Ulriksdal Palace on the banks of Lake Edviken in Stockholm is located in Soha. Stockholm Ulriksdal Palace built as a retreat for Jakob de la Garde between 1643-45, under the supervision of architect H.J. Kristler was originally named as Jakobsdal.
The Palace was bought by Queen Hedvig Eleonora from Magnus Gabriel De la Garde, the son of Jakob De la Garde. The Queen renamed the palace after her grandson Prince Ulrik, who however died as a baby of 1 year.
Additional construction to the original building began in the 1720s under the guidance of architect Carl Harleman. The mansard roof as it stands presently was designed by Carl Harleman, and is one of the earliest such roofs in Sweden. However, towards the end of the 17th century the 'Orangery' a glass house for growing oranges and lemons was set up. In the middle of the 18th century, the palace was occupied by King Adolf Fredrik and Queen Loviska Ulrika, who built 'Confidencen' the first theater in Sweden. A pleasure garden was added to the palace by Queen Kristina to add to the magnificence of Ulriksdal Palace.
Ulriksdal Palace in Stockholm is now a museum open for visitors. The Museum is divided into a number of sections, namely:
- The Palace – The room interiors carry décor from the 17th century to the 20th century.
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The main attractions of the palace are: the living room of Crown Princess Louise and Crown Prince Gustav VI Adolf designed by Carl Malmsten; rooms of Karl XV designed by Fredrik W. Sholander.
- The Orangery Museum - The Orangery was built by Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, under authorization from Queen Dowager Hedwig Eleonora. In addition to growing oranges and lemons, Swedish sculptures by Carl Milles, Johan T. Sergel and others are also on display.
- Queen Kristina's Coronation Coach Museum - The coronation of Queen Kristina was one of the most pompous events in the history of Sweden. Such magnificent was the event that the horse carriage with its original textile has been maintained for the last 300 years.
- The Chapel – A chapel was built in 1662 by architect Jean de La Vale and opened by Chancellor Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie. The present chapel was built under the guidance of Fredrik Wilhelm Scholander in Dutch Renaissance style in the 1860s. This Chapel is used for mass and weddings.
Ulriksdal Palace in Slottsallen, Ulrikdal, Solna is reachable by surface rail to Uriksdal station, or by underground train to Bergshamra. It is also accessible by road . The palace remains open from 1st June to 31st August on all days. Tourists are suggested to go for a guided tour.
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