Vadstena is a small town on left bank of the lake Vättern in Sweden, in the province of Östergötland. It is populated of 5  561 inhabitants and is the chief town of the Commune of Vadstena. It is in this city that, in 1350, Sainte Brigitte of Sweden founded the first convent of the Ordre of Holy Brigitte. Historical center with a castle; church and houses of the Middle Ages.

See too

• Common of Vadstena

• Castle of Vadstena