Ulriksdal Palace

Palace Royal palace and gardens north of Stockholm

A royal palace north of Stockholm with formal gardens and parkland beside a canal; visitors tour the interior rooms and walk the estate’s landscaped grounds.

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Ulriksdal Palace is a historic royal palace located in Solna municipality just north of Stockholm, Sweden, set beside water and parkland. The estate combines palace architecture, landscaped gardens and an 18th-century court theatre and is administered as part of Sweden’s royal properties.

Key features include the palace building itself, the restored rococo theatre Confidencen dating to 1753, and extensive parkland that reaches the waterfront. The palace has been used for royal residence, state functions and cultural events, and parts of it are open to visitors on a seasonal basis.

Ulriksdal sits on the outskirts of Stockholm within Solna, adjacent to waterways and public parks, and is reachable by local transport from the Stockholm city area.

  • Location: The palace sits in Solna municipality north of central Stockholm and is part of the Royal Court's historic properties; it is accessible from Stockholm by public transport and road.

What to See #

  • Confidencen theatre: Confidencen is an 18th-century court theatre on the palace grounds, restored and still used for performances; it dates to 1753 and is one of Sweden's oldest rococo theatres.
  • Palace park and grounds: The palace park and gardens extend to the water's edge and include historic landscaping and public walking routes along the waterfront.
Ulriksdal Palace
Ulriksdals slott, 170 79 Solna, Sweden
59.3905, 18.0166
Palace and gardens seasonal - typically Apr-Sep with limited winter openings; check the official website for exact times
Palace grounds free; Ulriksdal Palace Museum admission around SEK 80-120 (seasonal)

How to Get to Ulriksdal Palace #

Ulriksdal Palace is in Solna, about 10-15 minutes by local train from Stockholm Central to Ulriksdal station, followed by a short walk. Several buses and the metro (to Universitetet) connect; cycling along the river is also a pleasant option in summer.

Tips for Visiting Ulriksdal Palace #

  • Arrive by tram/metro to Universitetet or Sollentuna and then take local bus 508/509 or walk along the river for a pleasant approach.
  • Visit the palace gardens and the café for a quintessential Swedish fika amid seventeenth-century landscaping.
  • Check the schedule for seasonal concerts and the Chinese Pavilion (a late-18th-century attraction) which are often open only in summer.

Best Time to Visit Ulriksdal Palace #

Late spring through summer for gardens, pavilion openings and full service at the palace café.

Late spring to early autumn
May-September · 10-22°C
Gardens in bloom, guided tours and the palace café open; best for combining with Stockholm's park circuits.
Winter (limited)
December-February · -5-3°C
Quieter, with occasional special events but many rooms closed to the public.

Weather & Climate near Ulriksdal Palace #

Climate

Ulriksdal 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 -6°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (544 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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