We bought a combination entrance ticket that would get us into all 4 attractions: The Royal Apartments, The Treasury, The Tre Kronor Museum & Museum of Antiquities.
It was only 70krs for a student ticket, and is usable for 30 days.
Inside the treasury we saw coronation robs, crowns and swords. They were displayed in glass display cases all in a dark dungeon. No cameras were allowed and a rather intimidating security guard kept careful watch.
Upstairs in the Royal Apartments it was more relaxed. We could take photos (without flash) and were free to walk around without a guide. We did have to avoid a few large and crowded groups of tours but got a good look around the rooms.
On display was the Royal Guest Suite where distinguished guests stay while in Stockholm. I thought about all the Kings and Queens who, over the years, used this room. It was interesting to walk around such a historically decorated room that still held a modern function. The same can be said for a large room in the family apartments where foreign affairs meetings and consultations take place annually. It gave the impression of a working museum.
The portion referred to as the State Apartments/Rooms were closed. A page on the door notified that the rooms were closed due to engagements by HM the King. While it was too bad we did not see these rooms, it added a touch of authenticity to the experience. I would later read that there was a large State dinner that night, attended by the King, Queen, Crown Princess and many distinguished guests. My invitation must have gotten lost in the mail.
We left the old town towards the city square. It was filled with people and food vendors, each vendor representing a different country. The selection of food and products was impressive. Seeing everything reminded us how hungry we had become. We tried some samples before deciding we needed much more than cheese and jam samples.
A coffee shop with a large window facing a promenade offered a good place to people watch and eat. I avoided the large desert section for something of more sustenance.
After watching countless people walk by, we continued toward the train station. Stopping in some shops a long the way, I couldn’t help but notice what looked like 3 H&M stores within a 200-meter radius. I guess this was Stockholm.
After minor confusion and asking for direction, we found ourselves back in the train station. The day in Stockholm had come to an end.
It was only 70krs for a student ticket, and is usable for 30 days.
Inside the treasury we saw coronation robs, crowns and swords. They were displayed in glass display cases all in a dark dungeon. No cameras were allowed and a rather intimidating security guard kept careful watch.
Upstairs in the Royal Apartments it was more relaxed. We could take photos (without flash) and were free to walk around without a guide. We did have to avoid a few large and crowded groups of tours but got a good look around the rooms.
On display was the Royal Guest Suite where distinguished guests stay while in Stockholm. I thought about all the Kings and Queens who, over the years, used this room. It was interesting to walk around such a historically decorated room that still held a modern function. The same can be said for a large room in the family apartments where foreign affairs meetings and consultations take place annually. It gave the impression of a working museum.
The portion referred to as the State Apartments/Rooms were closed. A page on the door notified that the rooms were closed due to engagements by HM the King. While it was too bad we did not see these rooms, it added a touch of authenticity to the experience. I would later read that there was a large State dinner that night, attended by the King, Queen, Crown Princess and many distinguished guests. My invitation must have gotten lost in the mail.
We left the old town towards the city square. It was filled with people and food vendors, each vendor representing a different country. The selection of food and products was impressive. Seeing everything reminded us how hungry we had become. We tried some samples before deciding we needed much more than cheese and jam samples.
A coffee shop with a large window facing a promenade offered a good place to people watch and eat. I avoided the large desert section for something of more sustenance.
After watching countless people walk by, we continued toward the train station. Stopping in some shops a long the way, I couldn’t help but notice what looked like 3 H&M stores within a 200-meter radius. I guess this was Stockholm.
After minor confusion and asking for direction, we found ourselves back in the train station. The day in Stockholm had come to an end.
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