Gotlandsguiden English 2016 by Gotlandsguiden

ENGLISH

100

sights u must c

Gotlandsguiden #2 2016

English

MANAGING DIRECTOR

SIMON DANIELSSON simon@gotlandsguiden.se

PUBLISHER

GUNNAR DANIELSSON gunnar@gotlandsguiden.se

LAYOUT

JOHAN KURELID johan@gotlandsguiden.se

WRITERS

JOHAN KURELID GUNNAR DANIELSSON (100 SIGHTS) PROOF READER

ROSITA SUNDH ENGLISH LINGUIST

JOANNA AHLKVIST PHOTO

ANNA ERICSSON (AE) HARRIET CEDERQVIST (HC) NICKA HELLENBERG (NH) SIMON DANIELSSON (SD) MAGNUS C LYDAHL (MCL) JESPER HAMMARLUND (JH) MAGNUS RIETZ (MR) SALES

GUNNAR DANIELSSON

Welcome!

GOTLANDSGUIDEN GOES INTERNATIONAL! The Gotland Guide has been welcoming visitors to our island and providing them with useful information since 1997, but this is the first time the guide has been produced in a foreign language. We hope the guide will prove to be as popular and useful for you as the Swedish version is for our native visitors. We have tried to think of what would be most interesting and useful to read about for visitors from abroad. With such a fantastic range of nature and culture it’s been difficult to pick the highligts but we are now proud to present ”100 sights U must C!”

gunnar@gotlandsguiden.se

LISA TOMMIEDOTTER lisa@gotlandsguiden.se

STEFAN PAULSSON stefan@gotlandsguiden.se

MICHAEL SCHILLERSTRÖM micke@gotlandsguiden.se

Naturally we realise that there’s no way you’ll have time to visit all the sights, so let yourself be guided by your interests and where you happen to find yourself on the island. We also hope that you’ll be back

some day and that you tell your friends and neighbours about the island that we’re so proud of. Why not bring Gotlandsguiden English home and show them?! During the 2016 summer season we will also be launching our mobile app ”Gotland” in English. Look for it on AppStore or Google Play! Aside from our 100 sights the app will also help you navigate to the right spot and be continuously updated with useful information. For those who only have time to spend a few hours in the World Heritage City of Visby we also print a very detailed map, where we present the same sights as in this booklet and help you to find your way around. Our map is available at the Tourist Office on Donner’s Plats and other venues. Start exploring!

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38 sights u must c

QUAD GRAPHICS SP. ZO.O ADRESS

Gotlandsguiden AB Skeppsbron 14, 621 57 Visby Telefon: 0498-21 00 00 info@gotlandsguiden.se www.gotlandsguiden.se

• Map: Visby inner city. Available from June

• App: ”Gotland”. AppStore and GooglePlay

SECTIONS VISBY

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NORTH

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MIDDLE

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SOUTH

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Gotlandsguiden English – user guide In order to help our new visitors and more experienced ones, to browse through the 100 sights, we’ve divided the island into four sections. Visby, North, Middle and South. To find your favourite locations, just follow the category icons shown below.

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365 days!

THE FOUR SEASONS LEAVE THEIR MARK ON GOTLAND Spring brings light to the island and the light on Gotland is one of the strongest on the planet. Summer is short but very beautiful, and with 800 km of coastline it’s easy to find a secluded beach on which to enjoy it. Autumn is when everything slows down and is much appreciated by many who live on the island – it’s when we Gotlanders have Gotland pretty much to ourselves. Winter is seldom white here, but seeing the landscape covered with snow is amazing.

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SEASON SPRING

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Photo: Magnus Martinsson

Welcome to Nature! Many people come to Gotland for its beautiful nature. Here’s a lot to be seen all year around, but most are tempted to come in the summertime. What makes our nature so special? Maybe it’s our location in the middle of the Baltic sea, our mild climate and our limestone scenery. Our biological diversity is supported by small scale farming and forestry that continues even today. There are 130 local nature reserves on Gotland so it’s easy to find your own favorite spot. Entering a reserve you will see a sign giving you information about what’s special with that particular place and if there are any restrictions to be respected. Too much lecturing is never fun, but the restrictions are for the preservation of the habitat, so kindly read the sign before entering. It’s also important to observe that the legal right of access to private land, that is so special in Sweden (see link below) doesn’t apply in these areas.

• Right of public access

Many people experience Gotland by car, motorhome or caravan and it can be tempting to drive on the beach or off-road in order to reach a secluded spot. This is strictly forbidden both in reserves and elsewhere. The ground on Gotland is sensitive and is easily spoiled: wheel tracks will stay for very long time. In the reserve areas there are special restrictions and for other places the law for off-road driving is applicable (see link below). The beaches around Gotland are also protected by the special Beach Protection Environment Act. This is mainly to preserve a coast line that is accessible and can be enjoyed by everyone, without commercial interests. The Beach Protection Act regulates what may be built within the area but also what applies for parking of motorhomes and caravans (see link below).

A warm welcome to Gotland!

• Law for off-road driving • Camping – caravans and motor homes

SEASON SUMMER

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SEASON AUTUMN

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SEASON WINTER

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You are here! SWEDEN FINLAND NORWAY

ESTONIA

LATVIA

DENMARK

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GERMANY

POLAND

RUSSIA

That’s a fact! Total area: 3 140 km2 Breadth: 52 km. From North to South: 176 km. Deepest lake: Sigvalde träsk, 16 meter. Total coastline: 800 km, including Fårö island. Highest point: Lojsta hed, 82 m. Longest river: Gothemsån, 55 km. Largest lake: Bästeträsk. Population: 57 200 people. Visby: 23 000. Hemse: 1 800. Slite: 1 500. Klintehamn: 1 300. Roma: 1 200. Fårösund: 800.

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Gotland The history of

CORAL REEFS, THE HANSEATIC LEAGUE AND THE CIVIL WAR

430 000 000 BC The continent Baltica, located at the equator, consists of coral reefs and tropical water. The island’s limestone and marlstone have their origins from this period. 9 000 BC Gotland rises out of the sea. 7 000 BC The first people populate Gotland. According to the ”Gutasagan” an ancient tale, the first man on the island was called Tjelvar. 5 500–2 500 BC Tjelvar’s descendants start populating the Gotlandic coastline and the island of Stora (Big) Karlsö. 200 AD Somebody carves runes into an arrowhead on Gotland. One of the oldest runic characters found in Sweden.

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600–1000 AD The trading journeys to and from Gotland are believed to have started long before the Middle Ages. Maybe as early as in the Neolithic Age, but definitely during the Iron Age and the beginning of the Viking Era. Archaeological evidence of more than fifty ports and other trading posts have been found along the coastline. 12th century This is when the building of all the stone churches starts – altogether almost one hundred churches – of which the major part was built during a period of 250 years. In Visby as many as seventeen churches were built. Today you’ll find thirteen church ruins within the city wall, along with the very active cathedral of Saint Mary ”Maria”. In the countryside there are 92 churches and 4 abandoned churches, most of them are open to visit.

