In Stockholm and the region around the Mälaren there are a total of 11 royal castles. Since the constitutional amendment in 1809, which severely curtailed the rights of the king, the castles no longer belong to the royal house but to the Swedish state. However, the king has a right of disposition (kunglig dispositionsrätt) and several castles are occupied by members of the royal family.
Royal castles, palaces and palaces
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Drottningholm Palace
The residence of the King of Sweden
Drottningholm Castle, located on an island in the Mälaren, is not only the residence of the Swedish king but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But not only the castle itself is a sight, but also the extensive park with ...
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Stockholm Castle
One of the most important baroque buildings in Scandinavia
Stockholm Castle is located on the island of Stadsholmen in the old centre of Stockolm, in the district of Gamla Stan. It was ...
With its idyllic waterfront location and distinctive brick-red walls and towers, Gripsholm is one of Scandinavia's most beautiful and famous castles. In Germany, Gripsholm Castle is also known to many for the 1931 story of the same name by Kurt Tucholsky.
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Ulriksdal Castle
Royal Palace with Orangery, Park and Sculpture Museum
Idyllically situated on Edsviken beach, Ulriksdal Castle is one of Sweden's nine official royal castles. Its central location and extensive castle grounds make Ulriksdal a popular destination among Stockholmers and tourists alike for walks, cafe visits and day trips.
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Skokloster Castle
One of the most beautiful baroque castles in Europe
Situated on a peninsula of the Mälaren near Stockholm, Skokloster Castle is one of the most impressive buildings from the Swedish Great Power period and is considered one of the most beautiful baroque castles in Europe.
