Vadstena hospital, Mental health facility in Vadstena, Sweden
The Vadstena Hospital complex includes several buildings connected by streets, featuring a courtyard and parallel wings near the monastery grounds.
Established in 1826 as Sweden's first central psychiatric hospital, the facility employed Georg Engström, the country's first psychiatry specialist.
The Great Madhouse building, constructed in 1757, now houses the Hospital Museum, displaying the evolution of mental health treatment through centuries.
The facility maintains a Regional Clinic for Psychopaths, treating patients with severe psychiatric disorders who require specialized medical attention.
From 1876 to 1930, a narrow-gauge horse-drawn railway system transported food and supplies between different hospital buildings throughout Vadstena.
Location: Vadstena Municipality
Inception: 1861
GPS coordinates: 58.45113,14.89440
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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