1150 The Hanseatic League is founded and in addition to Visby, Lübeck (Germany), Tallinn (Estonia) and Bergen (Norway) are important ports of trade. 1288 A civil war breaks out between the people living in the countryside – farmers - and the traders in Hanseatic Visby. The construction of The City Wall begins. The reason for this is that the bourgeoisie in Visby, has concentrated all trade to Visby and the farmers have to sell their merchandise via Visby and are forced to pay a fee -duty-, to get their goods inside the city wall. 1350 The plague strikes and this is when Gotland starts to degenerate and lose importance. 1361 The Danish King Valdemar Atterdag attacks Visby and 1800 men from the coun-

This model of Medieval Visby can be viewed at The Museum of Gotland.

tryside are killed outside The City Wall. The bourgeoisie inside the wall does not take part in defending the city. Instead they pay a tax to the Danes ”brandskattning” and in return for this, permission to exercise trade with Denmark is given. July 27th is a day of tragedy in the history of Gotland. 1447–1449 Erik of Pommern who has become a ruler without land, reigns Gotland and takes to operate piracy all over the Baltic Sea. End of the 15th to mid 16th century Danish lords run Gotland more or less as they please with taxes and tolls and pursue piracy in the Baltic. Taxes rise with more than 1 000%. 1525 The citizens of Lübeck, who are tired of piracy, attack Visby and as a result of the peace negotiations between Lübeck and Denmark the Swedish King Gustav Vasa has to surrender Gotland to Denmark. 1645 The peace in Brömsebro – Gotland is returned to Sweden after having been under Danish rule for 300 years. 1715-1720 Russian plundering raids are carried out along the eastcoast. The great power of Sweden is weakened. 1850 The Crimean War means big business in Fårösund, a village in the northernmost part of the Gotlandic mainland. Fårösund serves as a base for the English-French fleet, but cholera strikes hard and a cemetery

for cholera victims is set up at Ryssnäs in southeastern Fårö. 1855 The Botanical Garden in Visby is laid out and opened to the public by DBW – The Bathing Friends. 1859 The first telegraph cable to connect Gotland to the Swedish mainland is established. 1866 The first passenger ship of “The Steamship Company Gotland” makes her maiden voyage to the Swedish mainland. 1878 The railroad between Visby and Hemse is inaugurated by King Oskar II. 1883 Now it becomes possible for someone living in Slite to talk over the phone to a person in Visby. 1896 Gotland’s Tourist Association is founded.

1954 Gotland’s entire electrical system is connected to the Swedish mainland through a cable, the first of its kind in the world. 1961 Ingmar Bergman shoots the movie ”Through a Glass Darkly” on Gotland, the first in a long row of movies. He buys his own house on Fårö. 1971 Gotland is turned into one sole municipality instead of thirteen different ones. 1995 Visby – i.e. The City within the Wall - is added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site List. 1998 “The modern Hanseatic Days’ ” market - the eighteenth - takes place in Visby with trade, seminars and cultural events. 1999 Gotland hosts The Island Games, the Olympics for islanders from around the world, with more than two thousand participants from fourteen different countries. In 2017 Gotland will be the venue again.

1915 The German minesweeper Albatross is sunk by Russian coast artillery at Östergarnsholme. Thirty soldiers die and are buried in the churchyard of Östergarn church.

2001 Visby hosts seven different EU conferences during the six months that Sweden holds the chairman club within the EU.

1918 The Spanish flu ravages on Gotland.

2007 Carl von Linné should have turned 300 years which is celebrated all through the year. Flights, domestic and international, to and from fourteen different destinations.

1942 The first proper airport is opened in Visby. 1944 A Russian submarine fires a torpedo into the passenger ship Hansa and 84 people are killed.

2003 The Almedalen Library is opened.

2007 The new Congress Hall, Wisby Strand, is opened.

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1. SAINT MARIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CATHEDRAL Still in use, St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a remarkable cultural treasure and probably the most visited of all sights on Gotland. This remains a popular destination for pilgrimage, especially in the summertime. It is also a place for stillness and contemplation. Light a candle and imbibe the atmosphere.

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2. THE BOARDWALK

From Almedalen and the Botanical Garden this beautiful walk runs along the seaside all the way out to the beach Snäckgärdsbaden. On its way it passes The Love Gate, where you should stop and kiss your loved one. There’s a swimming spot “Kallis” at the beginning of the boardwalk but there are more options for taking a swim at Norderstrand, Gustavsvik and Snäck.

3. THE GUARDS WALK

4. GOTLAND ART MUSEUM

The walk inside the wall, from The ”Snäckgärd’s” Gate towards The ”Kames” Gate has been restored and offers magnificent views. This parapet was used by guards in the Middle Ages, and gives a feeling of days gone by.

Here contemporary art is exhibited but the museum also offers a local collection of art and handicraft from the 19th century up until today.

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Ödins Garveri - number 1 on Visby map

Lambskin & leather Tage Cervins gata 3, Visby +46 498 21 00 54 • www.odinsgarveri.se Opening hours: Mon – Fri 10.00 – 18.00, Sat 10.00 – 16.00

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5. ”KALLIS”

Voted ”Europe’s most popular beach party” by The Sunday Times in 2008. Food and drinks and lots of fun, especially during the so called ”Stockholm’s Week” in July, when the party people from central Stockholm arrive for a week of fun. This is also the traditional place to take a bath in the sea anytime of the year.

JULY 3–10

AUGUST 21–28

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6. THE POLITICAL WEEK IN ALMEDALEN

7. GOTLAND ART WEEK

Probably the world’s largest democratic venue for politicians, organisations and business people. More than 3,000 events take place this week early in July each year. Free admission to all events. Everybody is welcome and freedom of speech rules!

A festival for art and culture, established in 2015 to show the vast number of artists living and working on Gotland. Guests – artists from the Swedish mainland and abroad are welcome.

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Hanne Heftø - number 2 on Visby map

Klosterbrunnsgatan 8 SE-62156 Visby, Gotland +46 (0)498 29 12 12 +46 (0)76 013 12 12 www.hannehefto.com hannehefto@hannehefto.com â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tahitian pearls with 18 karat gold. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rings in 18 karat gold with black diamonds. Both rings can be found in different thicknesses, in either gold, white-gold or silver, along with natural coloured diamonds, also available in pink, white or champagne. In various combinations, the rings can be put together and complement each other. Choose your own variations.

Hi! As a silversmith, I often work with what I would call, a generous minimalism; I work around raw and simple themes, and combine the quiet design process with the luxurious. Even though I am working with exclusive materials like gold, diamonds and Tahitian pearls, I try to do it with an unpretentious and downplayed approach. I think that the materials benefit from working consciously with an aesthetic subtleness. The surface of the gold remains filed; tight but raw. It brings out the natural colour of the gold. With the pulse and traditions found in Copenhagen and Georg Jensen where I have my roots, I presently run my shop and workshop in an anno 1300 vaulted room in the middle of Visby. This combination that without a doubt, impacts both my design process and daily life. The peaceful and aesthetic room, means a lot to me. It encourages a space for thoughts to flow, and I think that we need that as human beings. In contrast to the hectic days, that of course also can be a part of the shop, and in Visby, I usually work very slowly when developing my new models. Paradoxically, slower is sometimes faster. And if we let go of our expectations for something to happen, it can all of a sudden happen.

