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Skokloster Castle
Skokloster Castle
Skokloster Castle
Skokloster Castle
Skokloster Castle
Skokloster Castle
Skokloster Castle
Skokloster Castle

Skokloster Castle

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4 hours
One of the best preserved Baroque castles in the world is only open daily to the public in summer and during holidays. Make sure to include a visit on your day trip from Stockholm when you can!

Location

Skoklosters slott

Essentials

  • Explore the 17th-century castle and its grounds at your own pace
  • See permanent and temporary exhibitions
  • Discover its unique collection of art, weapons, books and textiles

Practical info

Children

Child tickets for 0-18 year olds
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Opening hours

1 June to 1 September: 11.00 – 17.00
26 October to 3 November: 11.00 - 16.00
Christmas Market 30 November & 1 December: 11.00 - 16.00
Last admission is 45 minutes before closing

Languages

Guided tours available to purchase on-site are available in Swedish and English
Audio guides available to purchase on-site in Swedish and English, and for the permanent exhibition Dreams of Skokloster in German and Spanish

Ticket information

Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours in advance

More information

Strollers or pushchairs are not permitted inside the museum
Food, beverages, large bags, or backpacks are not allowed in the museum's rooms
Free lockers are provided
No animals are allowed except for guide dogs
For questions about the product, please contact [email protected]

Accessibility

Free access to bathroom

Getting there

Skoklosters slott Stockholm

Public Transport

The nearest stop is Skokloster (bus 311).

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About

Day trips from Stockholm to Skokloster Castle

If you are looking to explore Sweden beyond Stockholm, than a day trip to Skokloster Castle could be exactly what you are looking for. A visit to Skokloster will take you north of the city to the scenic Sko Peninsula on Lake Mälaren. The Baroque castle has retained most of its original features, and is one of the best preserved castles in the world.

With this ticket you can visit Skokloster Castle’s magnificent state apartments, permanent exhibitions and temporary exhibitions. You can easily make your own way through the castle but both guided tours and audio guides can be booked on-site.

The history of Skokloster

From the 13th-century until the Swedish reformation in the 16th-century Skokloster belonged to a Cistercian convent. During the reformation the grounds were confiscated by the Crown, and in 1611 the estate was gifted to Herman Wrangel by King Karl IX. It was his son, Carl Gustaf Wrangel and daughter in law, who had the castle built between 1654 and 1676.

300 years later, in 1967, the castle and its extensive collection passed to the Swedish state and it became a state-run museum. Over the years, Skokloster Castle’s collection had grown to consist of more than 50,000 objects. Among the many objects is the world-famous masterpiece Vertumnus by Guiseppe Arcimboldo, and other spectacular art pieces.

Visit Skokloster Castle in summer

Now you can visit this spectacular castle in the summer months or during holidays. The rest of the year, the castle is only open to booked groups, special events, and holiday activities. During your visit you can visit the castle, see its exhibitions, join children’s activities, explore the castle grounds and enjoy lunch or tea at the Castle cafe.

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Having doubts? You can cancel or reschedule this booking up to 48 hours in advance for free.