Last weekend we visited Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm. It was a fantastic autumn weekend, and really lovely to walk around the castle park in the November sun. We have seen the castle before, but also took the opportunity to see the theatre, which was really fun. Here are some tips for things to see and do at Drottningholm Palace. Have you been here? What is your favourite?
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Castles in Sweden - there are plenty of them! In fact, there are around 220 Swedish castles, although the number depends on how you count. We've seen a large number of castles during our motorhome trips in the country, many of which are both stunningly beautiful and historically interesting.
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The Swedish Castle Route is a themed road that takes you past Sweden's most beautiful and interesting castles. Travel on your own and at your own pace - by car, motorhome, caravan or motorbike.
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What to do in Uppland - what to see and experience? We've written about the capital Stockholm, cosy Solna, charming Sundbyberg, Gustavsberg with its porcelain factory and Sweden's oldest town Sigtuna. The east coast From Vaxholm, Kapellskär with its Åland boats, Roslagen's capital Norrtälje, the Viking village north of Norrtälje, further north you will find Grisslehamn, Väddö, Öregrund and Gräsö, Ängskär, all the way to Sikhjälma with Lignåre cultural reserve. Here you will also find Vallonbruken in Sweden.
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Royal castles in Sweden are what we're talking about today. Did you know that there are 11 Swedish castles that are usually considered royal? In addition, there are other castles and villas with royal connections ...
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Svenska kungliga Slottsvägen is a themed road that takes you through the 11 royal castles, to experience beautiful historic castles and castle gardens. Travel on your own and at your own pace - by car, motorhome, caravan or motorbike.
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Tyresö Castle is beautifully situated by Kalvfjärden in Tyresö, just south of Stockholm. We went here one day last week when we both strolled in the English park and had a picnic on Notholmen. In addition, there was a nice hike on a small part of the Pilgrim Trail, in Alby nature reserve.
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The Swedish castle hotel route is absolutely fantastic and we have 32 castle hotels for you to enjoy and stay at with lots of history. Here's the route that you can follow and spend an entire holiday in castles around half of Sweden.
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Svenska Upplandsvägen is a themed road that takes you from Stockholm through lovely Roslagen and the east coast to experience nature, culture, history and adventure. We turn around before Gävle and head inland with lots of sights back to Drottningholm Castle. Travel on your own and at your own pace - by car, motorhome, caravan or motorbike.
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Görväln Castle and Görväln Nature Reserve are located in Järfälla municipality, northwest of Stockholm. We made an excursion here to get a few hours in the spring sun and nature, but of course also took the opportunity to check out the castle.
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