Wrangel Palace Palace
Historic Stockholm palace on Riddarholmen, houses courts
A 17th-century sandstone palace on Riddarholmen, housing the Svea Court of Appeal; visitors notice baroque façades and proximity to Gamla Stan's medieval streets and waterfront.
Wrangel Palace at a Glance#
Address: Wrangel Palace (Wrangelska palatset), Riddarholmen, Gamla Stan, Stockholm
About Wrangel Palace#
Wrangel Palace is a historic palace on the island of Riddarholmen in central Stockholm, Sweden with links to the noble Wrangel family. The building is part of the cluster of historic structures that make up the Riddarholmen and Old Town area.
Architecturally it dates to the 17th century and has served various official and private functions over time. Its location among other palaces and older civic buildings makes it visible on walking routes around central Stockholm.
The palace has passed through different owners and uses since its construction and remains part of Stockholm’s preserved historic core. It is approached on foot from the Old Town and surrounding waterfront promenades.
Riddarholmen sits immediately west of Gamla Stan in central Stockholm, with the palace set on the island close to the city centre and the waterfront.
How to Get to Wrangel Palace#
Riddarholmen is adjacent to Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town. Walk across from central Gamla Stan or take a short ferry/boat from the central harbour. The island is a short walk from Stockholm Central station.
Tips for Visiting Wrangel Palace#
- Wrangel Palace is on Riddarholmen island - combine a visit with the medieval streets of Gamla Stan and the nearby Riddarholmen Church.
- Most palace interiors are used for governmental functions; check ahead for any public exhibitions or guided openings.
- Photography from the quayside captures the palace's façades and the surrounding royal islands best at golden hour.
Best Time to Visit Wrangel Palace#
Best enjoyed in late spring through early autumn when Stockholm's waterfronts are lively and daylight stretches late into the evening.
Weather & Climate near Wrangel Palace#
Wrangel 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 22°C. Moderate rainfall (577 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 39 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 28 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 41 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Good | 0° - 9° | 1° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 18.2h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.5h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Good | 8° - 15° | 12° | 55 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 52 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 59 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 2° | -6° | 46 mm | overcast | 97% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
