Vadstena Municipality

municipality in Östergötland County, Sweden

built as the fortress to protect Stockholm from enemies approaching from the south

medieval abbey

Lake Tåkern () is a lake in Östergötland County, Sweden. It is considered one of northern Europe's foremost bird lakes. It is long and wide, with an average depth only . The lake lies around west of Mjölby, bordering in the west to Omberg. The whole lake, with the surrounding beaches, has been a nature reserve since 1975. From April to the end of July, it is not open to the public, except for visiting areas and walking routes.

Omberg () is a forested mountain in western Östergötland County in Sweden. Administratively it is split between the municipalities of Ödeshög in the south and Vadstena in the north. It lies between Lake Vättern and Lake Tåkern. Alvastra Abbey lies at its foot.

The town hall is the oldest surviving town hall in Sweden. It was built during the 15th and 16th centuries.

Swedish radio broadcast station