Drottningholm Castle Trip Across the Lake

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Drottningholm Castle ( the Royal Library) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Drottningholm Royal Palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Italian, French
Operated by: LOGBI Noureddine

Ages: Youth (6–19 years) · Adults (20–65 years) · Seniors (66–79 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ferry (We board a ferryboat for a mini cruise across the Lake)
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Breakfast

Not included

Not included: Extra food & drink

Itinerary

Lake Malaren

one hour Admission included

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.
Drottningholm Palace

1 h 15 min Admission included

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.
Drottningholms Slottsteater

35 min Admission included

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.
Stop 4

35 min Admission included

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.
Stop 5

25 min Admission included

At the end of the tour, we take a light meal in the Castle courtyard cafeteria .

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

The guide will meet you at Stockholm Central Station:

In the main hall by the info booth, with a sign with the traveller(s) name ( the group leader).

End point

The guide will meet you at Stockholm Central Station:

In the main hall by the info booth, with a sign with the traveller(s) name ( the group leader).