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Stora Torget

S:t Katarinas ruin Klosterbrunnsgatan

Gamla Masters

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– A GUIDED TOUR Visby is truly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With the Wall surrounding the inner city and so many well preserved ruins from the Middle Ages it’s not only the perfect place to host the yearly Medieval Week, it’s also a wonderful place to walk the streets and explore or just breath in the atmosphere. Sit down and rest in one of the pavement cafés or restaurants – there’s so much to see, just don’t miss the city wall.

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1. GUNPOWDER TOWER The oldest tower in the City Wall and originally a fortified tower in a little castle overlooking what was the harbour but is now Almedalen or The Valley of Elms. During the 17th century the tower was used as a gunpowder store. Who knows what the tower was originally called? 2. LOVE GATE Between the sun setting over the sea and the Botanical Garden lies the Gate where a thousand kisses have been delivered over the years. 3. MAIDEN TOWER Legend has it that the maiden who betrayed the city by allowing the Danish King Valdemar to enter Visby, was later walled in in this tower. This story is actually untrue though the tower was used as a prison for prostitutes during the Middle Ages. 4. SILVER BONNET A gleaming name for the City Wall’s newest tower. Orders came from Germany for the erection of this defence towards the north. 5. SNÄCKGÄRD’S GATE A stunning view for those of you who are not afraid of heights. Thanks to a newly reconstructed walkway you can walk the parapets like one of the guards of the old city. 6. LÜBECKER BREACH Here the wall stands in ruins after an attack by Lübecker and Hansan who breached the defences and ousted the pirate Sören Norrby from his base in Visby.

7. SAINT GÖRAN (GEORGE) GATE A gate for lepers giving them access to the large leprosy hospital of St. Göran located outside the wall. 8. TALL LISA The tallest tower, six stories high! 9. NORTHERN GATE One of the main city gates with its origins from 1280. During the crusades the gate was fortified with a portcullis. 10. MINT GATE This may have been the customs office and is probably older than the wall itself. 11. WELL GATE Water has often been scarce in Visby and the number of water wells inside the wall few. This gate was built to allow access to a well to the east of the wall. 12. DALMAN TOWER This seventeen-meter-tall tower was an important landmark for seafarers. 13. THE WALL THAT GAVE WAY In the beginning of 2012 a big part of the outer wall collapsed. Restoration has been accomplished – take a look! 14. EASTERN GATE Today this gate connects the more traditional shopping streets of the old Inner City with the newer shopping area Öster Centrum, under the collective name ’Visby Center’.

11 Well gate 12 Dalman tower

10 Mint gate 09 Northern gate 08 Tall Lisa 07 Saint Göran’s gate 06 Lübecker breach 05 Snäckgärd’s gate 04 Silver bonnet 03 Maiden tower

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15. SCHOOL GATE This gate was opened in the late 1800s for easier access to the school built outside the wall. 16. KAJSAR TOWER The most imposing tower of the eastern wall. Previously used as jail but subsequently deemed too arcane. 17. VALDEMAR’S WALL This is where the Danish king Valdemar Atterdag tore down the wall in 1361. His conquest of Visby was a triumph. 18. SOUTHERN GATE This is where the main road to the south started. Inside you find the South Square. 19. ”SKANS” (REDOUBT) GATE In 1721, fear of the Russians led to development of this part of the wall. 20. VISBORGS’S CASTLE Around 1411 this powerful fortress was built and used until the Danes blew it up in 1679. A model replica can be found inside the northern part of the wall, next to the Snäckgärd’s Gate. ( No 5 ) 21. LITTLE BEACH GATE When the old harbour was located here, this was the entrance to a square with a market place, The City Hall and Stock Exchange. 22. FISHING GATE This gate probably led to a small fishing village close to the harbour.

14 Eastern gate 16 Kajsar tower 15 School gate

17 Valdemar’s wall 18 Southern gate 19 ”Skans” gate 20 Visborg’s castle

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02 Love gate

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9. THE GALLOWS

This is the old execution place where the Hangman took care of Visby’s criminals. The Gallows was in use until 1845. When the vegetation was lower the hanged men could be seen from all over town as a warning to potential criminals.

10. THE BOTANICAL GARDEN

Thanks to a Mediterranean climate zone the Botanical Garden offers lots of rare species. Established by ”De Badande Wännerna” – The Bathing Friends, 150 years ago. This is a lush and beautiful garden for enjoying flowers, bushes and trees or just having a tranquil moment. In the southern part you’ll find Saint Olof’s churchruin, all covered with ivy.

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”Butik Adelsgatan 27” consists of ﬁve craftsmen from Gotland. We offer lovely linen and wool garments in a ﬁgure-hugging feminine collection, 2 potters, cool jewelry, leather from Gotland and much more.

www.adelsgatan27.se +46 731-432870

Same place for 40 years! The complete rental company on Gotland

Free delievery of bikes in Visby Guided tour with the “Blue-Yellow Train”

Rent bikes

Rent cars

Rent scooters

Rent electrical bikes

Österport, Visby • +46 498-25 66 10 • Open: June – August: 09:00 -18:00, May, Sep: 10 – 15 • www.visbyhyrcykel.se Butik Adelsgatan 27 - number 3 on Visby map | Visby Hyrcykel - number 4 on Visby map

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11. THE MEDIEVAL WEEK

For one week in August, Visby and other parts of Gotland are thrown centuries back in time. There are 500 events and 40 000 visitors, most of which are dressed in medieval clothing, tournaments, fireshows, street theatres, concerts, markets, lectures and much more make this a week you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss.

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12. FENOMENALEN

The Science Centre of Gotland, especially made for kids (with curious parents). Science, maths and technology are mixed in a way where nothing can go wrong and everything is allowed. Find new solutions to old problems but foremost have fun!

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Royal Design Design at the right price!

Global Riedel Dualit Bodum

• Kitchen Aid • Kay Bojsen • Le Creuset • Zassenhaut

MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENTS

Österväg 2, Visby 0498-291260

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Throughout the summer, with magnificent resolution during Medieval Week they collide. Knights on horseback, archers and jesters. In the stands, the atmosphere is vibrant, and make everyone not hesitate to either cheer or boo, but it helps your favorite!

info, dates and tickets: www.medeltidsveckan.se

13. CRIMETIME Sweden is famous for its many crime novelists and now Visby has its own Festival in which most of them take part alongside some international names as well. Amongst others, Nic Pizzolatto, the author of the tv-series True detective, is one.

Royal Design - number 5 on Visby map

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14. THE SOUTHERN CLIFFS

This used to be a military practice area but is today open to the public and offers beautiful walks with fantastic views over the sea. Dogs must be held on a leash and cars left in the parking area.

15. THE VIEWPOINT OVER THE BIG SQUARE On top of the steep hillside above and behind the Big Square you have a wonderful view over most of the city. Walking towards the Northern Gate of the City Wall you will pass close to the towers of Saint Mariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cathedral.

