The Museum de Vries at Drottningholm Palace

Info Telefon: +46 8 402 62 00

Drottningholms slottsförvaltning

Open according to agreement for pre-booked tours. Appointment by telephone +46 8 402 62 80, weekdays 9:00-15:00.

Metro: T-Brommaplan + Bus 301–323 or 177
Bus: Boat in summer from City Hall

A unique collection of sculptures from the Dutch sculptor Adriaen de Vries (1556-1626) can be seen at the old Dragoon Stables from the 1700s close to the Drottingholm Wärdshus.
Bronze sculptures dating back to the beginning of the 1600s were brought to Sweden as booty and were eventually placed in the Drottningholm Palace park.

Today these sculptures have been replaced by modern bronze casts and the originals can be seen at the Museum De Vries. The museum contains the world´s largest collection of Adriaen De Vries' work.


Foto: Alexis Davlos
 

Björklidens gårdsmuseum

Magnus Thörnberg

Info Telefon: 070-773 70 35
Besucher-Email: museet @ technotel.se
http://www.technotel.se/museet/...

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Vaxholm Fortress Museum

Fax.: +46-8-541 718 95

Info Telefon: (+46) 08 541 721 57
Besucher-Email: info@vaxholmsfastning.se
http://www.vaxholmsfastning.se...

All year round by prior arrangement (groups and individuals), Jun–Aug daily.

Metro: Bus 670 from Tekniska högskolan. Boat (Waxholmsbolaget) from Strandvägen or boat (Stömma kanalbolaget) from Strömkajen in Stockholm

The history of Vaxholm Fortress begins early in the 16th century, with the construction of a blockhouse on Vaxholm by Svante Nilsson Sture, the Regent. Gustav Vasa instructed the governor of Stockholm to replace the blockhouse with a stone tower and to fill the narrow passage of Oxdjupet with rocks. That work was ready in 1839.

A Danish attack was repelled in 1612, and in 1719 the Russians were prevented from reaching Stockholm. In the 1870s, the defensive emphasis shifted from Vaxholm Fortress to the straight Oxdjupet. In 1876, Oxdjupet was opened to traffic and a new fort - Oscar-Fredriksborg - was built.

Since the turn of the century, the forces defending the archipelago have moved their positions outwards, ultimately reaching the outermost perimeter of the islands.

Vaxholm Fortress Museum
Opened 1947 at Oscar-Fredriksborg fort, and moved to Vaxholm Citadel, where it reopened in 1964. In 2003 the museum has been totally restored. The museum’s indoor department occupies thirty-five beautiful rooms and halls on both floors of the west section. Visitors see the fortress as it was in 1854, and can enter one of the Citadel’s bombproof vaults and see how things were during the Crimean War. In other settings you can call in on the Commandant, follow the issuing of orders ain a mine battery or visit the World War II coastal defence artillery post.

A visit to the Citadel should also include a visit to the café.

 

Museum of Sigtuna

Tel.: 08 - 591 266 50
Fax.: 08-597 838 83

Info Telefon: (+46) 08 597 838 70
http://www.sigtunamuseum.se/...

Tue–Sun 12–4pm, Jun–Aug also Mon.
The Town Hall and Lundströmska gården open daily Jun–Aug 12–4pm.
Guided tours at other times by prior arrangement.

Train to Märsta + Bus 570 or 575 to Sigtuna

"Sigtuna, a town founded on the shore of Lake Mälaren 1,000 years ago, was once Swedens most important city housing the royal courts, political contacts and center of the newly introduced Christianism.

At this time, Sweden was entering a new era as the Viking period became medieval. The city continued to operate as a royal and comercial centre for some 250 years, and is still today full of memories from this important era in Swedens history.

Today Sigtuna is an idyll well worth a visit, especially the market on sundays, with picturesque wooden houses, spacious gardens and a well-known town hall." (Museums in Stockholm)
 

Rosersberg Palace and Park

Tel.: +46 8 402 62 00

Info Telefon: +46 8 402 62 80

Rosersberg Palace is open daily June–August; for guided tour at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00

Commuter train to Rosersberg and from there a walk approximately 2 km.
For SL´s Traffic Information (public transportation) telephone +46-8-600 10 00.

