The convent was established by sisters who arrived from the Netherlands in 1935 to restore the Birgittine order in its place of origin.
The order is unique because it was originally founded by St. Birgitta to include both double monasteries for men and women, though the modern site is a female-only convent.
The current location is built on land historically connected to the medieval Vadstena Abbey complex.
The name 'Pax Mariae' translates from Latin to 'Peace of Mary'.
The order follows the Rule of St. Augustine combined with the specific liturgical and administrative instructions dictated by St. Birgitta in her revelations.
The convent is physically linked to the wider historical heritage of Vadstena, which was once the center of Swedish religious life during the Middle Ages.
S:ta Birgittas kloster Pax Mariae in Vadstena is a contemporary convent belonging to the Order of the Most Holy Savior, continuing the spiritual legacy established by Saint Birgitta in the 14th century. The facility serves as an active religious community where nuns live in cloistered seclusion while offering hospitality to guests. It is situated adjacent to the original medieval monastery grounds and the Blue Church, which was built according to the specific architectural instructions left by Saint Birgitta. The current convent buildings were inaugurated in the mid-1930s to re-establish the Birgittine presence in Sweden after a multi-century absence. Visitors can access a dedicated chapel for prayer and reflection. The grounds maintain a strict boundary between public visitor areas and the private living quarters of the sisters. It functions as a site of quiet pilgrimage and spiritual retreat in the heart of the historic town.
The exterior view of the chapel entrance and the quiet courtyard areas accessible to visitors.
Respect the signage clearly marking the limits of the cloistered areas where the public is not permitted.
Participate in the scheduled prayers if you are seeking a moment of silence, but remain discreet and unobtrusive.
Check the website for current retreat availability if you intend to stay overnight as a guest.
Treating the convent as a standard tourist attraction; this is an active religious residence, not a museum.
The chapel is generally accessible during the day, but may be closed to visitors during private liturgical services or retreats.
Maintain a low voice and respectful demeanor at all times; do not photograph the sisters or the private living quarters.
