Things to do in Vadstena
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Vadstena Slott
Overlooking the lake, the mighty Renaissance castle Vadstena Slott was the family project of the early Vasa kings. The lower floors contain a small historical display. The furnished upper floors are more interesting, but only open during guided tours (in English mid-May to mid-September; call ahead for times); it’s worth going on one if only to visit the chapel, with its incredible 17-second echo!
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Sancta Birgitta Klostermuseet
The Sancta Birgitta Klostermuseet is in Bjälboättens Palats (a royal residence that became a convent in 1384), and tells the story of St Birgitta’s roller-coaster life and those of all her saint-and-sinner children. Artefacts include the coffin that she was brought back from Rome in.
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Klosterkyrkan
‘Of plain construction, humble and strong’, Klosterkyrkan was built in response to one of St Birgitta’s visions. After the church’s consecration in 1430, Vadstena became the top pilgrimage site in Sweden. Step inside for medieval sculptures and carved floor slabs.
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Restaurant Munkklostret
The Klosterhotel’s ravishing restaurant is the best nosh spot in town. Seasonal, succulent steak, lamb, game and fish dishes are flavoured with herbs from the monastery garden, and served in the monks’ old dorms.
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Rådhuskällaren
Under the old courthouse, this affable 15th-century cellar restaurant dishes out simple but filling burger, pasta and fish meals. Its outdoor area is a favourite afternoon drinking spot in summer.
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Hamnpaviljongen
Hamnpaviljongen, in the park facing the castle, is an alfresco cafe with decent sandwiches, light meals and a refreshing verdant vibe.
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