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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.
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 (8) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (2) · History (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 CastleBuilt as the fortress to protect Stockholm from enemies approaching from the south5.6 km
- Kumla Church, ÖstergötlandChurch building in Mjölby Municipality, Sweden15 km
- Vadstena Monastery ChurchChurch building in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden6.0 km
- Appuna ChurchChurch building in Mjölby Municipality, Sweden16 km
- Kastad kulle torrängNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden4.8 km
- OmbergslidenNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden12 km
- Hagebyhöga ChurchChurch building in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden11 km
- Motalabuktens öarNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden8.6 km
- Naturum TåkernMuseum14 km
- Örberga ChurchChurch building in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden2.3 km
- Orlunda ChurchChurch building in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden12 km
- OstmossenNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden13 km
- Rogslösa ChurchChurch building in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden8.4 km
- TåkernNature reserve in Östergötland, Sweden11 km
- Väderstad ChurchChurch building in Mjölby Municipality, Sweden18 km
- Järnevid friluftsbadHot spring bath2 m
- Katarinaleden etapp 6Hiking11 km
- Östgötaleden: Borghamn - VadstenaHiking3.4 km
- Östgötaleden: Omberg-BorghamnHiking10 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.
- JanBest time6:45
- FebBest time8:59
- MarPossible11:23
- AprPossible14:05
- MayBest time16:29
- JunBest time17:56
- JulBest time17:19
- AugBest time15:08
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:52
- NovBetter not7:25
- DecBest time6:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Motala22 places21 km
- Skänninge18 places25 km
- Trehörna kyrka13 places33 km
- Hamnen13 places33 km
- Askersund19 places47 km
- Linköping61 places49 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vadstena?
The best known: Vadstena Castle, Kumla Church, Östergötland, Vadstena Monastery Church, Appuna Church, Kastad kulle torräng. 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 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.
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