Travel companies and authorised guides

The following information is aimed at travel companies and authorised guides who wish to visit the Royal Palace of Stockholm with groups. Below, you can read about independent visits, logistics, practical information, payment, tours with a palace guide, opening hours and planned closures.

OPENING HOURS 2023

THE ROYAL PALACE
The Royal Apartments External link. with the Apartments of the Orders of Chivalry and the Hall of State, The Treasury External link. and the Museum Three Crowns External link. are open daily.

January-April: daily 10.00–16.00
May-September: daily 10.00–17.00
October-December: daily 10.00–16.00
Closed 24 and 25 December

During the summer months, Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities External link. and The Royal Chapel is also open.

Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities: daily 10.00-17.00 during the period May-September
The Royal Chapel: daily 10.00-17.00 during the period 17 June-20 August

A limited number of people are admitted at a time via our ticketing system.

In conjunction with His Majesty the King's official reception the palace can be completely or partially closed.*

JUBILEE EXHIBITION VASA TO BERNADOTTE
1 March 2023 - 7 January 2024

January-April: daily 10.00–16.00
May-September: daily 10.00–17.00
October-December: daily 10.00–16.00
Closed 24 and 25 December

Read more about the exhibition here External link.

A limited number of people are admitted at a time via our ticketing system. A separate exhibition ticket is required.

In conjunction with His Majesty the King's official reception the palace can be completely or partially closed.*

* other opening hours 2023

May
26: The Riddarholmen church close at 14.30
26-29: The Bernadotte Apartment partly open

June
6: The Treasury closed
12-15: The Bernadotte Apartment partly open


Price list, terms & conditions for travel companies

Due to increased costs and adjustments to prices in general, The Royal Palaces will implement increased prices for tour operators in the coming two years, 2023 and 2024. Rates for the years following thereafter will be communicated later.

Price list with terms and conditions 2023
The 2023 price list for tour operators and authorised guides has now been confirmed and will enter into force on 1 January 2023. The document Terms & conditions and Price list can be ordered via the form below, or by phone +46 8 402 61 00, telephone hours weekdays 9:00 AM to 12 PM.

Price list with terms and conditions 2024
Price list with terms and conditions for 2024 will be available in October 2023.

Please note that travel companies and authorised guides are responsible for obtaining new
prices lists in writing before each season.

Price list request




Independent visits

We are admitting external groups to the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Guided tours may be held indoors during opening hours.

The Royal Palace of Stockholm has four public units: the Royal Apartments, the Treasury, the Tre Kronor Museum and, during the summer season, Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities. It is possible to visit one or more units.

Please note: due to the limited space inside The jubilee exhibition Vasa to Bernadotte guided tours with external guides are not permitted here. All group members must walk around individually inside the exhibition.

Admission tickets
There are a limited number of tickets that are valid for a specific day and timeslot. Purchasing an admission ticket guarantees entry at the time stated on the ticket. Admission tickets can be purchased online at the regular price.

Admission tickets with a tour operator discount can only be purchased at the entrance on arrival. You are welcome to contact us before your visit to make a reservation or check availability. Contact information can be found further down this page, under Contact and inquiries.

Please note: for The jubilee exhibition Vasa to Bernadotte a separate ticket is required, no tour operator discount. Due to the limited number of tickets, reservations are not possible here. For guatanteed entrance, please buy your exhibition tickets online before the visit.

Group size
We do not have any minimum or maximum limits for external groups, but we recommend a maximum of 30 people to ensure the best possible experience. Large groups may be directed past certain rooms due to space constraints. Please follow the instructions of the palace staff.

Please note: inside The jubilee exhibition Vasa to Bernadotte all group members must walk around individually. Due to the limited space inside the exhibition it is not possible to move around in groups.

Opening hours should always be checked before visiting as there may be closures in conjunction with HM The King's official receptions.

Logistics

January - 11 May 2023
Entrance to the Royal Apartments: West vault (2)
Exit from The Royal Apartments : West vault (2)

12 May - beginning of September 2023
Entrance
to the Royal Apartments: Hall of State, South vault (6)
Exit
from The Royal Apartments : West vault (2)

All lift assistance is available via the West Vault (2).