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14. The Southern Cliffs, see map on page 58

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Welcome to the apartment hotel inside the city wall of Visby, next to the botanical garden and the sea.

www.skönahönor.se

-like home, only better Open every day 18 – 02 G:a Masters Södra Kyrkogatan 10 621 56 Visby Tel: 0498-216655

”It at timesMasters quite entertaining. unexpected ”Påis Gamla vet man vad Small gästerna vill twists on the classics served with hemma equal parts ha. Restaurangens devis är ”som fast attention and pleasant small talkgör by att man bättre”. Läget nära Stora Torget knowledgeable har koll på alla staff. som passerar centrala Visby. To visit ”Olddamer Masters” as toi olika åldrar Här hittar och is herrar enjoy a very från när och good fjärranmeal sina with favoritdrinkar an acquaintance. ochold älsklingsrätter. ” ” - White Guide 2013 GamlaGuide Masters2016 har varit i -White White Guide sedan 2005

Sköna Hönor - number 6 on Visby map | G:a Masters - number 7 on Visby map

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16. SAINT KATARINA’S CHURCHRUIN Also called Saint Karin, this is a majestic ruin right next to the Big Square ”Stora Torget”. The ”new” church was finished in 1250 and was located in the centre of town, with a market place in front of it. Very similar to how it looks today… Wintertime there is an artificial ice rink within the old stonewalls.

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MADE ON GOTLAND

Contemporary Swedish Design

GAD - number 8 on Visby map

@ G.A.D Shop & Showroom

G.A.D is a local furniture manufacturer making furniture the traditional way by hand. Only solid wood from birch and oak is used and often complimented with Gotlandic limestone or fleece. Together with the full range of G.A.D furniture you will also find hand picked design and decorations for your home, eco friendly paint and wallpaper, art and local production. Mon-fri 10-18, sat 10-16, sun 12-16. G.A.D | HĂ¤stgatan 10, 621 56 Visby | 0498-249410 | visby@gad.se | www.gad.se

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Gotland - 100 churches - 100 experiences

Open every day for you. 15 May- 15 September

Learn more about our churches in these brochures. You can find them in the churches and at the tourist office.

17. THE CHAPTER HOUSE

18. SAINT GÖRAN´S RUIN

A tranquil, unique and inspiring place in the heart of Medieval Visby with a very palpable atmosphere from these times. Here you can take part in a very realistic Medieval Feast.

This was a church and hospital for lepers. Due to the risk of contagion it was built outside The City Wall and today it is right above Visby’s modern hospital. Not open to the public, but can be viewed from the outside.

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Kränku - number 9 on Visby map

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19. SAINT NICOLAI RUIN

Visby is a World Heritage Site and Saint Nicolai is one the most obvious reasons for this, originating from The Black Friar Monks and dating back to 1227. Today it is an often-used concert and meeting hall, commonly known as “The Cultudral”.

20. THE LOVE PATH / THE HEALT PATH

21. THE SNÄCKGÄRD BEACH

Specially designed for walking and jogging, this path takes you through lovely green scenery. The Health Path is signposted all along its length of seven kilometres. It starts and ends by the north part of The City Wall, right by the sea though you can initiate your walk anywhere along the path.

The most popular of Visby’s beaches with a shallow sandy beach as well as a swimming pool and a restaurant. This is where the nice Boardwalk from Gunpowder Tower ends and it is a beautiful walk, four kilometres long.

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21. The Snäckgärd Beach, see map on page 38

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FORNSALEN the History Museum

THE SEA AND SEAFARING ON GOTLAND

An experience for everyone! Look at picture stones and prehistoric treasures, explore the mysteries of the Medieval Period and discover the secrets of Visby on one of our walking tours. Welcome!

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Playtime at the History Museum!

Personligt

Ylva Ogland, Juan-Pedro Fabra Guemberena, Magdalena Dziurlikowska & Johan Thurfjell 18 June to 9 October 2016

Gotland Art Museum S:t Hansgatan 21, Visby

Sail boats, dig for sunken treasure, dress up as a Viking, load ships, tie knots and listen to tales and legends. SPONSORED BY REDERI AB GOTL AND

HEJ | HI | HALLO | BONJOUR | HEI | HOLA! World class service - always! As our guest we will keep you up to date and guide you to the highlights around the Island. Here you will find souvenirs, information and lots of inspiration. Visit us at Donners Plats in Visby. gotland.com | 0498- 20 17 00 | info@gotland.com

Gotlands Museum - number 10 on Visby map | Turistbyrån - number 11 on Visby map

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22. MUSEUM OF GOTLAND

Visby’s Regional Museum of Art, Cultural History and Archaeology. Founded in 1875 it was called The Gotland Ancient Hall. Here, among a lot of other things, you’ll find the world’s largest silver treasure, ”Spillingsskatten”. The museum also takes care of Visby’s old cathedrals and ruins, as well as some mansions and farms now used as museums - Kapitelhusgården in Visby along with Kattlunds, Petes and Norrby’s in the countryside.

23. SAINT PER’S AND SAINT HANS’ RUINS

24. GUSTAV’S BAY

Built almost on the same site, both with origins from the 13th century. Saint Hans, is one of the oldest stone churches, and was supposedly built on the spot where heathens performed sacrificial rites. At archaeological excavations in Saint Hans, a gravestone with rune inscription from 1070 has been found.

Another of Visby’s nice beaches situated only three kilometres north of the city centre. A playground and large grassy areas makes this especially suitable for families with kids.

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24. Gustav´s Bay, see map on page 38

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Welcome to the most well-known pharmacy in Sweden! We offer our customers a wide range of medicinal products, carefully selected health products and health services. Open: monday–friday 9–19 saturday 9–16 sunday 10–16 Apoteket Österväg 7, Visby apoteket.se Tel 0771 - 450 450

Langs Väg 2, 62150 Visby (+46)498-299690 Info@unclejoes.se Unclejoes.se

-Hostel -Restaurant -Bowling

Apoteket - number 12 on Visby map | Uncle Joe´s - number 1 on Northern map

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The northern part of Gotland offers a magical mix of lonely shingle beaches and the most beautiful sandy beaches, on some of which the sand is so white and fine that your step makes a squeaky sound when you walk. Visiting the North without taking the convenient public ferry to Fårö is simply out of the question. On the other hand the trip to Gotska Sandön, Gotland’s Sand Isle, needs a little more planning. The limestone industry has left quite a few quarries that are now filled with water – perfect for a nice warm swim on a sunny day. 38 gotlandsguiden.se

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25. JUNGFRUN – THE VIRGIN ”RAUK” Jungfrun is the tallest ”rauk” on Gotland and measures 12 meters above ground. She is situated on the edge of a cliff , which makes her 26 meters above sea level. ”In the 11th century Likajr the Wise, brought home a captive, the young boy Helge, who after having spent a lot of time with Likajr’s daughter Öllegard, fell in love with her. Likajr did not appreciate this and put Öllegard up on the top of the rauk and told Helge he could only marry her if he could manage to fetch her down. Helge was brave and accepted the challange, but on the way down, whilst carrying Öllegard on his back, he was shot in the head with an arrow from Likajr’s bow and the couple fell into the sea and were swallowed by the waves.”

