With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore all that Vadstena, 19 miles away, has to offer. Vadstena Castle ought to be at the top of your list here. Vadstena Abbey and Klosterkyrkan are awesome attractions too. Located 25 miles away, Skovde is another popular choice. If you drop by, make sure you check out Arena Skovde, VasaPorten and Skovde Golf Club.