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'Look at the rugs – find me' – the popular exhibition featured the works of Märta Måås-Fjetterström is now available from home!
Read moreRevival styles, historicism and eclecticism. The 19th century was a time of many stylistic shifts. From Empire, via Revival styles and Na...
Read moreThe Italian Renaissance and its Northern European counterpart differ in terms of their expressions. In many respects, the Renaissance in ...
Read moreThe strong contrasts and colour palette of the Empire style, its military symbolism and its expensive materials reflect European tastes d...
Read moreIn Sweden, the transition from Rococo to Gustavian style was a gradual development which, at the end of the century, culminated in Neocla...
Read moreIn Sweden, we divide the Baroque into two periods: the Caroline Baroque, with its Northern European influences, and the later Tessin Gold...
Read moreA new era – the Age of Liberty, the time of the playful Rococo – dawned in Sweden in the mid-18th century. The Caroleans had been replace...
Read moreTo mark WWF's global climate campaign, Earth Hour, the floodlighting will be turned off at several of the royal palaces on Saturday 27 Ma...
TicketsThe Royal Collections have grown over a period of more than 400 years, from the time of King Gustav Vasa to the present day. They include...
Read moreWhen state councillor Sten Sture the Younger died, it was his wife Kristina Gyllenstierna who led the resistance against the union. She d...
Read moreQueen Kristina's coronation was highly controversial. She chose not to be crowned in the traditional location, and refused to wear the Qu...
Read moreThe ongoing restoration of the façades at the Royal Palace is the biggest stonework project of modern times. The project began in 2011, a...
Read moreWild animals are hiding in the large rooms of the palace. On the walls, on the ceilings, on objects and on furniture. Some are large, and...
TicketsAn audio guide, available via your smartphióne, has been created for the Bernadotte Apartments – the rooms at the Royal Palace named afte...
Read moreThis activity trail turns a visit to the digital exhibition into a voyage of discovery. Animals and nature are common themes in Märta Måå...
TicketsRoyal Djurgården and the Royal parks are open every day of the year, 24 hours a day. The large parks have plenty of outdoor space, and ar...
Read moreIn accordance with the Public Health Agency's latest restrictions for Stockholm County and Södermanland County, the decision has been mad...
Read moreOne of the priceless artefacts on display in the Treasury at the Royal Palace of Stockholm is Sweden's Queen's Crown. This differs from t...
Read moreWelcome to the traditional Sweden's National Day celebrations at the Royal Palace on 6 June. A full day with free entry to all the attrac...
Read moreAn exhibition about the dynamic and popular Crown Princess Margareta, is planned at the Royal Palace. The Crown Princess changed percepti...
Read moreCome on a virtual tour of the previous exhibition The Lilian Look, and see clothing fit for a princess up close. Click on the image above...
Read moreThe Thinking Hand is an annual scholarship competition for young draftsmen. The nominated entries are ususal exhibited at the Gustav II...
Read moreThe enormous size of the Royal Palace of Stockholm has always attracted interest, and has sometimes led to debate about how the building ...
Read moreKing Gustav III's collection of ancient sculptures has an eventful history, including a volcanic eruption, degenerating excavations, inco...
Read moreSince 1873, the royal flag has been raised on the roof of the Royal Palace. The three-tailed flag which flies here is reserved for the Ro...
Read moreEvery Friday, all year round, around 80 clocks are wound at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. It is the Court Clockmaker Sophia Reuterdahl w...
Read moreMankind has built fireplaces for thousands of years, for heat, light and cooking. Fireplaces have long been at the heart of the home, inc...
TicketsA Royal family keeping up with the time. '200 years of Swedish History with the Bernadotte Dynasty' is a story told by Dick Harrison, Pro...
Read moreExperience the Museum of Antiquities in 360°. The Royal Palace's stone galleries is housing Gustav III's collection of sculptures. Click ...
Read moreThe sculpture of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, regarded as one of J.P. Molin's finest works, has returned to one of the Palace's unique f...
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