Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Sweden
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Stockholm County (18)
Skåne County (7)
Västra Götaland County (7)
Östergötland County (6)
Södermanland County (6)
Uppsala County (6)
Värmland County (4)
Västmanland County (3)
Halland County (2)
Kalmar County (2)
Örebro County (2)
Blekinge County (1)
Gävleborg County (1)
Gotland County (1)
Kronoberg County (1)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Sweden: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 67 castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden, spread across 15 counties and 53 towns and cities. Most of them are in Stockholm County (18), Skåne County (7), and Västra Götaland County (7).
At the city level, Solna (5), Stockholm (4), and Drottningholm (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
5 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs SEK 135 at the median, and the middle half charge between SEK 100 and SEK 150.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 48 offer dedicated programs for families, and 48 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden
Drottningholms slottCastles & Palaces · Drottningholm
Kungliga slottetCastles & Palaces · Stockholm
Kalmar slottCastles & Palaces · Kalmar
Malmöhus slottCastles & Palaces · Malmö
Örebro slottCastles & Palaces · Örebro
LivrustkammarenHistory · Stockholm
Skoklosters slottCastles & Palaces · Skokloster
Vadstena slottCastles & Palaces · Vadstena
Borgholms slottCastles & Palaces · Borgholm
Läckö slottCastles & Palaces · Lidköping
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden with free admission
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden with programs for families
- Drottningholms slottCastles & Palaces · Drottningholm
- Kungliga slottetCastles & Palaces · Stockholm
- Kalmar slottCastles & Palaces · Kalmar
- Malmöhus slottCastles & Palaces · Malmö
- Örebro slottCastles & Palaces · Örebro
- LivrustkammarenHistory · Stockholm
- Skoklosters slottCastles & Palaces · Skokloster
- Vadstena slottCastles & Palaces · Vadstena
- Borgholms slottCastles & Palaces · Borgholm
- Läckö slottCastles & Palaces · Lidköping
Wheelchair-accessible castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Sweden?
Our directory currently lists 67 castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden across 53 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden?
Some of the best known are Drottningholms slott, Kungliga slottet, Kalmar slott, Malmöhus slott, and Örebro slott.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Haga parkmuseum, Karlslunds herrgård, Lagersbergs säteri, and Uppsala slottshistoriska.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Kungliga slottet, Kalmar slott, and Borgholms slott.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Livrustkammaren, Hallands kulturhistoriska museum, and Fästningsmuseet Karlsborg. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Sweden?
A regular adult ticket costs SEK 135 at the median, with prices ranging from SEK 50 to SEK 230. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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