Drottningholm Castle Trip Across the Lake
Description
Based on our experience since 2018 , we customise our activities according to the travellers wishes and interests. Also, during the experience we move at our own pace and take more time when the interest does arise.
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Itinerary
From Stockholm City Hall, we board a ferry for a scenic cruise across Lake Malaren to Drottningholm Castle. During the voyage, we enjoy a picturesque view of small islands, fishing settlements with typical Swedish colorful wooden houses.
Located on the island of Lovon ,15 km west of Stockholm Drottningholm Palace is the official residence of the Swedish family since 1981 . The Castle ( Drottningholm) is listed on Unesco World Heritage and one of the best presered royal palace built in the 17th century . Also we admire the interiors of the Palace designed by French arch. Nicodemus Tessin in Rococo style.
The Royal Theatre next to the Royal Castle was built in 1766 for Queen Lovisa Ulrika. The Theatre is an opera house used main by the Royal Family for private concerts and opera performances. Nowadays, the stage wooden machinery is original from the 18th century and still operated by hand. Around 30 sets have been preserved.
Commissioned by Queen Eleanora Edvika under the direction of Nicodemus Tessin , we have a chance to walk in the royal Gardens inspired by French Baroque style ( with trimmed hedges, flower arrangements ,water fountains). Also ,the Royal Park dating back to the 17th century, decorated with bronze sculptures ( trophies of war taken from Prag and Denmark ! ) by Dutch artist Adrian de Vries , fountains, cascades and bosquets.
At the end of the tour, we take a light meal in the Castle courtyard cafeteria .
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Inside Central Station Stockholm, go to the info booth ( in the main hall) and look for a guide with a badge /a black baseball cap .
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Tour guide helped us arrive before the cruise crowd via taxi and got us through some of the castle before the crowds which was nice. Information was interesting and personal. The one star is for the price. Save your money and buy your own tickets for the ferry and castle admission. Meal was not provided for us so don’t count on it.
The residence of the royals of Sweden overlooks Lake Malaren and enjoys a beautiful well-kept and drivable park! The visit includes two floors of the palace, one wing is reserved for the current apartments of the monarchs. During the visit you will trace the history of the palace, built in 600 ', and the rulers who lived there. The palace is equipped with a library established since 700 'and a beautiful hall with portraits of all the rulers of the nineteenth century in Europe, including King Victor Emmanuel II and King Ferdinand of Bourbon! At the bottom of the park there is also a Chinese pavilion and a "confidens" room, used by the rulers in the summer season! The visit lasts about an hour and a half and is worth doing!
