The Royal Palace

Visit one of the most impressive palaces in the world, the Royal Palace of Stockholm. The palace dates back to the 18^th century and is one of the most interesting historic buildings in Stockholm. Uncover the rich past of the Swedish royal family and learn about the day-to-day lives of the modern monarchy.

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Did you know

• The architecture of the palace is in the Baroque style, designed by the architect Nicodemus Tessin.
• The Bernadotte Library contains the royal book collection with approximately 100,000 books.

The Royal Palace Highlights

The Royal Apartments
The Royal Apartments are the group of rooms collectively used for hosting royal events and receptions. They include the State Apartments, the Bernadotte Apartments and the Guest Apartment, the Hall of State and the rooms of the Royal Orders. You'll get to admire the stunning décor and interiors for Royal use, as well as the banquet hall for galas, and the Guest Apartment which hosts the visiting dignitary during state visits.

The Tre Kronor Museum
In this museum, you can learn more about the Tre Kronor Palace in Stockholm, destroyed by a fire in 1697. Learn the story of the palace's origins as a fort and how it became an opulent Renaissance palace. A visit to the museum will also take you through a surviving defense wall dating back to the 1200s.

The Treasury
See the Swedish royal family’s crown jewels and regalia in the palace’s Royal Treasury. Housed in the dark vaults in the cellar these priceless regalia are under lock and key. See Gustav Vasa´s sword of state, Erik XIV´s crown, scepter and orb, and Lovisa Ulrika´s crown – among other crowns and the silver baptismal font from 1696 which is still being used by the Royal family.

King Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities
King Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities is deemed one of the oldest museums in Europe, opening first in 1794. Thanks to King Gustav III and his keen interest in art and antiquities, you can enjoy and appreciate his personal collection of 200 sculptures from Italy and around Europe.

Why choose Go City®? 

• Our customers can save up to 50% on their sightseeing vs. buying regular walk-up tickets.
• Our app makes sightseeing easy – your pass, plus all the info you’ll need is right there in the palm of your hand. 
• No need to worry about buying tickets on the day, The Royal Palace admission fee is included with your pass.

Go City is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when sightseeing in Stockholm. Your pass includes The Royal Palace tickets, plus admission to dozens more top Stockholm attractions.