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Ulriksdal Palace

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Ulriksdal Palace is a historic royal palace located in Solna, just north of Stockholm. Surrounded by gardens and parkland, the palace offers visitors a peaceful atmosphere, beautiful architecture, and scenic green spaces ideal for relaxed exploration.

What to See & Do

  • 🏰 Visit the historic palace interior 🏛️ to see design eras ranging from the 17th-century Late Renaissance to 20th-century modernism ✨
  • 🎨 Admire the Orangery Museum 🏺 which now houses the National Museum’s collection of Swedish sculptures by masters like Carl Milles 🗿
  • 🎭 Explore the Confidencen Theatre 🎻 the oldest Rococo theatre in Sweden, still hosting summer opera and ballet 🩰
  • 🌳 Walk through the palace gardens and parkland 🍃 featuring pleasure gardens, a romantic English park, and the historic “Queen’s Avenue” 🌲
  • 📸 Enjoy photography opportunities 🤳 of the palace’s elegant silhouette and the sculpture of “Blackamoors Pulling a Net” by the water 🌊

How to Get There

  • 🚆 Take the Commuter Train (Pendeltåg) to Ulriksdal Station 🚉 then take Bus 503 or enjoy a 15-minute walk along the scenic Slottsallén 🏁
  • 🚇 Take the Red Line Metro to Bergshamra 🚇 and transfer to Bus 503, which stops closer to the palace gates 🛑
  • 🚲 Cycle from central Stockholm via the waterfront paths 🚲 for a beautiful 30-minute ride through the National City Park 📍

Travel Tips

  • 🗓️ Check seasonal opening times 📜 as the palace interior and Orangery are typically open for tours from June to August ☀️
  • 🥾 Wear comfortable shoes 👟 to explore the extensive 17th-century parterres and winding woodland trails 👣
  • 📱 Download the “Royal Walks” app 🎧 for a free audio-guided tour of the palace park’s history and architecture 🏛️
  • 🧥 Combine your visit with nearby park attractions ⛲ like the Ulriksdal Palace Chapel or the famous Garden Center (Slottsträdgård) 🌻

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🏰 10:00 AM – Arrive at Ulriksdal Palace 📍 and join the first guided tour of the royal apartments 👑
  • 🗿 11:00 AM – Visit the Orangery Museum 🏺 to see the light-filled sculpture gallery 🎨
  • 🌳 12:00 PM – Take a peaceful walk through the surrounding park 🚶 toward the Edsviken waterfront 🌊
  • 🍽️ 01:30 PM – Enjoy lunch at the Ulriksdal Palace Visitor Centre & Café 🥗 or the historic Ulriksdals Wärdshus 🍷

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Seasonal opening hours

Entry Fee:

Paid entry for palace interior, park access free

Best Time to Visit:

Late spring to early autumn

Location

📌Ulriksdal Palace, Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden

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