Young explorers

KNEIPPBYN

Kneippbyn boasts activities on the water and on land! Visit Villa Villekulla and meet Pippi Longstocking at Sommarland. Vattenland calls on the brave to throw themselves down exhilarating water slides and for the wee ones to come play in the kiddie pools. Services: Various eateries, accommodations, shops, mini-mart and free buses to and from Visby. Website: kneippbyn.se/in-english/

LUMMELUNDA CAVE

Go on a tour that takes you back 400 million years in time. Here, you can explore the Hall of the Mountain King, stalactites and fossils. The Lummelunda caves are an experience for young and old alike. Services: Various restaurants and cafés and a shop. Website (in Swedish): lummelundagrottan.se

GOTLAND ZOO

Eskelhem is home to Gotland Zoo, a place where children can enjoy pony rides and a walk among alpacas, miniature horses and sheep. The zoo is also home to camels, kangaroos and two water buffaloes going by the names of Mats and Bosse. Services: Café during peak season and on the weekends during the off-peak season. Website (in Swedish): gotlandsdjurpark.se

FENOMENALEN SCIENCE CENTER

At Fenomenalen in Visby, children can delve into natural science and technology! Here, curiosity is allowed to reign freely in exploring technological and scientific inventions. Services: Shop. Website (in Swedish): gotland.se/fenomenalen

THE GOTLAND TRAIN

Take your children on a ride from the time of their great grandparents – on a steam train. Get a feel for Gotland's rail history and experience authentic station environments in Dalhem, Tule, Roma Kungsgård and Roma. Services: Museum, shop and café. Website (in Swedish): gotlandstaget.se

DRAKJOHAN

In Gotland's Kovik, you will find Drakjohan’s shop of kites, wind catchers and much more. It is a highly colourful shop with many unusual products. Drakjohan also organises courses for those interested in building their own kites. Website (in Swedish): drakjohan.se

BERGMAN CENTRE CREATIVE WORKSHOP

The Creative Workshop at Bergman Centre is a place for children and young people to explore their artistic expression, whether it's taking the stage, dipping their brush in paint or creating a film. There is also a puppet theatre for children to put on their own hand-puppet productions. Services: Restaurant/café. Website: bergmancenter.se/in-english-2/

PLAYGROUNDS

Express your playfulness at one of the many playgrounds on the island – there are about 40 on Gotland. Climb, swing and balance at Hästarnas Dal close to Östercentrum in Visby or at Almedalen’s playground. When in southern Gotland, you will find Tottes Täppu, a rustic playground next to Bottarve museum.

BUNGE MUSEUM

The Bunge Museum guides the whole family through historical environments, from the landed farmer’s farmstead to the crofter’s humble abode. In the Children’s Shop, business is done the old way, and playful souls can try their hand at Gotland games. Services: Food and beverage cottage, shop. Website (in Swedish): bungemuseet.se

NATURUM VAMLINGBO

See Gotland rise from the sea, test our bird jukebox or play our bush-cricket organ. Naturum has a lot to offer in teaching you of Gotland’s nature and history. Services: Café. Website: naturumgotland.se

Photo: Malin Vinblad

STAVGARD VIKING VILLAGE

In Burs parish, you will find Stavgard Viking Village – an area with remains from the Iron Age. For example, the largest long house in the Nordics that reputedly belonged to the mythical hero Beowulf. Stavgard also offers courses and guided tours for the whole family. Website (in Swedish): stavgard.se

GANGVIDE FARM

Gangvide Farm offers camping and many other activities. Here, your children can be close to small animals such as rabbits, ducks and hens – which can also be rented! You can also paddle a canoe in Närsån river or take a ride on the farm’s ponies. Services: Café. Website: gangvidefarm.se/en/

TRAMPOLINE PARK IN FÅRÖSUND

In this old military area, you can enjoy indoor trampolines. Here, anyone, young and old, can jump and learn to flip and land. Website (in Swedish): snowcamp.bokadirekt.se