not raised. They apparently only do that when the royals are in residence. In summary...two thumbs up! =)

You cannot visit Stockholm without seeing the Royal Palace. I toured the royal apartments, the treasury, and the Tres Kroner museum (all included in the price of one ticket!) All of my tour guides were fantastic, and I learned a ton about the city in general beyond what I was looking at during the tours. It's worth the ticket.

The Royal Palace is well worth the visit. For the price of the ticket you get access to the representation rooms, the royal treasury and the old historic museum underneath the palace. I was advised to join the guided tour, and did so in the treasury. I found that well worth the advice, as there is not much else to go by there. Otherwise the treasury can be a bit underwhelming. If my timing had been better, I would have loved to do have a guided tour in the representation rooms as well, but I found that walking through those rooms gave me enough in themselves. The guided tours did not correspond well with the English and the Swedish version and between the various parts of the palace. I think that the most interesting part of the palace, for me, actually was the museum of the Three Crowns - the palace that stood on the ground before the current one. It was unexpected and a fun trip through history. What I don't particularly cared for was that there appeared to be, at least when I was there, only paying toilets in the separate building. When I pay 150 kr for a ticket, I would have liked the opportunity to go to the bathroom included in that price. The gift shop is okay enough. The various decorative items that have nothing to do with the palace or royalty shouldn't be there, in my opinion, but the bookshop part of it is very good in the selection.

I had a great time visiting the Royal Palace, along with the Tre Kronor museum, and the treasury. Highly recommend.

För Sverige - I tiden!