Drottningholm Palace

Drottningholm Palace has been the Royal Couple's permanent residence since 1981 and is Sweden's best-preserved royal palace environment from the 17th century. The palace is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is representative of all European royal architecture from this period.

The palace was built in the 17th century by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder with inspiration from French models. The magnificent staircase hall and the richly decorated halls bear witness to the golden age of Baroque in Sweden.

The palace park includes both a French-style baroque garden and an English landscape park. The Chinese Pavilion, an exotic pleasure palace from the 18th century, is located in the park. Drottningholm Palace Theatre from 1766 is one of the world's best-preserved baroque theatres with original stage machinery still in use.

The Royal Family lives in the southern wing of the palace, while the rest is open to the public. Royal holidays such as Christmas and Easter are celebrated here, and the palace provides a beautiful setting for the Royal Family's everyday life.