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Drottningholms Slott
Drottningholms Slott (Drottningholm Palace) is located on Lovön island, west of the city center. The palace, home of Sweden's
royal family since 1981, is a superb 17th-century baroque building in the style of Versailles. It overlooks Lake Mälaren amid
its own gardens, a mix of French and English styles. On the grounds is the 18th-century Kina Slott (Chinese Pavilion), where
Asian meets rococo. Nearby is the 18th-century baroque Slottsteater (Palace Theater), which is a venue for opera and ballet
from May through September. There also is a museum.
Drottningholms Slott Address: DrottningholmPhone: 08 402 62 80 Open: Daily 10-4:30, May-Aug.; daily noon-3:30, Sep. 1-mid-Oct.; Sat.-Sun. noon-3:30, early Jan.-Apr.30 and mid-Oct. to mid-Dec. Kina Slott Address: DrottningholmPhone: 08 402 62 70 Open: Daily 11-4:30, May-Aug.; noon-3:30, in Sep. Slottsteater Address: DrottningholmPhone: 08 759 04 06 (May-Sep.), 08 556 931 00 (rest of year) Open: Guided tours daily 11-4:30, Jun.-Aug.; noon-4:30, in May; 1-3:30, in Sep. Drottningholms Slott, Kina Slott and Slottsteater: Restaurant: CaféBus: 177, 178 Metro: T Brommaplan; then bus 301 or 323 Boat: Stadshuskajen (in summer) Admission: more than 35SKr Info: Guided tours |
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