Bonde Palace 🇸🇪

You will find the Bonde Palace located in Gamla stan, central Stockholm's historic old town, positioned right between the House of Knights and the Chancellery House. Widely considered a premier monument of the Swedish Empire era, this striking building was built in the 1660s as a private residence for Lord High Treasurer Gustaf Bonde. Today, it serves as the home of the Swedish Supreme Court after centuries of housing key civic institutions like the Stockholm Court House and Town Hall.

As you visit this historical monument of national interest, you can take in the grand exterior façades embellished with Ionic pilasters, decorative festoons, and portraits of Roman Emperors. Look out for the preserved 17th-century cupolas crowning the northern wings, along with the mid-18th-century architectural adjustments that shaped its low hipped roof after a major fire. Stepping into the surrounding streets of Myntgatan and Riddarhustorget places you directly on the grounds of dramatic Swedish history, where major historical events occurred right outside its doors.

You can even observe how the nearby 19th-century Vasabron bridge roadway makes a sharp detour around this intact structure, standing as a proud testament to preserved Swedish heritage.

What to see at Bonde Palace

• Façades decorated with Ionic pilasters, festoons, and Roman Emperor portraits
• Original 17th-century cupolas preserved on the northern wings
• Current home of the Swedish Supreme Court since 1949
• Historic Gamla stan location between the House of Knights and Chancellery House

Visiting tips

Take a moment to view the exterior from the Vasabron bridge area to see how the roadway was forced to make a detour around the preserved historic palace.

How long: 1 hour · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Bonde Palace is easy to reach on Stockholm’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Stockholm Palace and Tre Kronor Castle. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Stockholm travel guide.