The burial church of Swedish monarchs, consecrated around 1292 as a Franciscan friary church: Stockholm's oldest preserved building. Every king from Gustav II Adolf (d. 1632) to Gustaf V (d. 1950) lies here, except Queen Kristina.
- Address
- Birger Jarls torg 2, 111 28 Stockholm
- Hours
- Open for self-guided visits in the summer months only; closed in October (kungligaslotten.se, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 40 min
- Price
- Adults SEK 65, students SEK 45, children 7-17 SEK 30 (kungligaslotten.se, 2026)
- Price level
- kr
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Open only in summer; the cast-iron spire is being taken down for restoration.
- Combined ticket with the Royal Palace saves money.
- Walk round Riddarholmen's quay at sunset for the view over Riddarfjärden.