Drottningholm Castle Trip Across the Lake

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

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.

What's Included

Ferry (We board a ferryboat for a mini cruise across the Lake)
Admission fee
Breakfast
Extra food & drink

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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 .

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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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    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.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

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

    25 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by LOGBI Noureddine

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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