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 120 and includes:
- The exhibitions on floors 1 and 2
- The exhibition Castle Wives and Monastic Sisters
- 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) 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.
- "Louise Xin. Mer än couture." Summer exhibition featuring gala dresses by fashion designer Louise Xin. Her creations are like large, shimmering butterflies and are seen at the grandest parties.
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", a delightful play environment where one can play with the horse-drawn tram and in the pavilion, which is almost like a mini castle, learn about spices and other historical plants in the greenhouse, water the flowers, do crafts, read, and ride hobbyhorses.
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 (price SEK 170) - pre-book your ticket. 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.
You can also book a Audio Guide, SEK 20.
Restaurant on board M/S Evert Taube
Looking for something to eat and drink? On board the M/S Evert Taube you can enjoy a well-prepared lunch. The menu includes classic dishes for all tastes. There are also snacks and drinks available for purchase.
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.
