Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde, Stockholm tickets and visitor information
- Morten
- Jan 18
- 4 min read
Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde is an art museum set in the former home of Prince Eugen on Djurgården. You get strong Nordic art, temporary exhibitions, and a sculpture filled park that feels far from the city even though it is close.
Last updated: 2026
Quick overview and key details
Quick facts for planning
Location and area: Prins Eugens väg 6, Djurgården, Stockholm
Best for: Nordic art, quiet galleries, sculpture park walks, and a calmer Djurgården visit
Typical time needed: 90 minutes for the museum, 2 to 3 hours if you add the park and a meal
Booking need: not usually, but consider online tickets in peak season
Ticket type: standard admission, with optional group guided tours by booking
Peak crowd risk: higher on weekend afternoons and sunny spring days, lower midweek
Accessibility snapshot: lifts to all floors, ramped entrance, accessible toilets, stroller access with one indoor exception
Why this is a hidden gemMany visitors focus on the big headline attractions on Djurgården and skip the quieter southern end. Waldemarsudde gives you a personal setting with galleries, original rooms, and a park designed to be part of the visit. You can slow down here without feeling you are missing the city.
Tickets, prices, and how to book
What you should book in advance
Standard admission is simple.
Adults: SEK 170
Seniors and students: SEK 150
Groups of 10 or more: SEK 150 per person
Children and youth up to 19: free
You can buy tickets online or on site. The museum notes that pre purchased tickets do not give you priority in the queue. Payment on site is by card only.
If you want a guided visit for a group, the museum offers booked tours.
60 minute guided tour daytime: SEK 2,000 per group
60 minute guided tour after 16:30 and on weekends: SEK 2,700 per group
Reduced admission for tour participants: SEK 150 per person
English language tours add SEK 500 per group
Maximum group size: 25
Planning context from 2024 and 2025
Sweden’s museum sector reported 19.4 million physical museum visits in 2024, up 4% from 2023.
The same 2024 report lists Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde with 402,909 visits in 2024.
Stockholm’s Chamber of Commerce reported 1,425,554 hotel rooms sold in Stockholm in June and July 2025, up 5.8% from 2024, with average occupancy at 72%.
Eurostat estimates 2.99 billion nights were spent in EU tourist accommodation in 2024, a record year.
Opening hours and best time to visit
How to avoid crowds
Regular opening hours are:
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 to 17:00
Thursday: 11:00 to 20:00
Planned closed days in 2026 include Midsummer’s Eve June 19, Christmas Eve December 24, Christmas Day December 25, and New Year’s Eve December 31.
For a quieter visit, arrive close to opening on a weekday. Thursday evenings are also a smart pick, since the longer hours spread visitors out.
How to get there
Best routes from the city center
Waldemarsudde is on southern Djurgården at Prins Eugens väg 6.
The easiest public transport routes are:
Tram 7 to the Waldemarsudde stop
Bus 67 toward Blockhusudden
If you are driving, note that car traffic to Djurgården is closed on Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 to 16:00 from April 30 to September 28, and on the first to third Advent Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 to 15:00.
Rules, accessibility, and security
What you can bring and what you cannot
The museum publishes clear accessibility guidance and a few visit rules.
What you can bring
Strollers inside the museum, except the parlour floor where floors and rugs are extra sensitive
Guide and assistance dogs, including in the restaurant, when clearly marked as working
What you cannot bring
Non service dogs inside the museum
Accessibility notes you should know
A stone ramp leads to the entrance and the entrance door has automatic opening
The museum has lifts to all floors
Accessible toilets are available by the entrance and in the parlour floor
A wheelchair is available to borrow
The park is hilly in parts, but most paths and trails work for wheelchair access
The museum does not clearly publish detailed bag size or photography rules on the main admission page. Travel light and expect staff to direct you to cloakroom storage if needed.
Expert quotationsGunnar Ardelius, General Secretary of Sveriges Museer, wrote: “Den bild som framträder är kraftfull och väldigt föränderlig.” Source
Daniella Waldfogel, CEO of Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, said: “Sommarens starka beläggning visar att Stockholm i praktiken har återhämtat sig efter pandemin.” Source
What to do nearby
Easy add ons for the same day
Stay on the quieter south end of Djurgården and build a half day you can do on foot.
Walk the sculpture park and terraces at Waldemarsudde before or after the galleries
Take a waffle break at Café Ektorpet on a weekend day when it is open
Continue east to Thielska Galleriet for another villa style art stop
Walk north toward Rosendal for gardens and seasonal food stalls
End with a waterfront stroll back toward central Djurgården and the tram stop
FAQ Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde tickets
Common questions
Q1: Do you need to book tickets in advance?
A: Usually no, but online tickets can save time on busy weekends.
Q2: Are children free?
A: Yes. Children and youth up to 19 have free admission.
Q3: Is the museum open on Mondays?
A: No. Mondays are closed.
Q4: Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes for the museum building. It has lifts to all floors, a ramped entrance, and accessible toilets.
Q5: Can you bring a stroller inside?
A: Yes, but not into the parlour floor.
Q6: Can you visit just the park?
A: Yes. The park and sculpture areas are part of the site and many visitors combine them with the museum.
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