Ulriksdals slott

About the museum

The palace was built around 1638–1645 for the Marshal of the Realm (riksmarsk) Jakob De la Gardie, to designs by Hans Jacob Kristler, and was originally called Jacobsdal. Queen Kristina's coronation procession set out from the palace in 1650, and the coronation carriage is still displayed in the palace. The dowager queen Hedvig Eleonora bought the palace in 1669 and in 1684 gave it to her newborn grandson Prince Ulrik, after whom the place got its present name.

In the 18th century the palace received its current exterior, and in the former riding house the palace theatre Confidencen was set up. Between 1822 and 1849 the building was used as an institution for disabled veterans. Karl XV and Queen Lovisa then made the palace a museum home with furniture and crafts from the Renaissance onwards, and parts of these settings remain.

The palace is also strongly associated with Gustaf VI Adolf and Queen Louise, whose living room from 1923, with furniture designed by Carl Malmsten, is one of the most cohesive interiors of the 20th century. The palace is owned by the state, is part of the Kungliga nationalstadsparken (Royal National City Park) and is open to visitors on guided tours.

Highlights

• Palace rooms with interiors from the Renaissance and Baroque to the 1920s
• The coronation carriage from Queen Kristina's coronation in 1650
• The living room from 1923 with furniture by Carl Malmsten
• The palace park by Edsviken with orangery, palace theatre and chapel
• Visitor centre with café and the palace shop Slottsboden

Permanent exhibition

• Ulriksdals slottssalar – The palace rooms show interiors from Renaissance and Baroque revival styles to one of the country's most cohesive 1920s settings, including the famous living room and Queen Kristina's coronation carriage.

Founded

1986

Operated by

De Kungliga Slotten (Kungl. Hovstaterna)

Admission & discounts

Free entry, among others, for licensed guides, ICOM members and Nationalmusei vänner (Friends of the National Museum) upon presenting a card and identification; free tickets cannot be bought online. The Kulturarvskortet (Cultural Heritage Card) gives a 50% discount. Tickets are sold at the palace entrance, at the visitor centre and online.

Accessibility

• Partially 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

The entrance has two steps and a ramp. The second floor is reached by 27 steps with a handrail, but there is a lift (maximum 4 people or 250 kg, door width 81 cm, depth 108 cm). Parking and toilets for visitors with disabilities are at the stable (stallet) outside the park gates and behind the orangery. Dogs are not allowed, except assistance dogs.

Kids & families

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

The app Kungliga promenader has a quiz game for children, and the palace offers programmes for schools. Pushchairs cannot be taken into the palace.

Getting there & parking

By car from the E4, take exit 169 towards Norrtälje and then follow the signs to Ulriksdals slott. Guided boat trips to the palace are offered by Strömma. Cycle paths lead to the palace.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Coat check

The visitor centre with the palace café and the Slottsboden shop is in the building between the palace and the orangery; the café has seating indoors and outdoors. Larger bags, backpacks and umbrellas are left in the cloakroom at the entrance. Food, drink and smoking are not permitted in the palace.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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