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Omberg

Mythical mountain beside Lake Vättern, said to be home of elves in Swedish legend.

Did you know?

Ellen Key built her home Strand at the foot of Omberg — the house is now a museum and one of Östergötland's most visited cultural sites.

Quick facts

CategoryMountains & Fells

RegionSweden

Coordinates58.3700°N, 14.6500°E

•Height: 263 m

•Lake: Vättern

•Legend: home of elves

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Vättern(6 km)Tåkern(7 km)Vadstena(16 km)Hjo(23 km)Forsvik(25 km)

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