Sir, Sweden is a free nation where we trust the people not needing crowd control. Decency and respect are golden rules for a Swede. We don't provide crowd control for foreigners either as we also put that trust in them. That is an "A" for the government in my book. The changing of the guard isn't a tourist attraction but is seen as one by visitors. It is quite popular so one need to be early to get a spot in the courtyard. I'm sorry this made your experience less enjoyable for you. The marching soldiers you saw were the guards, that the riding Life Guard Regiment (Formed 1521) relieved. I hope the rest of your journey will be joyful and memorable
Sir, Sweden is a free nation where we trust the people not needing crowd control. Decency and respect are golden rules for a Swede. We don't provide crowd control for foreigners either as we also put that trust in them. That is an "A" for the government in my book. The changing of the guard isn't a tourist attraction but is seen as one by visitors. It is quite popular so one need to be early to get a spot in the courtyard. I'm sorry this made your experience less enjoyable for you. The marching soldiers you saw were the guards, that the riding Life Guard Regiment (Formed 1521) relieved. I hope the rest of your journey will be joyful and memorable
Other countries seem more organized during their changing of the guards.
Overall, Sweden was wonderful.