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Vadstena

Vadstena Castle – Lake Vättern waterfront loop from Vadstena

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Sweden

Östergötland

Vadstena

Vadstena Castle – Lake Vättern waterfront loop from Vadstena

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Vadstena Castle – Lake Vättern waterfront loop from Vadstena

01:02

4.08km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 593 m for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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496 m

Vadstena Castle

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Impressive moated castle; worth a visit.

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522 m

Faun Statue by Conrad Carlman

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Statue of a faun by Conrad Carlman (+1945).

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1.39 km

Lake Vättern waterfront

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Here you can also swim in Sweden's second largest lake.

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1.41 km

Vadstena Old School Tower

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It's probably not a church, although that's what I thought at first. I couldn't find any information about the building.

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2.75 km

The building was built in 1705 by the city council Anders Eriksson and since 1830 houses the pharmacy of the city. The house is a listed building and has preserved part of its original interior.

upplevvadstena.se/de/kulturhistorischegebaeude.htm

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4.08 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.72 km

1.23 km

560 m

379 m

171 m

Surfaces

1.71 km

1.24 km

495 m

416 m

206 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 6 July

14°C

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July 4, 2025,Vadstena S 🇸🇪 Östergötland 👣 på Vättern en kreativ historia gamla Stan

Vadstena in Östergötland is often associated with the castle, the monastery church, and the cozy town center. Vadstena Castle is located directly on Lake Vättern. Construction began in 1545 by Gustav Vasa. It initially served as a defensive fortification (against the Danes), and after a Renaissance-style renovation, it became a castle and palace. Construction was completed in 1620. Since then, …

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Vadstena Castle – Lake Vättern waterfront loop from Vadstena

Vadstena Castle

Vadstena Fortress

Faun Statue by Conrad Carlman

Lake Vättern waterfront

Vadstena Castle

Vadstena Old School Tower

Vadstena Street

Vadstena Historic Pharmacy

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