Tullgarn Palace

Building Rococo royal palace and seaside estate in Sweden

Seaside royal summer palace in Södermanland on the Baltic coast, with historic state rooms and parkland; visitors tour period interiors and walk shoreline paths.

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Tullgarn Palace is an 18th-century royal residence on the Tullgarn peninsula in Södermanland County, Sweden, located on the Baltic Sea coast roughly southwest of Stockholm. It is known as a former summer residence of Swedish royalty and for its preserved period interiors.

The site combines formal interiors and parkland. The palace contains state apartments and period rooms showing Gustavian and later styles, and the grounds include a walled formal garden plus an English-style park that reaches the shoreline. Visitors use on-site paths and promenades to view both the architecture and coastal scenery.

Major building work and interior refits date from the late 18th and early 19th centuries; the palace was used as a royal summer residence over successive generations and was transferred to state care in the 20th century. Today it is managed as a historic property and made accessible to the public during the tourist season.

The palace sits on the Tullgarn peninsula near the small town of Trosa in Södermanland, facing the Baltic Sea. It is within driving distance of Stockholm and is commonly visited on day trips from the Stockholm region.

  • Visitor access: Open seasonally with guided tours of the royal apartments; check opening dates before visiting as winter access is limited.
  • Coastal views: Coastal location gives clear views over the Baltic Sea and easy walking along the shoreline from the palace grounds.

What to See #

  • Main palace: Principal palace building with state rooms, salons and a preserved ensemble of late 18th- and early 19th-century interiors reflecting Gustavian and later tastes; parts of the interior are open to the public on guided tours.
  • Walled garden: Walled formal garden dating from the 18th century, restored paths and parterres close to the palace and often described in visitor information as the palace garden.
  • English park: Large English-style park and coastal landscape on the Tullgarn peninsula providing promenades, tree-lined avenues and views over the Baltic Sea.
Tullgarn Palace
Tullgarn Palace, Gnesta Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden
58.9503, 17.5844

How to Get to Tullgarn Palace #

By car: follow Route 225 from Stockholm toward Trosa and continue toward Tullgarn, about 70-90 minutes depending on traffic. By public transport: take train or bus to Trosa or Gnesta and then a local taxi. Parking is available at the palace grounds during open season.

Tips for Visiting Tullgarn Palace #

  • Time the visit for the palace's open season (usually late spring to early autumn) to see the state rooms and original furnishings.
  • Take the coastal road (Rv225) from Stockholm and stop at Trosa-Tullgarn is about a 1.5-hour drive south of Stockholm.
  • Walk the palace gardens and the seaside promenade; the orangery and the rococo interiors reward a slow eye.

Best Time to Visit Tullgarn Palace #

Late spring through summer is the classic time to visit the palace and gardens; winters are quiet when the palace is often closed to visitors.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Palace season; gardens and terraces are at their best and the palace is often open for tours.
Late Spring/Early Autumn
May, September · 8-18°C
Fewer tourists and pleasant coastal weather for walking the grounds.

Weather & Climate near Tullgarn Palace #

Climate

Tullgarn Palace's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (575 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 21 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
17.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.2h daylight

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