The Bonde Palace

In front of you rises the Bonde Palace, considered one of the finest examples of Swedish Baroque. Built between 1662 and 1673 for the powerful Bonde family, it was designed by two great architects of the time, Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and Jean de la Vallée. At its inauguration, it ranked among the most prestigious private residences in Stockholm, with its stately façade, side wings, and inner courtyard showcasing the power of its owners. But the destiny of the palace soon went beyond aristocratic life: in the 18th century, it became first the seat of Parliament, then the Supreme Court of Sweden. These political and judicial functions marked its history and anchored it at the heart of public life. Today, the Bonde Palace continues to embody this tradition of power and prestige, as it now houses the Administrative Court of Appeal of Stockholm. Behind its baroque elegance, this building tells the story of more than three centuries of Sweden’s political and judicial life.