From midsummer to mid August a one-way flow apply inside The Royal Apartments, meaning all visitors must move around in the same direction.

Exceptions may occur in conjunction with HM The King's official representations.


Palace entrances:
1. Tickets & Information / The Royal Gift Shop / WC
2. The Royal Apartments during winter season (West Vault)
3. The Royal Guard
4. Museum Three Crowns
5. Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities
6. The Treasury ¤ Hall of State (South Vault)
With The Royal Apartments and The Palace Church during summer season
7. The Royal Armoury (not included in the palace ticket)
8. Inner Courtyard


Practical information

Toilets
Toilets can be found at Tickets & Information (1) in the Outer Courtyard. The toilets are open when the palace is open.

For our palace visitors, the ticket to the toilet is included in the entrance fee, for other visitors the fee for the toilets is 10 SEK. The fee can be paid in a ticket machine or in one of our cash desks.

Bags
Owing to the sensitive environment, larger bags/backpacks or suitcases cannot be taken into the palaces. Umbrellas must be placed in umbrella stands.

Smaller bags and backpacks can be taken in provided that they are worn on your front and are under full surveillance. This also applies to child harnesses.

Parking
There are only a few parking spaces around the palace. These are managed by the City of Stockholm.

Accessibility
Find out about accessibility at the Royal Palace of Stockholm's apartments and museums via the links below.

The Reception Rooms External link.
The Treasury External link.
The Tre Kronor Museum External link.
Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities External link.
The Royal Chapel External link.

Photography
Photographing and filming is allowed for private use – without flash/lights, tripods, selfie sticks or other fixed equipment – as long as it does not disturb other visitors, guided tours or other activity at the palace. Photographing and filming with 360 camera or drone camera are not allowed. Commercial or other arranged photography or filming is not allowed. For full terms and conditions, please see Terms of photographing and filming.

Would you like images for your tour?
Please visit our image gallery for high-resolution downloadable images.

Souvenirs
Welcome to the Royal Gift Shop (1). Here, you will find a wide range of products with a connection to objects from the Royal Collections. A smaller shop is also available in the Bernadotte Apartments inside the palace. For more information, please see the Royal Gift Shop's website.

The changing of the guard
Information on the Swedish Armed Forces’ website. External link.


Payment

Payments can be made by card or cash on site. The full amount is paid by the group leader. We accept SEK only.

Payment by voucher is accepted. Please present your voucher at the front desk on arrival. When visiting one unit, thew voucher will be exchanged for a payment receipt. When visiting several units, the voucher will be exchanged for tickets for all participants. NB: E-mail vouchers cannot be accepted. Your invoice will be sent after the visit. Payment terms are 30 days net. We invoice you for each voucher. Merging of several vouchers is not possible.

The voucher needs to state the following information:

  • The company's full name, address and contact details
  • The company's invoice address (postal address and email for pdf-invoice/information regarding electronic invoice)
  • The company's e-mail address for any payment matters
  • The company's phone number
  • Any voucher ID so that you can identify the group for which we are invoicing you
  • The palace you are visiting
  • The unit(s) visited
  • The date of the visit
  • The number of guests, categorised into: adults, children aged 7-17, children aged 0-6, number of tour leaders/coach drivers (free entry fo a maximum of two)
  • Specify what you will be paying for (entrance, guided tours, etc.)
  • Signature and name clarification from the group leader

Pre-payment is not possible.

 

Tours with a palace guide and visits outside of opening hours

Would you like a tour with a palace guide? Would you like to visit us outside opening hours? Please contact us using the form below or by calling +46 (0)8 402 61 00 on weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00.

Useful information: If the group has an external authorised guide, he or she is also welcome to give tours outside opening hours. Pre-booking is required, and charges apply.

Charges for pre-booked tours
SEK 1,000 -3,400, depending on the site and the time. In addition, entry charges apply per person. Please contact us for full price details.

The price relates to a 45 minute guided tour in groups of up to 30.

 

Contact and inquiries

Please use the form below or call +46 (0)8 402 61 00. Phone hours on weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00.







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