Sights and Attractions in Östergötland: WestOmbergThe 263 m. high elevation along the coast of the lake Vättern offers a remarkable view. Sign-posts and marked paths guide the visitor around the sights. And the stops can be many as Omberg offers very rich flora, ancient ruins of castles and the preserved ruin of Alvastra monastery. Accommodation in the hostel near the top of the hill.Phone: 0143-151 25 TåkernThe lake Tåkern is famous for hosting a wide range of breeding birds. Especially in the spring and summer an observation from the towers (one is adjusted to disabled persons) can be most interesting. During the time 1.4 - 30.6 the visitors are prohibited to move outside the marked area of the reserve.Phone: 0143-151 25 RökstenenThe most important of the 250 runestones in the province and the biggest in Sweden. It was raised in 800 AD and stands at Röks church, a short distance from the European highway, E4.VadstenaFor being a small town Vadstena offers a wide range of activities. A walk among the picturesque houses, monasteries and castles from the Middle Ages is highly recommended. Opera enthusiasts can enjoy one of the Vadstena academy's performances in August.Bjälboättens Palats (The Bjälbo's House)The house of the Bjälbo family, dated from the 13th century, contains the old convent, founded by St. Brigitta in 1370.Phone: 0143-151 25 Vadtena Slott (The Vadstena Castle)The building of the renaissance castle was started by king Gustav Vasa and completed by his sons. The interiors are shown and exhibitions of renaissance and baroque art. Visitors with boat can stay overnight in the guest harbour within the castle's moat.Phone: 0143-151 25 
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