Scenic spot introduction:

Drottningholm Palace belongs to the Swedish royal territory. Because the construction of the palace on the island was inspired by the Palace of Versailles in France, it is known as the "Versailles of Sweden".

Attractions distribution:

Drottningholm Palace is located on Lake Mälaren in the western suburbs of Stockholm, 15 kilometers from the city center. The island and the large palace gardens on the island are owned by the Swedish royal family. It is the first Swedish site to be listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site. landscape point.
More than 400 years ago, King John III of Sweden built a palace called "Stone House" on an island in the middle of Lake Mälaren. The king loved this place as much as he loved the queen, so he named it "Queen's Island" and the palace became "Queen's Island". Drottningholm Palace ". In 1661, the "stone house" was reduced to ashes in a fire. The Swedish royal family hired the Qinsing family, a domestic architectural family, to plan and build a new palace for them. With the efforts of two generations of architectural masters, this new palace, known as the Little Versailles, was built.
Queen Island attractions include Drottningholm Palace , Palace Theatre , Chinese Palace and garden ,in Drottningholm Palace It is the core of this royal territory. Palace Theatre The golden age of the palace was during the reign of Gustav III. Later, it was closed for a time because of Gustav III's visit. After renovation in 1922, it was used as a performance venue for classical dramas. Chinese Palace It includes a palace and two pavilions, with Chinese and Asian art styles adopted both inside and outside.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, history and culture, architecture, palaces, western architecture, royal gardens
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Travel Notes of Travellers:

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Best time to visit:

summer

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe > Sweden > Stockholm

How to get there:

In downtown Stockholm, take the T-bana subway and get off at Brommaplan. Then take bus 177 or 178 and get off at Drottningholm.

Every summer, there are regular passenger ships departing from the Stadshuskajen Pier in the city to Queen's Island.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Drottningholm Palace Ticket Prices:

Adults: 120 CZK

Discount: 60 CZK

Free for children 7 years and under

Scenic area opening hours:

Closed from December 12 to 30

December 31-January 8: 12:00-15:30

Saturday and Sunday, January 14-March 29: 12:00-15:30

March 30-April 30 Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 11:00-15:30

May-August: 10:00–16:30

September: 11:00–15:30

October Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–15:30

November–December 9 Saturday and Sunday: 12:00–15:30

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