Is it too hot? Time to cool off. Take a dip in Lake Vättern! Vadstena offers bathings spots for people and animals! There are also a number of smaller natural bathing spots along the shores of Lake Vättern.
Bårstad's open-air bath
Bathing bridge at Bårstabad
North of Borghamn. The access road branches off from Bårstadsvägen. Parking available. The bathing place is on the east side.
Facilities:
Parking
Toilet (*)
Bathing bridge (*)
Bathing hut (changing rooms)
Children's swing
(*) Normally, there is a bathing jetty and toilet here, but due to the marshy ground, it has not been possible to access the site with work vehicles this year. The toilet that is usually located in Bårstad has instead been placed at Hovanäset.
Järnevid open-air bath
Bathing jetty in Järnevid
Situated between Örberga and Nässja, west of Vadstena. The road access consists of narrow paths.
Facilities:
Bathing jetty
Toilet
Tycklinge bath
Tycklinge bath
Located on one of the most popular promenade routes outside the city centre (Tycklingerunde). The Tycklingebath is located outside on the peninsula. The swimming area also has a signposted section for dogs.
Visit the bath on foot or by bicycle. The area is car-free. Only residents and vehicles with a permit may use the community road.
Facilities:
Toilet
Vättervik's bath
Vättervik's bath
Situated directly north of Vadstena, in the course of the former Reichsstraße 50, today a country road. The bay is flat and has a sandy bottom. The beach is child-friendly.
Facilities:
Vätterviksbadets Camping is also located at the bath.
This means that you have access to everything a four-star campsite has to offer.
General information
Signposts to dog bathing area
There are dog beaches in specially marked areas by Bårstad, Tycklinge and Vätterviksbad.
Please note that dogs are not allowed in the official bathing areas from 1 June to 15 September. In the areas marked for dogs, however, they can swim all year round. This also applies for natural bathing places.
Bårstad's dog beach
Bathing fun on the beach in Bårstad
North of Borghamn. The access road branches off from Bårstadsvägen. Parking available. The dog bath is located on the west side and is signposted.
Facilities:
Parking
Toilet (*)
(*) The toilet is temporarily located at Hovanäsudden.
Tycklinge dog beach
Tycklinge dog beach
Located on one of the most popular promenade routes outside the city centre (Tycklingerunde). The Tycklingebad is located outside on the peninsula. The swimming area also has a signposted section for dogs.
It is recommended to visit the bath on foot or by bicycle. From 15 June to 15 September the area is car-free. Only residents and vehicles with a permit may use the community road.
Facilities:
Toilet
Vättervik dog beach
The dog bathing area is located at a specially designated spot at Vätterviksbad.
Hovanäsudden
Hovanäsudde
A popular natural bathing spot with a sandy beach is located at Hovanäset.
Facilities:
Minor parking
Toilet (temporarily)
Medhamra
No official bathing beach. Nudist beach. Walk or cycle through the forest from Vadstena campsite. Near the campsite, it is common to wear swimwear, and further away there is an unofficial nudist beach.
Lakefront i Vadstena
Natural beach by the lakefront in Vadstena
There are natural bathing places in several places in the municipality. Unlike the official bathing sites, there is no access to toilets and the municipality does not carry out water quality checks. Please note that the promenade in the city area is considered a natural swimming area.
Beach walk in Borghamn
Flat beach with limestone base. Between the sewage treatment plant and Bårsta' quarry.
Facilities:
Barbecue area
Wind shelter
Parking: Tourist parking at the intersection of Borghamnsvägen/N Sjövägen (opposite Borghamnsten's loading area)
Birgitta beach
Birgitta beach
There is a bathing beach in the town of Vadstena that is partially accessible. You will find it at the end of Lastköpingsgatan near the adult education centre. There is a ramp that allows you to carefully enter the water if you have difficulty walking or need a wheelchair. Please note that this is a natural bathing area with some pebbles on the bottom. We recommend wearing bathing shoes to make your bathing experience even more enjoyable. The bathing area is suitable for everyone and offers beautiful lawns for picnics and playing.
Facilities:
Toilet
Parking
Harbour in Borghamn
Harbour in Borghamn
The Bondbryggan (Farmers' Bridge) and the eastern pier belong to Borghamn Strand and are open to the public.
Facilities:
Public parking: Tourist parking at the intersection of Borghamnsvägen and Norra Sjövägen.
Borghamn Strand has a public toilet.
Omberg
Between Borgs udde in Borghamn and Sverkerskapellet in Alvastra, there are several pebble beaches, such as Borgs udde, Anudden and Älvarums udde, where you can cool off. Borgs udde borders Borghamn Strand. The other bays can only be reached via paths or trails from Sjövägen or from the lake. In Stocklycke, there is a bathing spot in the harbour (stairs down to the water).