Rosersberg Palace is one of the best kept secrets of Sweden's royal palaces. At Rosersberg time stands still.

The Oxenstierna family built the palace in the 1630s. It became a royal palace in 1762, when the state gave Rosersberg to Gustav III's younger brother Karl XIII.
King Karl XIV Johan and Queen Desideria spent long, relaxing summers at Rosersberg.

The rooms remain almost untouched from the 1795-1825 period, with well-preserved interiors and collections. Rosersberg become the missing link between the Gustavian era and the first of the Bernadottes.

The endless park in the breathtaking landscape of Mälaren adds to the charm of Rosersberg.

The French baroque garden lies closest to Rosersberg Palace towards Lake Mälaren.
The garden, commissioned by Count Bengt Oxenstierna, was considered one of Sweden's most lavish, at the time it was planted at the end of the 1600s by Nicodemus Tessin the Younger.


Swans and gondolas
Today, much of the garden has overgrown or disappeared. However, it is still possible to wander through the 300 year old avenues and admire the 600 metre long pond, where once both swans and gondolas were found.
To the left of the palace towards the Sigtuna bay lies the English garden commissioned by Duke Karl (XIII) around the turn of the 19th century.

Here you can stroll down winding paths and find superb views of both land and water.


The mystical King Nordian
In the vicinity you can also visit one of Sweden´s largest burial-mounds belonging to the mystical King Nordian from the Era of the Great Migration.
The Romanesque churches from 1160- 1170 in neighbouring villages of Norrsunda and Skånela are also worthwhile visiting. They both share an unusual feature with towers to the east.


Picture: Norberg Design AB
 

Tjolöholm Nature Reserve

http://www.kungsbacka.se/turism...

15 km south of Kungsbacka. From the town centre, take Varbergsvägen (road 939/the old E6) south, towards Fjärås some 10 km, follow the signs for "Tjolöholm".

"Tjolöholm is a nature reserve located north of the Tjolöholm peninsula. The reserves consist of beach meadows of high ornitological- and botanical value. More than 200 bird species have been noted here. East of the Castle are two self-guiding paths (1,6 and 2,2 km). Here is also a bird tower. Parts of the area is, however, closed for visitors 1 April - 15 July due to the birds' nesting." (www.halland.se)
 

Äskatorp Nature Reserve

http://www.kungsbacka.se/turism...

10 km south of Kungsbacka. Drive from the town centre south on Varbergsvägen some 8 km, turn right at the sign "Äskatorp".

"Äskatorp is a nature reserve located south of the Tjolöholm peninsula. The reserves consist of beach meadows of high ornitological- and botanical value. More than 200 bird species have been noted here. East of the Castle are two self-guiding paths (1,6 and 2,2 km). Parts of the area is, however, closed for visitors 1 April - 15 July due to the birds' nesting." (www.halland.se)
 

Strömsholm Palace

Fax.: +46 220 437 55

Info Telefon: +46 220 430 35

17–31 May: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 12:00–16:00
June: Daily 12:00–16:00
July: Daily 12:00–17:00
August: Daily 12:00–16:00
Strömsholm Palace is open year round in conjunction with pre-booked tours. See Group Visits in the menu above for booking information.

Railway from Stockholms to Kolbäck, and from there bus approximately five km. Alternative railway to Västerås and from there bus to Kolbäck.
Sweden Railways, telephone: +46 771 75 75 75

Strömholm's yellow baroque palace is built on a paved islet where the fast-flowing Kolbäck river meets Lake Mälaren.
Queen Dowager, Hedvid Eleonora, headed many large construction projects at Strömsholm. She built the new palace and around twenty other buildings in the palace grounds.

The palace was completed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, however work with the interiors came to a halt. Members of the Royal Family liked to overnight here on their way southbound.

The palace with its extensive green surroundings is a cherished day-trip destination. Couples getting married often choose the romantic palace chapel for their ceremonies.

Noteworthy things to see include the impressive interiors from the 1700s and an important collection of Swedish paintings.

Today, Strömsholm is a hippological centre, where equestrian competitions are held each year.

The castle is open to the public during the summer months. Group visits are possible all year round via advance booking.

Picture: Norberg Design AB