Vadstena Abbey, Vadstena

Name: Vadstena Abbey
Address: Vadstena, Sweden

#4 among attractions in Vadstena

Monastery, Gothic architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Abbey Pax Mariae, more commonly referred to as Vadstena Abbey, situated on Lake Vättern in the Diocese of Linköping, Sweden, was the motherhouse of the Bridgettine Order. The abbey started on one of the farms donated to it by the king, but the town of Vadstena grew up around it. It was active from 1346 until 1595. ()

Local name: Vadstena kloster Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 58°27'2"N, 14°53'29"E

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Vadstena Sweden

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Vadstena Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vadstena Castle, Vadstena Town Hall, Östergötland Runic Inscription 179, Wadstena Fogelsta Järnväg.

0.4 miSW
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Vadstena Castle, Vadstena
11 min walk • Vadstena Castle stands as a majestic historical monument in the picturesque town of Vadstena, located on the eastern shores of Lake Vättern in Sweden. This well-preserved Renaissance castle, built in the 16th century, was originally conceived as a fortress by King...
~1440 ftSW
City hall
Vadstena Town Hall, Vadstena
7 min walk • Vadstena Town Hall is a former town hall in Vadstena, Sweden. It is the oldest preserved town hall in Sweden.
~170 ftE
Stela
Östergötland Runic Inscription 179, Vadstena
1 min walk • The runestone known as Östergötland Rune Inscription 179 or Ög 179, as listed in the Rundata catalog, stands on the east side of the Vadstena Abbey in Vadstena, Sweden. The stone is tinted red and is about 193 cm in height. The inscription is classified as being carved in runestone style Fp.
0.4 miSW
58°26'42"N • 14°53'9"E
Wadstena Fogelsta Järnväg, Vadstena
12 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~680 ftNE
58°27'6"N • 14°53'40"E
Mårten Skinnares hus, Vadstena
4 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Vadstena Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Östergötland Runic Inscription 179, Vadstena (1 min walk), Mårten Skinnares hus, Vadstena (4 min walk), Vadstena Town Hall, Vadstena (7 min walk), Vadstena Castle, Vadstena (11 min walk).

Vadstena Abbey, Vadstena

Facts and practical information

Vadstena Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Vadstena Castle, Vadstena

Vadstena Town Hall, Vadstena

Östergötland Runic Inscription 179, Vadstena

Wadstena Fogelsta Järnväg, Vadstena

Mårten Skinnares hus, Vadstena

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vadstena Abbey?