Drottningholm Palace

Drottningholm Palace on Lovön island is the private residence of the Swedish royal family and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace dates to the seventeenth century with gardens, a Chinese Pavilion, and one of the world's best-preserved court theatres.

The White Lady of Drottningholm is one of Sweden's most enduring ghost traditions: a figure in white silk reported in the state apartments and gardens across several centuries. Guards and palace staff have also described footsteps in empty corridors, doors opening in the private wing, and organ music from the chapel when no one is playing.

The palace gardens and some state rooms are open to the public seasonally. The royal family occupies the southern wing. The palace theatre offers summer performances. Reach Drottningholm by boat from Stockholm city centre or by bus. Photography restrictions apply inside.

UNESCO site with seasonal public access to gardens and state rooms. The royal family occupies the southern wing — access is restricted accordingly. Reach by boat from Stockholm or by bus. Photography restrictions inside. Check seasonal opening schedule. The palace theatre offers summer performances.