Vadstena
- 📍 Location: Östergötland County,
43 km west of Linköping - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 7,484 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Vadstena
- 📐 Area: 192 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 205 km in a straight line
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vadstena Municipality?
Vadstena Municipality had 7,484 residents on December 31, 2025, up 61 (0.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Vadstena Municipality in?
Vadstena Municipality is in Östergötland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 13 municipalities and its seat is Linköping.
What are the largest towns in Vadstena Municipality?
The only urban area in the municipality is Vadstena, with 5,802 residents (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Vadstena from Linköping?
Vadstena is about 43 km from the county seat Linköping in a straight line; Linköping lies to the east of Vadstena. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Vadstena from Stockholm?
Vadstena is about 205 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Vadstena Municipality?
The land area of Vadstena Municipality is 192 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 39 residents per km².
What is Vadstena Municipality known for?
Vadstena Municipality is known for Saint Bridget, who founded the first monastery of her Bridgettine Order here, for the Vasa-era Vadstena Castle and the Abbey Church, and for Sweden's oldest town hall, from the 15th century, in the well-preserved old town.