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Photo: Cartographer Edvard Cohrs (1858-1934). Scanned by LA2, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
A mountain 20 km south of Vadstena. Ski at Ombergsliden in the winter.
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.
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Toy Museum
In a building from the 16th century. Tells the story of the town.
From the 16th century, it was built as a fortress to protect the rich Mälaren Valley from the Danish Empire. Rebuilt into a Renaissance palace by the royal Vasa family and since then very well-preserved. Guided tours are offered all year. Museum with furnishings from 16-18th centuries.
City Hall
The oldest city hall in Sweden, built in the early 15th century.
One of the largest medieval churches in Scandinavia. It holds a large collection of medieval wooden sculptures. Next to the altar is Saint Bridget of Sweden's reliquary.