Strömsholms slott

About the museum

Strömsholm lies by the Kolbäcksån river near Lake Mälaren. In the 16th century Gustav Vasa had a castle and a stud farm built on the site, and horse breeding for the Swedish army gave Strömsholm a close connection with horses that persists to this day. The Vasa castle was largely demolished in the 1660s.

The present palace was begun under Dowager Queen Hedvig Eleonora in collaboration with the architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder. It consists of a central block with four square corner towers and a tall central tower facing the park. The palace chapel, with its interior by Carl Hårleman, was completed in 1741, and the organ from 1743 remains in its original condition.

At the wedding of Gustav III in 1766 the palace was given as a gift to his queen, Sofia Magdalena. The floors were then furnished in Gustavian style under the direction of the architect Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz. Later the palace was used, among other things, by the Army Riding School, and a club room for the pupils has been reconstructed. The palace is managed today by Statens fastighetsverk (the Swedish National Property Board) and shown by Kungliga slotten (the Royal Palaces).

Highlights

• The Queen's bedchamber in Gustavian style
• The Kinesiska matsalen (Chinese dining room) with painted wallpapers
• The Rikssalen (State Hall) with Ehrenstrahl's portrait of Karl XI's life-guard horses (livhästar)
• The palace chapel with Hårleman's interior and the organ from 1743, preserved
• Large collection of Swedish painting from the 17th century
• The picture hunt for children and the palace park by the Kolbäcksån

Permanent exhibition

• Slottets salar – The tour goes through Gustavian rooms such as the Queen's bedchamber and the Chinese dining room, the Rikssalen and the palace chapel.

Operated by

Statens fastighetsverk (visning: Kungliga slotten)

Admission & discounts

The prices apply to 2026. The guided tour is included in the admission. The minimum age for visiting without an adult is 12.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• 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

The palace has no lifts or ramps; there are stairs to the entrance and between the floors, and low thresholds. The visitor centre Stenköket is accessible and has an accessible toilet and parking for people with disabilities. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly: not available

The picture hunt Barnens Strömsholm for ages 4–12 is included in the admission, and children receive a reward afterwards. Pushchairs cannot be taken into the palace and are left at the entrance.

Getting there & parking

The palace lies about 14 mil west of Stockholm. By car on the E18 to Västerås and then exit 252 towards Strömsholm, or on the E20 to Eskilstuna and road 252. Strömsholm Canal can be reached by boat.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Coat check

Strömsholms slottskafé (palace café) and Kungliga Slottsboden are in Stenköket in the palace park; tickets are also sold there. Larger bags and backpacks are left at reception. Toilets are in the palace and at the café.

Events & venue rental

The palace is closed for the 2026 season. Opening hours for the next season have not yet been published.

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