Drottningholm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Drottningholm
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Drottningholm Palace
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 Drottningholm
Location in Stockholm
Drottningholm
Location in Sweden
Drottningholm
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Uppland |
| County | Stockholm County |
| Municipality | Ekerö Municipality |
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| • Total | 1.47 km2 (0.57 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 316 |
| • Density | 215.0/km2 (556.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Drottningholm is a small area in Sweden. Its name means "Queen's Islet". It is located in Ekerö Municipality, which is part of Stockholm County. In 2010, about 398 people lived there.
Drottningholm is found on Lovön island. This island is in Lake Mälaren, just outside the big city of Stockholm. The famous Drottningholm Palace is here. This palace has been the home of the Swedish royal family since 1981.
The village of Drottningholm was built in the mid-1700s. It was made for the people who worked at the palace. Today, it still shows what a Swedish village looked like long ago. You can see many charming old houses and villas there.
You can visit Drottningholm using public transport. First, take the metro to Brommaplan. From there, you can catch an SL bus that goes towards Ekerö.
Ships Named Drottningholm
At least two ships have been given the name Drottningholm. These ships have interesting stories.
The Historic Ferry
One ship named Drottningholm was a ferry. It was built in 1909. This ship is now a special historic ship in Sweden. It is protected because of its history.
The Ocean Liner
Another ship named Drottningholm was a large ocean liner. An ocean liner is a big ship that carries people across oceans. This ship was first called RMS Virginian. A company called Swedish American Line bought it in 1920 and renamed it Drottningholm.
People who spoke English often gave this ocean liner nicknames. They called it "Rollingholm" or "Rollinghome". This was because the ship tended to roll a lot in the water!
During World War II, the ship helped many people. It was used to bring thousands of prisoners of war, civilians, and diplomats back to their home countries. English speakers then gave it another nickname: "Trotting Home".
See also
- In Spanish: Drottningholm para niños
