Impressive Swedish landmark. Really pleasant to stroll around, and drink in the history. All signs are in English, and explain what you are looking at. The on-site cafe is very popular and excellent quality. (But Swedish prices!). Take care the boat trip back to Stockholm centre isn’t every day Friday/Saturday only. We waited for ages before someone told us!!
I’ve visited only two royal palace when I visited Europe and this is really a charming palace. I was enamored with the details! A must visit.
This wonderful building surrounded by a huge lake and wonderful formal gardens is not to be missed if you are visiting Stockholm. There is a lovely Cafe in the grounds and the beautiful Chinese Pavilion which we would love to have seen but it hadn’t opened yet for the season. Make sure you book a tour of the gorgeous little 18th century theatre in the grounds. The guide was really amusing and informative
and the theatre has all the original scenery operated by old wooden wheels. Sitting there you can easily imagine what it would have been like and it’s still used for performances today.
The palace itself is structurally impressive inside and out; and many of the rooms are decorated handsomely with large tapestries, murals, painted ceilings and interesting furnishings. Visitor information is relatively sparse, though an audio or infrequent English guided tour may reveal more; however I didn't opt for these as they are extra and it's already a little on the pricey side (though a combined ticket can save money if you've the time and desire to see everything on the estate).
The grounds, which are free to enter, were very pleasant and nice to walk in though a bit bland with just grass and trees. I don't know if there are flowers in the summer. The Chinese Pavilion is only open during the summer but looks nice from the outside. Despite looking far, it's an easy 45-50 minute journey from the city centre.
Can’t compare it with the glamorous palaces in Central Europe but I still find it quite nice, the rooms and interior furnishings..The garden was a little disappointing though..lake was partially frozen..
