Royal Palaces

Located at the top of the Slottsbacken slope on the west side of the palace, facing Storkyrkan, this is the main entrance for most visitors. Use it for ticket purchase or validation and access to the Royal Apartments. This is the main bottleneck in high season, with queues often forming on the slope and near the doorway. The approach includes a slope and steps, so it can be demanding for visitors with limited mobility. Lifts and alternative accessible routes exist inside, but the historic building is not fully step-free.

This separate entrance is on the south side of the palace at the lower levels and is best for visitors heading directly to the Treasury or returning to that section. Queues are usually shorter here than at the main apartments entrance, although narrow stair access can slow entry. Access involves stairs down into the vault area, and this entrance is not fully wheelchair accessible. Follow on-site palace signage once you reach the south side of the complex.

The Museum Tre Kronor entrance is reached through a lower courtyard or side entrance under the palace and is marked on-site. It is useful if you want to focus on the medieval castle museum before or after the Royal Apartments. Capacity can be limited, so short waits are possible on busier days. Visitors should expect some uneven floors and steps, with only partial accessibility. This entrance can be less obvious than the main western entrance, so allow a few extra minutes for wayfinding.

This entrance is on the north side of the palace along the outer facade, facing Norrbro and Strommen. It is mainly for summer visitors heading to Gustav III’s Museum of Antiquities, which is typically seasonal. Crowds here are generally lighter than at the main entrance, and this section is often quieter overall. Access is via staircases, and step-free routes are limited. If you are walking from Kungstradgarden or across Strombron, this side of the palace is a convenient approach.