# Things to see in Vadstena (Sweden): 19 places and when to go

> Vadstena is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Temples (8), Nature (5), Wildlife (5). The best known are Vadstena Castle, Kumla Church, Östergötland and Vadstena Monastery Church. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vadstena/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Sweden · 58.4545, 14.7894
- **Places:** 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/espiritual/) (8) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturaleza/) (5) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fauna/) (5) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/senderismo/) (3) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/museos/) (2) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/historia/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to February and May to September.
- **Also possible:** March to April and October.
- **Nearest airport:** NYO Nyköping, 129 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Vadstena

The places in and around Vadstena, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Vadstena Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/castillo-de-vadstena/): Built as the fortress to protect Stockholm from enemies approaching from the south · 5.6 km
- [Kumla Church, Östergötland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kumla-kyrka/): Church building in Mjölby Municipality, Sweden · 15 km
- [Vadstena Monastery Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vadstena-klosterkyrka/): Church building in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden · 6.0 km
- [Appuna Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/appuna-kyrka/): Church building in Mjölby Municipality, Sweden · 16 km
- [Kastad kulle torräng](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kastad-kulle/): Nature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden · 4.8 km
- [Ombergsliden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ombergsliden/): Nature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden · 12 km
- [Hagebyhöga Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hagebyhoga-kyrka/): Church building in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden · 11 km
- [Motalabuktens öar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/motalabuktens-oar/): Nature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden · 8.6 km
- [Naturum Tåkern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturum-takern/): Museum · 14 km
- [Örberga Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/orberga-kyrka/): Church building in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden · 2.3 km
- [Orlunda Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/orlunda-kyrka/): Church building in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden · 12 km
- [Ostmossen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ostmossen/): Nature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden · 13 km
- [Rogslösa Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/rogslosa-kyrka/): Church building in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden · 8.4 km
- [Tåkern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/takerns-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden · 11 km
- [Väderstad Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vaderstads-kyrka/): Church building in Mjölby Municipality, Sweden · 18 km
- [Järnevid friluftsbad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/jarnevid-friluftsbad/): Hot spring bath · 2 m
- [Katarinaleden etapp 6](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/katarinaleden-etapp-6/): Hiking · 11 km
- [Östgötaleden: Borghamn - Vadstena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ostgotaleden-borghamn-vadstena/): Hiking · 3.4 km
- [Östgötaleden: Omberg-Borghamn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ostgotaleden-omberg-borghamn/): Hiking · 10 km

## When to go to Vadstena

The best time to visit Vadstena is **December to February and May to September**; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 6 h 45 |
| February | Best time | 8 h 59 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 23 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 29 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 56 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 19 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 08 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 29 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 52 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 25 |
| December | Best time | 6 h 03 |

In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03. In May, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.

When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Vadstena

The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO, Nyköping), 129 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=58.4545%2C14.7894)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.4545%2C14.7894)

## Other towns nearby

- [Motala](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/motala/): 22 places · 21 km
- [Skänninge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/skanninge/): 18 places · 25 km
- [Trehörna kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/trehorna-kyrka/): 13 places · 33 km
- [Hamnen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hamnen/): 13 places · 33 km
- [Askersund](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/askersund/): 19 places · 47 km
- [Linköping](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/linkoping/): 61 places · 49 km

And all of Sweden, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Vadstena?

The best known: [Vadstena Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/castillo-de-vadstena/), [Kumla Church, Östergötland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kumla-kyrka/), [Vadstena Monastery Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vadstena-klosterkyrka/), [Appuna Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/appuna-kyrka/), [Kastad kulle torräng](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kastad-kulle/). In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Vadstena?

December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03.

### How do you get to Vadstena?

The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), 129 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.4545%2C14.7894) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Vadstena as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).