Rosendal Palace

Guided tours

Join a guided tour and hear about the palace’s royal history, the history of the building itself and the preserved furnishings.

Temporarily closed 2024

Rosendal Palace is temporarily closed for guided tours during 2024.

We welcome prebooked Group visits during the summer months.

Rosendal Palace is open in conjunction with guided tours during the summer months.

A guided tour takes approximately 45 minutes. The guided tour is included in the entrance fee.

For pre-booking for large groups, see menu Group Visits.

Guided tours of the Palace Park

The Royal Walks app will guide you on walks through the beautiful area of Rosendal, during which you can learn about the park's history, buildings and nearby sculptures.

The Royal Walks app (Kungliga promenader) can be downloaded free of charge. The text is in Swedish and English, and is illustrated with new and historic photos.

After opening the app, choose Royal Djurgården.

Rosendal Palace at Royal Djurgården in Stockholm. Photo: Gomer Swahn

The palace park is open year round. The free guide app 'Royal Walks' and the signage around the palace park will guide you. Photo: Julius Bohlin

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Join a guided tour and hear about the palace’s royal history, the history of the building itself and the preserved furnishings.

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Advance bookings are recommended for larger groups. Rosendal Palace can open for booked group visits June–August.

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