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26. THE LUMMELUNDA CAVE

4 million people have visited this cave since three adventurous boys discovered it in 1948. Here you can see the stalagmite and the stalactite formations. So impressive! You can even book your own cave adventure. Open weekends from April and daily from May until the end of September.

27. SJÄLSÖ FISHING VILLAGE

28. LICKERSHAMN

This nature reserve is a special habitat protected by the high cliff that runs parallel to the beach. In the beginning of July you may spot the Plain Honey Flower Orchid here, which is green and yellow. Above the little harbour you’ll find Själsö Bakery with fresh bread and pastries.

A picturesque harbour with a small but very nice sandy beach. Here you can dive in to the clear water from the pier. Restaurant and café are right above the harbour. There is a small shop with fresh fish and shrimps.

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A plAcE foR EnjoymEnt

The place is Krusmyntagården, a stone’s throw from the sea, north of Visby. Eat, have a cup of coffee, go shopping or just stroll around. Your kids can play on our playground while you relax.

RESTAURANt - herb garden - shop - KIOSK OPEN All days 1/5/16–18/9/16 ADDRESS 10 km north of Visby, road 149 Krusmynta 4, Brissund www.krusmynta.se

29. THE STONECOAST

On the east side of the bay of Kappelshamn, north of Bläse Museum, the narrow road will take you along the coastline called the Stonecoast and you will end up in Ar. The route can of course also be driven in the opposite direction. One of the most beautiful coast roads on Gotland, but do be prepared to drive slowly and to end up with a very dirty car!

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30. GOTLAND RING

A racing circuit for cars and motorbikes. Very popular for new model launches. This circuit has been created via social and environmental entrepreneurship much thanks to Nordkalk, the company that owns the land. Gotland Ring is also used by private drivers, due to its combination of pleasurable driving and safety. Bring your own vehicle or take a race taxi! Tasty burgers are sold here as well, have one whilst awaiting your turn.

31. ELINGHEMS ÖDEKYRKA

32. TINGSTÄDE TRÄSK

The remains of this 13th century church are situated in a picturesque meadow. The limestone altar is all that is left of the interior details. The church was probably abandoned in the early 1600s.

A very nice fresh water swimming spot and one of the major supplies of drinking water on Gotland. Below the surface of the lake there are remains of on old wooden fortress called ”Bulverket” which can be seen from above.

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Lummelundagrotttan - number 3 on Northern map

Our guide will transport you 400 million years back in time, taking in remarkable fossils and stunning dripstone formations

Lummelunda cave

Takes around 3 hours and must be booked in advance. +46 498-27 30 50

10 a.m. - 15 p.m. 10 a.m. - 16 p.m. 10 a.m. - 13 p.m. 10 a.m. - 17 p.m. 09 a.m. - 18 p.m. 10 a.m. - 16 p.m. 10 a.m. - 14 p.m.

Visby

The tour takes about an hour and starts in Cave Centre. The Lummelunda cave is open for bookings all year round.

May 1 - June 5 June 6 - June 23 MidsummerÂ´s Eve June 25 - July 10 July 11 - Aug. 12 Aug. 13 - Aug. 31 Sept. 1 - Sept. 30

Show Cave opening hours

Cave Adventure Try your hand at being a real cave explorer!

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TWHERE HE BUNGE OPEN AIR MUSEUM YOU CAN DISCOVER GOTLANDS RURAL PAST The Bunge Museum is the place where you can find the rural Gotland between 1600 and 1900. In a wonderful setting of authentic buildings you can take part in traditional craftmanship and gotlandic games. Our guides will take you through the history of Gotland. ALSO AT BUNGE: • Summer Jazz at the Museum café, more info on our website • The Museum Shop • Try traditional games at the Laikstuen • Free admission for children! Follow us on Facebook, visit the website www.bungemuseet.se for current opening hours and programs.

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33. THE BLUE LAGOON

This abandoned water-filled quarry has become a very popular swimming spot, with crystal clear and warm water. It used to be a secret with the locals, but today there are parking lots, waste stations and quite a lot of people.

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Bunge Museum - number 4 on Northern map | Gotland Ring - number 5 on Northern map

GotlandRing - with its challenging and exciting circuit profile - is a popular destination for track day customers, both car drivers and motorcycle riders. It provides a unique enabling environment for motorsport enthusiasts and tourists in general. Visitors and corporations alike can book edutainment events, such as Safety & Eco Driving, SportsCar/Racing Experience, Grand Prix Coaching, RingTaxi or just plain tourist laps with a regular vehicle. However, the main focus for the world’s first sustainable race and test circuit is mostly on eMobility related testing, international automotive industry new model launches, film shoots, corporate events, and certain secret test programmes. All electricity at the facility is supplied from sustainable sources; nearly all construction materials have been sourced through innovative recycling and using various solutions for minimised carbon footprint. The circuit is built in a former limestone quarry; the de facto main sponsor that has enabled its realisation is Nordkalk, the biggest limestone producer in Northern Europe. Book the very popular RaceTaxi experience (unforgettable experience) - a flying hot lap - with the track record holder Alec Arho Havrén. The flying Finn-Swede happens to be the founder and the circuit architect of GotlandRing and many time winner on international race circuits around the world, including the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. A pilot project of the Smart Energy Road and Traffic system (SERTS) - an energy harvesting smart micro grid with wireless mobile charging for EVs - is also planned to be developed in synergy with the circuit expansion. Solar, wind, thermal, geothermal, kinetic, and hydraulic energy harvesting properties are instrumental in Alec’s invention.

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34. BLÄSE LIMESTONE QUARRY

Formerly an important part of the limestone industry, today the quarry is a museum and proud owner of two original kilns from the 1860s. Take a trip on the miniature railway with the Stone Train! Food and drinks are available and often music events. Open from 1st June until 26th August.

35. BÄSTETRÄSK LAKE

36. HALLSHUK

In the unique dialect spoken on Gotland the word ”träsk” actually means ”lake” whereas in the rest of Sweden “träsk” means swamp. Bästeträsk is the largest lake on Gotland and boasts two islands, Storholmen and Lillholmen, meaning ”big island” and ”little island”.

From the idyllic fishing village of Hall, with its chapel from the 17th century, you can follow the road up onto the 25 meters high cliff that offers a stunning view over the sea and the bay of Kappelshamn. The narrow road will take you through the forest where you can continue towards the stonecoast.

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37. HÅNGERS SPRING

38. BUNGENÄS

The much loved hymn ”Den blomstertid nu kommer” (“The blossom cometh”) sung in every Swedish school on the last day of term, before the summer holidays, is said to have been composed here by Israel Kolmodin (1643-1709) after having been inspired by the beautiful nature.

Originally a limestone quarry this is a remote and magical place that was until quite recently inaccessible for anyone but the Swedish mili tary. Today one of the new hot spots of the island, where you leave your car at a parking lot in the woods and borrow a bike to go down to the limestone barn and the restaurant.

