Opening hours

The Chinese Pavilion

The Pavilion is closed for the season and will open in May 2020.
The Pavilion Café is open in October on weekends at 12.00-16.00.

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Guided tour

You can walk round the Chinese Pavilion yourself, but if you want to broaden your knowledge there are audio guides available. The audio ...

Group Visits

Getting here

The rooms of the palace

The Chinese Pavilion was built in the middle of the 1700s, a period in European history when chinoiserie was the height of fashion. Today...

Summer café

In Drottningholm Palace Park, close to the Chinese Pavilion, you will find the Pavilion Café. The café is open during the summer months.

Souvenirs from the Chinese Pavilion

A selection of products linked to the pavilion are available for sale at the Chinese Pavilion.

History

The first pavilion, a prefabricated building, was erected here in 1753 as a birthday present to Queen Lovisa Ulrika. It was built in a Ch...

The Chinese Pavilion: A history

Out on Drottningholm stands a hidden gem ornamented with dragon heads, which was originally a birthday present from King Adolf Fredrik to...

Highlight: The Chinese Pavilion

One July evening in 1753, Queen Lovisa Ulrika was surprised with a fantastic birthday present. In the far section of Drottningholm Palace...

Opening hours: Closed

Is it possible to take wedding photos in the palace parks?

It is permitted to take wedding photos for private use in our palace parks. Please respect the following: it is not permitted to set up bulky photography equipment and/or props, to cordon off or drive vehicles onto our park areas or in any other way disturb other park visitors.
Please note the special stipulations for photography in our Image and Media Gallery.
Can I pre-book a ticket for the general palace tours?

Tickets can be purchased on the same day at any of our ticket offices; no advance purchase available.
Are there any storage lockers at the royal palaces?

The Royal Palace of Stockholm: There are a few storage lockers available at Tickets & Information and in the Tre Kronor Museum. However, we would recommend not bringing any large bags with you. The other royal palaces and visitor attractions: No storage lockers available.
Can I take my bag into the royal palaces?

Small bags are permitted at our visitor attractions. Rucksacks should be carried in your hand or on your front. Do not leave any bags unattended. Bags and cases with wheels are not permitted.
Can I take a pushchair into the royal palaces?

Pushchairs are not permitted indoors.