Find your oasis – VISIT A NATURAL RESERVE ON GOTLAND Welcome to Sweden’s limestone “Hawaii”. There are around 140 natural reserves around the island. Each has its own particular characteristics and environment. You can find rare orchids, ancient fortresses and hike along cliff-lined coasts. There are lakes full of birds, barren beaches and limestone conifer forests. But most of all, there are ample opportunities to take a deep breath of fresh air. Some reserves have toilets, parking close by and a high degree of accessibility. Others are more difficult to reach and require planning before your visit. Still others may contain bird protection areas and may thus be closed during parts of the year. Please see the following website (under Besöksmål – in Swedish): lansstyrelsen.se/gotland In Sweden we enjoy the right of public access which welcomes everyone to nature. But this freedom also carries with it the responsibility to leave things undisturbed. For more information on the right of public access (in Swedish), see: visitsweden.com Please keep in mind that other rules may apply in the nature reserves in addition to the right of public access.
5 TIPS FOR FINDING YOUR OASIS: • The power of knowledge. The more you read up on how things work in the nature reserves, the more time and energy you can spend enjoying the visit itself.
• Dress for weather and wind. Proper, comfortable shoes will make your visit more enjoyable, as will clothing that is suited to outdoor climates – remember that the weather can change rapidly. • Food and snacks. Bring some sustenance with you. For some reason, nothing tastes quite as good as a picnic outdoors. Because there may be a lack of shops and restaurants, it may be a necessity for longer excursions. • Toilet paper and bags. Nature inevitably calls, so it is good to have toilet paper on hand and bags to put it in, so nothing gets left behind in nature. • Get out and enjoy. Naturally, it's nice to have your phone with you to find your way or to call for help. However, we recommend that you allow yourself to disconnect.
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