39. BUNGE MUSEUM

Step through the magnificent gable gate and see the traditional farming culture of Gotland. Buildings have been brought here from the surrounding farms to form a compact village where you can find rune stones as well as wind- and watermills. A traditional wooden fence encloses the beautiful meadow.

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40. LANGHAMMARS ”RAUK” FIELD Considered one the most beautiful ”rauk” fields on Gotland. Not as large as Digerhuvud but the fifty plus rauks are very typically shaped and some of them more than 8 meters tall. There is parking for cars and spots prepared for simple barbeques in the area, as well as latrines.

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Opening hours: www.bergmancenter.se INGMAR BERGMAN AND FÅRÖ Few artists have been so connected to a geographical location such as Ingmar Bergman and the island of Fårö. It was only natural to build the world’s only Bergman museum on this magical island. EXHIBITIONS Bergman Center has temporary and permanent exhibitions about Ingmar Bergman’s work in film, theatre and other media. The renowned film director´s had a career that spanned over 65 years and more than 500 works. CAFÉ SMULTRONSTÄLLET Welcome to our fantastic outside seating with a beautiful view of the ocean. Enjoy a nice lunch, pastries fresh out of the oven and our famous wild strawberries milkshake. CREATIVE WORKSHOP A place where children and adults can have a creative break with paint, puppet theatre and even make your own stop-motion film. Open in July and August. CINEMA Check our fantastic program with films from all over the world including of course Ingmar Bergman’s own. LIBRARY Titles in over 30 languages by and about Ingmar Bergman, and even Fårö’s history, nature and culture. BOUTIQUE Our boutique is filled with Bergmaniana and museum gifts such as books, photografs, movies and much more.

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41. FÅRÖ CHURCH

Aside from the chapel on Sandön, an island north of Gotland, this is the most northern of all the 92 churches on Gotland. It is possibly most famous as the burial place for Ingmar Bergman but is equally exciting for its ”Kuta” painting. The painting commemorates seal hunters who in 1603 were drifting in the Baltic Sea for weeks on an ice floe before they were saved. Fifteen years later they hung this painting in the church with a rhyme of gratitude.

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42. SUDERSAND

By far the most popular beach on Fårö island and among the two most popular ones on Gotland. The beach is 5 km long so it offers an opportunity to stay close to amenities or to move away from the crowds and even go skinny dipping.

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44. FÅRÖ LIGHTHOUSE

This is a fantastic place for watching birds; all kinds of species fly by or take a rest here. Once an island but today a peninsula, but you still need to leave the car. Parking is at the northen end of Ekeviken, another beautiful, sandy beaches on Fårö.

Built 1846-1847 in stone and thirty meters tall. Climb the stairs for a stunning view. The lighthouse is opened at special occasins such as ”Fårönatta” in the Autumn. Next to the lighthouse is where you park if you want to visit the fantastic beach ”Norsta Auren”.

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45. THE ENGLISH CEMETERY ON FÅRÖ

46. HELGUMANNEN FISHING VILLAGE

A reminder of illness and despair from the Crimean war of 1853 – 1856, when Fårösund served as a naval base for France and England. In the southeastern part of the island of Fårö was a field hospital, where a lot of Englishmen were treated, many of whom could not to be saved.

At the north part of the impressive Digerhuvud ”rauk” field, on a pebble beach, you will find this well kept fishing village, with around fifteen fishing huts, some of which are very old and built of stone.

47. THE BERGMAN CENTER, FÅRÖ

Located in the old school on Fårö, the Bergman Center offers a rare opportunity to find out more about Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, the man behind all the movies, of which many were actually filmed on Fårö. There is also a cinema here, open from May until mid September. The Bergman Week, with a lot of interesting events, is taking place June 27 to July 3.

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48. GAMLE HAMN – THE OLD HARBOUR

Here is where the most photographed ”rauk” on Gotland rises out of the sea! In Swedish we say that a loved one has many names: this rauk is sometimes called The coffee pot” and sometimes ”The dog”. Stunning, no matter the name! On the pebble beach there are fifteen viking graves. The ”harbour” is closed and nowadays there is no connection with the sea, due to storms and land elevation.

49. GOTLAND’S SAND ISLE

In the middle of the Baltic Sea, 38 km north of Fårö, lies Gotska Sandön, a national park of 4 500 acres, mostly covered by pines. This island has some of the best sandy beaches in the world, no doubt about it! You can get there from Fårösund in northern Gotland or from Nynäshamn on the Swedish mainland. There are boat connections operating from 20th May until 4th September.

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HOMEY BAKERY AND CAFE WITH GREAT OUTDOOR SEATING

Open daily from 11/6-28/8 Tel: +46 498-22 38 35

A warm welcome from Lisa and Barbro

50. DIGERHUVUD ”RAUK” FIELD The largest unbroken stretch of ”rauk” coastline in Sweden. The area stretches more than 3,5 km along the coastline and ends in the north at the fishing village Helgumannen. There are several hundred rauks of different sizes of which the tallest is 8 meters high. Some are still being worked on by the waves. The pebble beach is about 200 meters wide and there is hardly any vegetation at all. Very nice, winding, narrow, asphalt road to get here.

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51. NORSTA AUREN The most spectacular beach on Fårö island and Gotland. This is a majestic unexploited beach that stretches about 4 km from Fårö lighthouse to Skär but you’ll find no facilities. Walking or bicycling along the whole beach is possible and you may also expect nude swimmers. A real must!

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52. STORA GÅSEMORA

53. EKEVIKEN

On a beautiful hillside of Fårö island, Gåsemora offers tranquillity for private holidays or business conferences, far away from traffic jams and stress. The Old Barn in Gåsemora is a popular stage for musical events in the summertime. Fantastic atmosphere!

Sometimes called Nordersand (the North Beach), in contrast to Sudersand (the South Beach) that is located on the south shore opposite Ekeviken. A long beach with several parking possibilities along the beach. Shallow water and therefore suitable for families with kids.

54. SMÖJEN / KYLLAJ

A fantastic area! Above the little harbour you’ll pass Strandridargården Mansion of the Beach Knights (free translation) – today privately owned after a public auction sale in 2014. On the hillside there is a small ”rauk” field and if you continue southwards along the gravelled road you’ll arrive at a beautiful beach and behind it, a limestone quarry where you can take a swim in water warmed by the sun - unless you’d prefer to dive into the sea. Here you can actually dive straight off the beach, as the bottom is very steep below the surface of the water.

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55. LERGRAV FISHING VILLAGE

A beautiful fishing village accessible by car. On the hillside above is a huge field of ”rauks”, the characteristic limestone formations that are to be found all over the island. Located at the waterfront is a café where you can buy the catch of the day. Open from mid June to the end of August.

56. FURILLEN ISLAND

57. RUTE STONE OVEN BAKERY

An island that you can get to by car from the mainland via Lergrav. Up until the 1970s there was still an active limestone industry here and parts of the factory buildings have been turned into a very popular design hotel with a famous restaurant. Most of the island is privately owned but remains open for exploring.

The bakery is open every day in the summer serving freshly baked bread from the stone oven, that was built in just ten days and ten nights by the Finnish master architect Heikki Hyytiäinen whilst in transit, i.e just passing through! The oven weighs eighteen tons and bakes the best bread you can imagine.

