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.
Ulriksdal Palace at a Glance#
Address: Ulriksdals slott, 170 79 Solna, Sweden
Website: https://www.sfv.se/ulriksdal
Hours: Palace and gardens seasonal - typically Apr-Sep with limited winter openings; check the official website for exact times
Admission: Palace grounds free; Ulriksdal Palace Museum admission around SEK 80-120 (seasonal)
About Ulriksdal Palace#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Ulriksdal Palace#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 37 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 26 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 31 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Good | 0° - 9° | 1° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 18.2h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.5h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 12° | 53 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 49 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 4° | -2° | 54 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 46 mm | overcast | 97% | 4.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
