DrottningholmTel: +46 8 402 62 80Not far from central Stockholm is Drottningholm Palace, the residence of the Royal Family and one of Sweden’s world heritage sites. The palace is a unique building from the 17th century, surrounded by magnificent palace gardens. The palace gardens, with their wide lawns and leafy glades, provide the perfect surroundings for a picnic on a warm summer day. Don’t miss the Chinese Pavilion and the Palace Theatre, which has not been altered since it was completed in 1766.
Getting there: Drottningholm Palace is west of Stockholm. In the summer you can take a boat from outside the City Hall to Drottningholm, but it’s possible to get there by underground and bus all year round. A good tip is to take the boat back to Stockholm after your visit to Drottningholm – the view of the city from Riddarfjärden bay is breathtaking.Underground to Brommaplan, change to bus 301-323.
Journey time, one-way: About 30 minutes on public transport. The boat trip takes around one hour.www.royalcourt.se
Stenladugården 1, MärstaTel: +46 8 592 595 00Steninge Palace is a beautiful 18th century building with a baroque park just north of Stockholm. The Cultural Centre is home to a gallery, glassworks, factory shop and a restaurant. Try out glassblowing for yourself, or purchase something to take home from the factory shop. Getting there: Steninge Palace is north of Stockholm. The easiest way to get there is by car. If you’re travelling by public transport, you need to take the commuter train to Märsta station, change to bus 580 and then walk 2 km.Journey time, one-way: About 1 hour on public transport + a 2 km walk.