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INSPIRED BY GOTLAND

Welcome to a unique place with farmshop, display-garden, a café and a new gallery.

58. S:T OLOFSHOLM According to the ancient ”Guta” saga this is where Olof Haraldsson went ashore in 1029 and brought Christianity to Gotland. This is also where the first church was built on Gotland. There are still remains in the ground. St. Olof is the patron saint of Gotland.

GALLERY VAGNSLIDRET

FARMSHOP & CAFÉ

25/6 - 13/7 “Collision fragments” 16/7 - 3/8 “Concrete forms”

Here you find design and crafts for your home, house and garden. In the café we offer both good coffee and tasty pastries.

6/8 - 28/8 “Light on the Plate”

Monday-Friday 11-17, Saturday 11-16

Pilgårds Boge, road 147 towards Slite, Tel. 0708 - 22 99 09 www.skulpturfabriken.se

59. PILOT’S LOOKOUT IN SLITE

Climb the hill above the harbour in Slite and you’ll find a spectacular lookout. From here you’ll have a view over a small archipelago, which is a rare feature on Gotland.

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MIDDLE OF GOTLAND WHERE EAST MEETS WEST

Visby is located within the central zone of Gotland but quite apart from the city this region has a lot to offer with everything from sunny days on bustling Tofta Beach on the west coast to the traditional spa resort of Ljugarn on the east coast. Stackstone fields, white sandy beaches and three golf courses, one of which is more or less world famous, make this region well worth exploring for several days.

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60. HÖGKLINT A high cliff not far south of Visby, Högklint is a distinctive landmark plunging 48 meters almost straight down to the sea. Do not walk too close to the edge! Högklint offers a magnificent view over the sea and Visby. From the top there is a steep staircase that grazing sheep sometimes took down to the ”Plateau of the starving goat” thus named because goats who made it down here couldn’t always make it up again and were thereby doomed to starvation. Here you can also visit the ”Rövar Lilja Cave”. Infamous Jonas Nilsson Lilja used this spot as a hiding place during his robbing raids in the Gotlandic countryside.

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61. EKSTAKUSTEN

One of many fantastic stretches of coastlines on Gotland. What is special here is the coastal road at the very edge of the sea with the islands Little and Big Karlsö in view. In the middle of this coastal road you’ll find Kronvall’s fishing village where, according to most sources the Danish King, Valdemar Atterdag, went ashore on 22nd July 1361.

62. KRONHOLMEN – VISBY GOLF CLUB

Always highly ranked in Sweden but also among the courses in the world ranking list, this is a golf course where the surrounding sea is very present and you can actually view the sea from every hole. Friendly atmosphere and a nice restaurant.

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WATERPARK WITH WATERSLIDES AS HALFPIPE, THE RACE, SHARKRIVER AND HEATED POOLS TO SUIT EVERYONE.

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Pippi theatre!

THEMEPARK WITH MORE THAN 25 ACTIVITIES

Take the opportunity to visit the real house from Swedish television films about Pippi longstocking. Performance at Villa Villekulla every day, June 26th - August 20th.

NEW ATTRACTION IN THE THEMEPARK

Tiger-Ride an exciting rollercoaster ride from Italy! 10 m high and 335 m long, Try it, you’ll like it!

EVERYTHING IN ONE AREA FOR AN ACTIVE FAMILY HOLIDAY! Camping • Holiday Cottages • Apartments • Hotel • Bed & Breakfast Theme & Waterpark • Adventure Golf • Restaurants with evening shows Minimarket • Kids Club, activities and program for kids 4-12 year. Kneippbyn is located 3 km south of Visby and reached by our buses from harbour & city.

Kneippbyn - number 1 on Middle map

RESORT VISBY Booking +46 498 29 61 50 • www.kneippbyn.se

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63. KNEIPPBYN

A water- and themepark with a huge variety of attractions. Maybe most famous for having the authentic home from the films about Pippi Longstocking on the premises. During high season thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a live Pippi Theatre every day, much appreciated by kids, especially. A resort with hotel, camping and restaurants.

64. DALHEM HESSELBY RAILROAD MUSEUM

65. DJUPVIK

The public trains on Gotland stopped running in the late 1950s but in 1975 some enthusiasts decided to rebuild parts of the railway and in time for what would have been the 100-year-anniversary the railway reopened in 1978. The Old Station House is once again in use, now as a museum.

A charming fishing village with a stunning view of Little and Big KarlsĂś islands. Right above lies Djupvik Hotel which today is an exciting restaurant, modern and with cosy accommodation available at the hotel. A sunset evening on the outdoor terrace is absolutely magic!

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Welcome to Tomas, Mona and our skillful staff.

Welcome to a happy and fresh supermarket in Roma!

Our fruit and vegetable department is well-assorted, our deli is recently upgraded, we have a large dairy department and well-stocked range of local and traditional Gotland maid products.

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Normally: 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Summer openings: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm every day of the week,13 June to 21 August.

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66. GANNARVE STONESHIP

Situated in a lovely setting in a horse paddock, with the Karlsö islands in the background, this is one of the more magnificent stone ships on the island. There used to be two ships, but the cultivation of the land lead to demolition of the ships and the rocks were used for building stonewalls. Today’s ship, which reaches the length of 29 meters and with a width of 5 meters, was restored in 1959.

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67. STORA KARLSÖ – BIG KARLSÖ

Like the main island of Gotland, ”Stora Karlsö” dates back 400 million years and is mainly built up of fossilised coral reefs. This is one of the top ”must see” sights on Gotland and the easiest way of getting here is by the small ”ferryboat” that leaves from Klintehamn, 30 km south of Visby. It is possible to stay overnight here, for example, in the old Lighthouse, from which you have a stunning view out to sea. If you happen to be here in late June you may catch the remarkable guillemots ”Sillgrissla” who more or less force their young to fly. The young are literally pushed out of the nest from shelves high up on the cliff wall. But don’t worry - if they don’t make it to the sea their fat-filled chests usually save them from death when hitting the stony ground below. Once on the ground they still have to navigate past hungry sea gulls to get to the sea where their anxious parents await them. Exciting and frightening - truly a taste of the wild. You can walk around the island by yourselves and an evening dinner at the restaurant is a treat after a day’s efforts.

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68. LOJSTA PALACE

69. LOJSTA HAJD

Despite the name this is more of a fortress than a palace. The remains of this old fortress date from long before the Danish King, Valdemar Atterdag, conquered Gotland in 1361. Lojsta enjoys beautiful nature and is unique on Gotland for its lakes (träsk). Ideal for canoeing, fishing and swimming.

This is where the famous Gotland ”wild” horses, Gotlandsruss, live. They are the oldest breed in Sweden and today there are approximately 50 mares in the corral. When the foals are born during spring and summer, the number rises to around 80. To avoid inbreeding, only one stallion is used per season for covering.

70. GNISVÄRD STONESHIP

Here you’ll find the largest ancient stoneship on the island. It is built of one hundred stones tightly packed with a larger rock, that is 1,3 m tall, at each end. The ship is 47 meters long and 7 meters wide. There is another smaller ship close to the first, 36 meters long and 4 meters wide. There are even more ancient remains in the area. The stoneship at Gnisvärd are the best preserved on Gotland.

