Winter fun in Vadstena

Soon winter will be here and with this we would like to tell you a little about what is happening here at the monastery but also some fun tips on what you can do here in Vadstena and the surrounding area.

Sports holidays at Vadstena Castle: As usual, some exciting and educational activities are organized for the children. Charles IX, Gustav Vasa's youngest son, will hold a party at the castle and everything must be in order and prepared. But nothing is as it should be! Both the cake and his son Gustav Adolf are missing and the pantries are in disarray. Help King Charles organize his party by solving all the puzzles and get rewarded! Read more here.

Things to do in Vadstena and surroundings during winter time:

Sledding, cross-country skiing, hiking - Åsabackarnas nature reserve Read more here

Skiing - Ombergsliden | Read more here

Ice skates, cross-country skates, cross-country skis - Tåkern Nature Reserve | Read more here

Hiking, sledding - Ekopark Omberg | Read more here

Hiking, excursions, ice skating, cross-country skating, winter swimming (if Lake Vättern freezes) Read more here

Cross-country skating between Borensberg - Ljung (Göta Kanal) | Read more here | Link to video