The Chinese Pavilion

Guided tour

The Chinese Pavilion is open during the summer months. Stroll on your own with the free audio guide.

You can walk round the Chinese Pavilion by yourself, but if you want to broaden your knowledge there is a free audioguides in Swedish and English.

Download the guide app for free

Search for 'Swedish Royal Palaces' in the App Store or Google Play. The app is free, and has both Swedish and English text.

The app does not require an internet connection when using the audioguides on site at the palaces. If you choose to have the audioguide read out loud, please use headphones to avoid disturbing other visitors.

The app can be experienced wherever you are. You can even go on a guided tour from home!

Guided tour of the Palace Park

The Royal Walks app will guide you through the World Heritage Site of Drottningholm Palace Park, from the royal residence, through the historic park and up to the exotic Chinese Pavilion.

The Royal Walks app (Kungliga promenader) can be downloaded free of charge. The text is in Swedish and English, and is illustrated with new and historic photos.

After opening the app, choose Drottningholm, which contains four different theme walks.

With the free Royal palaces app you can explore the Chinese Pavilion by yourself. Read or listen to the audioguide on your mobile phone. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén

The Royal palaces app is free to download.

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An guide app to the park. The 'Royal Walks' app will guide you through the World Heritage Site of Drottningholm Palace Park, from the royal residence, through the historic park and up to the exotic Chinese Pavilion. Photo: Raphael Stecksén

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