Worth a Detour
Royal Palace
The king's official palace, one of Europe's largest, with state apartments, the treasury and the changing of the guard.
- Open
- Most days; check the website
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- Slottsbacken 1, 111 30 StockholmDirections
- Getting There
- Gamla Stan station (Metro).
Why Go
Built in the 18th century on the site of a burned castle, the palace has more than 600 rooms. Visitors see the royal apartments, the Treasury with the crown regalia and the Armory.
The guard changes in the outer courtyard most days around midday.
Nearby in Stockholm
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