description Ulriksdal Palace Overview
Ulriksdal Palace is a royal residence situated on the banks of the Edsviken waterway in Solna, just north of central Stockholm, Sweden. The palace was originally constructed in the 1640s and later extensively renovated for Queen Hedvig Eleonora by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder. It is distinguished by its well-preserved 18th-century court theater, known as Confidencen, and its Orangery, which currently houses a museum of classical sculptures. The surrounding grounds feature a French-style baroque garden and English parklands.
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Where is Ulriksdal Palace, and can I visit it from Stockholm?
It stands beside Edsviken in Solna, just north of central Stockholm. The royal palaces site lists guided visits from May through September, with English tours at 3 pm on listed days in 2026. [Official history and visitor information](https://www.kungligaslotten.se/english/royal-palaces-and-sites/ulriksdal-palace/history.html)
Who built Ulriksdal Palace, and why is Hedvig Eleonora important?
The estate began in the 1640s for Marshal of the Realm Jakob De la Gardie. Queen Dowager Hedvig Eleonora bought it in 1669 and commissioned Nicodemus Tessin the Elder to create the present palace.
What can I see besides the palace at Ulriksdal?
The grounds include the palace park and the 17th-century Orangerimuseum, while nearby Confidencen is the historic Ulriksdal Palace Theatre. The official 2026 schedule lists the Orangerimuseum from June 16 through August 16.
How is Ulriksdal different from Drottningholm Palace?
Ulriksdal is a royal residence in Solna with rooms and parkland beside Edsviken, while Drottningholm is on Lovön and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are separate palaces, so a Stockholm itinerary treats them as different visits.
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