Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde

About the museum

Prince Eugen collected art for about sixty years. His first purchase was made in Paris in 1887, and the last was bought in 1947, the same year he died. During his studies in Paris in 1887–1889 he came into contact with the generation of the Konstnärsförbundet (Swedish Artists' Association). The home at Waldemarsudde was completed in 1905, and the gallery was inaugurated in 1913.

Prince Eugen created Waldemarsudde as a total work of art, in which inside and outside belong together. The collection comprises about 7,500 works, mainly Swedish art. Painting makes up the main part, but there are also sculpture, drawings, graphic art, craft and medals. The prince bought mostly contemporary art and also supported untested artists; among the most represented are Karl Nordström, Herman Norrman and Ernst Josephson.

The park's sculptures are part of the collection, among them works by Carl Milles, Carl Eldh, Teodor Lundberg and Bror Hjorth, as well as Antoine Bourdelle's Herakles and Auguste Rodin's Tänkaren (The Thinker). After the prince's death the collection has grown slowly through gifts and purchases, and in 2016 a donation was added in memory of Märta and Runo Ahlqvist.

Highlights

• Prince Eugen's art collection of about 7,500 works
• Prince Eugen's reception floor in the castle
• The sculpture park with works by Milles, Eldh and Rodin
• A view over the water from the park
• Café Ektorpet with outdoor seating

Permanent exhibitions

• Prins Eugens sällskapsvåning – Prince Eugen's home at Waldemarsudde, with preserved rooms and art, shown on tours and children's tours.
• Prins Eugens samling – A selection of the prince's own works and art from his collections is shown all year round.

Founded

1947

Admission & discounts

From 2027 new prices apply: standard SEK 180, pensioners and students SEK 160, groups of more than 10 people SEK 160 per person, annual pass SEK 460, and free admission up to and including age 20. The museum is cashless: payment by Visa, Mastercard or Swish. Tickets can be bought at the museum or online; a pre-booked ticket does not give priority in the queue.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Wheelchairs can be borrowed. Stone ramp outside the entrance and automatic outer doors; lift to all floors. Toilets for wheelchair users at the entrance and on the castle's reception floor. The castle has thresholds in every room, but these rarely hinder wheelchairs. Two marked disabled spaces right by the entrance. The park is hilly, with some steep level changes, but most paths can be negotiated by wheelchair. Lower counter at the till. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome, including in the restaurant. Groups with special needs are welcome, and your own interpreter can be booked.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities

Free admission up to and including age 18. A programme series for children and young people from April to October, with creative activities in the studio, and a free treasure hunt in the park all year round, which is picked up at the entrance. Prams may be brought along except on the castle's reception floor; changing tables and a lift are available.

Getting there & parking

Car traffic to Djurgården is closed from 30 April to 28 September on Saturdays and Sundays 12:00–16:00, and on the 1st–3rd Advent on Saturdays and Sundays 12:00–15:00.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Restaurant Prinsens kök inside the museum (museum admission required, no table booking) and Café Ektorpet in the park, with outdoor seating and a view over the water, serving waffles, lunch dishes, sandwiches and pastries. Museum shop and web shop.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Corporate events, dinners and weddings can be booked (event@waldemarsudde.se). The restaurant can be booked exclusively for a private Christmas buffet for 20–50 people outside the regular opening hours.

Plan your visit