The Top 11 Castles around Ekerö
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 11
beautiful castles to choose from around Ekerö. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Ekerö. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 1, 2025
Stockholm Royal Palace
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The huge walls of the city palace make it clear from afar that this building plays a major role in Stockholm. The medieval Vasa Castle used to stand here, but …
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Drottningholm Palace
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Drottningholm Palace
is Sweden's best preserved royal palace and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also the private royal residence.
Drottningholm Palace was originally a royal pleasure palace …
is Sweden's best preserved royal palace and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also the private royal residence.
Drottningholm Palace was originally a royal pleasure palace …
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Kastellet Kastellholmen
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A first citadel was build on Kastellholmen in 1660, shortly after Skeppholmen and Kastellholmen became a naval base. The citadel was of great importance as all ships had to pass …
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Outer Courtyard || Parade Square
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The changing of the guard takes place every day at 12:15 in the semi-circular outer courtyard on the southeast side of the palace. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Swedish capital.
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Interiors of Drottningholm Palace
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The history of Drottningholm Palace begins in the 16th century. The palace was originally built in 1580 by King John III for his wife, Queen Katarina Jagellonica. The name "Drottningholm," …
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