Summertimes at the palaces

Eleven royal sites will be open for the 2026 summer season! Visit historic locations and participate in this years royal jubilees.

"It is true that it pains me to leave my Tullgarn to suffer the heat of Stockholm's stony streets."

Duke Fredrik Adolf, summer 1794

Open summer palaces

The royal summer palaces were of great importance to royalty, offering relaxation and time for interests such as interior design, art, animals and nature.

For example, King Gustav III built a palace in Haga Park with interior décor that has gone down in art history, and King Gustav VI Adolf created a living room that changed Swedish design history.

The summer palaces includes the Chinese Pavilion, Tullgarn Palace, Rosersberg Palace, Strömsholm Palace, Ulriksdal Palace, Rosendal Palace and Gustav III's Pavilion.

A Royal residence, a historic castle and a World Heritage Site

The Royal Palace (The King's official residence), the World Heritage Site of Drottningholm Palace and the medieval King Gustav Vasa's Gripsholm Castle witn the national portrait gallery will be open daily during the summer season.

The Riddarholmen Church – Stockholm's only preserved medieval abbey – will also be open daily during the summer.

The Royal parks

Stroll through the extensive palace parks, visit Royal Djurgården or take a boat trip to the Fjäderholm Islands.

As well as a wealth of natural experiences, there are also historic buildings, art and sculptures to discover in the parks. The Royal Walks app will guide you for free.

Digital cultural heritage

On a rainy day, you can relax on your sofa and visit the palaces digitally via your computer or smartphone. Take a ride in King Gustaf V's Daimler Limousine, visit previous exhibitions in 360° and discover the royal sights in our app. See the links in the info box on this page.

Top image: Montage, photos by Sjöbergarkivet and Raphael Stecksén.