Drottningholm Palace (Drottningholms Slott) Tours and Tickets

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Drottningholm Palace entry prices currently start at SEK 160 for adults, SEK 140 for students, SEK 80 for those aged 7–17, and children under 6 years old enter for free. Various packages are available, including combined entry with guided tours: prices are currently SEK 210 for adults, SEK 190 for students, SEK 130 for 7-17 year olds, and free for children aged 6 years and under.

Yes, guided tours are available at Drottningholm Palace. Opting to explore the palace with a guide ensures that you don’t miss any highlights, plus you’ll learn about French royal history and the palace’s architectural details. Tours are available in Swedish and English: Check the palace website in advance for current tour times.

Yes, Drottningholm Palace gardens are free to visit without a ticket. Here, you can see the Chinese Pavilion with walkways of chestnut trees and countryside views, the Baroque Garden with bronze sculptures and fountains, and The English Park with ponds, bridges, and tree-lined avenues.

Drottningholm Palace can be accessible for wheelchair users, if their wheelchair is compatible with the on-site stair climber, which must be booked at least one week in advance—see contact details on the palace website. If the stair climber isn’t an option, then accessibility is limited: There are 22 steps from ground level to entry, and 30 steps from the entrance level to the front desk with a handrail. Other parts of the building don’t have handrails, and there aren’t any lifts or ramps. There are accessible bathrooms.

Yes, there are plenty of special events and exhibitions throughout the year at Drottningholm Palace. These include summer openings of additional areas of the palace, as well as themed exhibitions that focus on royal art and history. It’s advisable to check the events calendar before visiting.