Visit one of Europe's most breathtaking settings with a boat tour from Stockholm. During the journey to Skokloster Castle, the guide onboard M/S Evert Taube introduces you to the sights along the way.
Skokloster Castle - the history
Experience the Swedish Empire on this amazing palace at Lake Mälaren, the largest private palace built in Sweden. The architecture, the intact interiors and the vast collections make this one of the great castles of Baroque Europe. You will find unique paintings, furniture and room interiors from the 17th century.
Skokloster Castle, built in the baroque style between 1654 and 1676, is one of the mayor monuments from the historic period when Sweden was one of the most powerful countries in Europe. It is also said to be one of Sweden's most beautiful castles.
Entrance to Skokloster Castle
The entrance fee to the castle costs SEK 140 and includes:
- The permanent exhibition includes the ground floor "Dreams of Skokloster – between the battlefield and the starry sky"
- The Wrangel floor (periodically known as the Brahe floor, 1rst floor) upstairs with the count couple Carl Gustaf Wrangel and Anna Margareta von Haugwitz's private bedroom, atrium and large, common dining room, the so-called King's Hall.
- The summer exhibition in the guest rooms on the 2nd floor.
- The castle's audio guide tracks on the ground floor and the 1st floor, accessible with your own mobile phone. Available in both Swedish and English.
In addition to this, you can also stroll around the lovely castle park on your own, visit the church with medieval ancestry and the handicraft shop in Stenhuset. For all children, there is the "Children's Paradise", where you can learn about spices and other historical plants, water the flowers, do crafts, read, and ride hobby horses.
Pre-book a Guided Tour of the Castle
Do you want to join a guided tour of the castle? To guarantee a ticket, you should pre-book - pre-book your ticket (price SEK 200/person). The guided tour always includes a tour of the Wrangelska armory and the completed hall. When you book a guided tour everything in the ordinarie entrance fee are included.
Cafe on board M/S Evert Taube
Looking for something to eat and drink? On board the M/S Evert Taube, you can buy sandwiches, Swedish fika, snacks, and various drinks such as soda, wine, and beer.
Please note that it is not allowed to bring your own food on board.
Other travel routes
Want to book a trip to Sigtuna or Bolinders Strand? Or maybe between Sigtuna and Skokloster? Read more and book below.
