About the palace
The Royal Palace of Stockholm (Kungliga slottet) sits at the northern tip of Gamla Stan, on the same spot where the medieval Tre Kronor castle stood until it burned down in 1697. Architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger designed the present Baroque palace, which was completed in 1754 and has been the official residence of Sweden's monarch ever since.
What it is famous for
- More than 600 rooms — one of the largest still-functioning royal palaces in Europe.
- Home to five museums, including the Treasury with the Swedish crown jewels.
- Daily Changing of the Guard ceremony in the outer courtyard.
- Magnificent state rooms used for official receptions and royal weddings.
Good to know
Even when the royal family is in residence, large parts of the palace remain open to the public. The Changing of the Guard is free to watch and takes place on the outer courtyard most days.