A boat ride to Drottningholm Palace

Drottningholm Palace, Queen's islet in English, is the private residence of the Swedish royal family on the island Lovön. It was originally built in the late 16th century. The boat launches from the centre of the city.

There were great views of the city, including Södermalm, as we headed towards the more suburban areas of the city.

And finally - we arrive!

There is a portion of the house that I visited but I have to say, I think the entrance/staircase was the best part!

The palace served as a hunting and summer one over the years. In the 19th century it was abandoned over 50 years. It has now served as the primary residence of the royal family since 1981. Here are some of the highlights of the rooms.

This getting a bit long so I will do a separate post for the gardens!