Vadstena Castle

The construction of Vadstena Castle began the year of 1545 on initiative of the king Gustav Vasa. The fortress later evolved to a beautiful renaissance castle, finished the year of 1621. The castle is mainly open summer time, but guided tours and events are held throughout the year.

Castle is open all year round for pre-booked tours in english.

Opening hours:

January 4 - March 28:

Renaissance tour every Saturday at 14.00 (swe)

Tickets to the tour can be booked via our booking page.

6 April - 12 April: Easter holiday!

Daily 12.00 - 16.00

13 April - 30 April:

Monday - Friday: 12.00 - 16.00

1 May - 21 June: 

Monday - Sunday: 12.00 - 16.00

22 June - 3 July:

Monday - Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00

4 July - 5 July:

Vadstena medieval fair! 

6 July - 9 August:

Monday - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00

We accept private groups all year round. Contact us for more information about a private tour. 

The renaissance castle of Vadstena
This is our classic tour of the castle. A guide dressed in historic garments representing one of the royalities from the Vasa-family takes you along for a historic tour in the castle. The royalty guides you through the royal suites, the festive hall and the church, how people lived in the castle and tells stories from their own lives. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
This tour is only available in english during the summer, but if you want to experience the castle as a group, you can make a pre-booked tour. Email us at office@visitvadstena.eu

Welcome to Vadstena Castle!