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71. TOFTA BEACH Gotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 1 Beach (but you will have to put up with the crowds)! Close to Visby and easy to get to, tens of thousands of people like to spend a sunny day here. Lots of activities, restaurants and shops.

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Gervide Gård – a farm with horses and all kinds of animals

We have horseback riding in a beautiful setting, for both experienced and beginner riders. We have small, gentle ponies for children. Gervide Farm also has many Gotlands Russ – the special Gotlandic pony. Gervide is located in the middle of Gotland, Road 143 from Visby towards Romakloster. Open: 12 – 17 Monday to Saturday. Contact information: Phone: 070-59 59 037 www.gervidegard.com kontakt@gervidegard.com

72. ROMA ROYAL COURTYARD

73. KOVIK - COW BAY

An exciting cultural melting pot, where outdoor theatre performances mix with genuine local handicraft. The Museum of Gotland has set up a permanent exhibition of the importance of the area through different historic eras. The historic railway runs from The Train Museum in Dalhem all the way to the Courtyard.

An old fishing village in the parish of Sanda, with a beautiful beach chapel. A very popular location for kite surfers. The name Cow Bay refers to the sand bank surrounding the bay which is known as ”korumpu” or ”cow’s bottom”. Nearby burial fields contain remains from the Viking era. Leave the car at the parking lot!

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74. LJUGARN This was the first real beach resort on Gotland and where ”society” met to relax and take a swim in the sea. Princess Eugenie was among the regular guests. The atmosphere still remains except for the upper class stamp, that is long gone. Along the beach road you still find magnificent summer villas and a whole row of guesthouses. Ljugarn is also well known for its many nice restaurants. A short walk, along the beach road, north of Ljugarn you’ll find Vitvär fishing village and Folhammar ”rauk” field.

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Från maj till september går vårt fartyg M/F STORA KARLSÖ dagligen mellan Klintehamn och Stora Karlsö. Under perioden 21 From May juni to September thebåten M/F även – 9 augusti går STORA KARLSÖ operates daily between till Lilla Karlsö. Gör ett dagsbesök Klintehamn and Stora Karlsö. eller övernatta i något av våra Join a day boenden. tour, or spend nighthar in Vad duthe än väljer your choice accommodation. önof mycket att erbjuda.

Visit Stora Karlsö

Either way, the island has much to offer. Information och bokning:

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75. STRANDRIDAREGÅRDEN IN LJUGARN

76. BAJU FISHING VILLAGE

This is where the local customs officers lived with their families enabling toll to be levied on items like wood, limestone and tar, that was being shipped from Gotland, without the goods having to pass through Visby. Known as ”The Knights of the Beach” they acted as lookouts for the main customs office.

The wooden fence that surrounds the fishing sheds create a very cosy feeling. For the farms located close to the sea fishing was important for food supply. A small wooden pier invites you for a swim in the sea.

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77. GROGARN MOUNTAIN

”Grogarnsberget” rises 30 meters above sea level. Whether you’re driving a four-wheel drive, cycling, motorbiking or walking, the pebble road between Katthammarsvik and Herrvik is one of the most amazing and beautiful roads on the island. Looking out to sea you’ll have the small island of ”Östergarnsholme” in view. On top of ”Grogarnsberget” are remains of Gotland’s second largest ancient fortress from which it was possible to send fire signals to the largest fortress at ”Torsburgen”. During the Viking era one could spot intruders about 5-6 hours rowing time before arrival on shore.

78. KATTHAMMARSVIK COVE

A fishing village with two magnificent limestone mansions, Borgvik and Katthamra. In the early 1800s a merchant from Visby, Jacob Dubbe, had a beautiful house built here for his wife as a wedding present. It is known as ”Anna’s nöje” or “Anna’s pleasure”. A spectacular drive over ”Grogarnsberget” will take you to the next fishing village, Herrvik, which is a more developed harbour.

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79. TORSBURGEN

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One of the most important fortresses in ancient times. In 1992 Torsburgen was struck by fire. Despite immense efforts by the fire brigade, the military and volountary workers it took days to get the fire under control and by then most of the trees were gone. The aftermath has led to a unique habitat of rare species.

Another of Gotland’s beautiful sandy and shallow beaches, perfect for a relaxing day, with amenities close by. Good parking facilities and in Sysne fishing village there is a small fish shop where you’ll find the catch of the day.

81. HERRVIK COVE

The name relates to the sort of upper class men ”herrar” who used to come here to fish. Still an active fishing harbour. The restaurant Hamnkrogen, which serves as a landmark, was built by a local fisherman and today it’s run by two young entrepreneurs from Visby.

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A VARIED LANDSCAPE AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE The very south part of the island is named Storsudret - The Big South. Here the mix of beaches, churches, nice restaurants and beautiful sights is impressive. Take particular note of the alvar landscape that is also found on our sister island to the west, Öland. On your way to the South there are plenty of reasons to stop and take in the sights. Passing the narrow isthmus to the South there’s an interesting view over the wind generator park that provides the island with much of our ecological energy.

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82. HOBURGSGUBBEN Probably the most famous ”rauk” on Gotland, situated in the southernmost part of the island. From a certain spot, indicated by a guidepost, the contour of the “rauk” looks like the profile of a man, therefore the name “the Hoburg old man”. Next to the “rauk” there is a restaurant with a fantastic seaview. Here you will also find a snack bar and a souvenir shop.

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83. NÄSUDDEN

This is a wind energy park where the tallest wind turbine measures 70 meters high. Next to it is an exhibition providing information about Näsudden in particular and wind energy in general. Here are over one hundred wind turbines both on land and sea. Beautiful surroundings.

84. FIDE CHURCH

85. GRÅ GÅSEN – THE GREY GOOSE

A quaint little church consisting of three almost square parts, all in stone. An earlier church dating back to 1166 preceded the one that stands here today.

Deriving its name from the Öja churchtower this old hotel is now famous for hosting one of the most popular tv-programs in Sweden, called “Så mycket bättre” - “So much better”. The show involves well known music artists making personal interpretations of each other’s music.

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86. BOTTARVEGÅRDEN

87. VÄNDBURG

The walls of the main building are built with limestone and the roof is made of sandstone, all from the nearby area. In 1985 the cowshed was destroyed by fire but thanks to volunteers it was rebuilt as a perfect replica, complete with a traditional roof of hay. A new oven of sandstone has recently been built.

Actually two small harbours, a little fishing village lies to the north and the more recently built guest harbour complete with amenities is further south. Very nice coastal area.

88. BURGSVIK

A very picturesque place, where the harbour is one of the central spots that draws people, both because of a very little sand beach and across the road ”Guldkaggen”, the restaurant that is one of the coolest hang-outs on the island. Lots of activities and something new going on almost every night during the summer, suited for the whole family.

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89. ÖJA KYRKA This is the tallest steeple on Gotland measuring 67 meters high. Called the Grey Goose, it has served as a landmark for sailors. The church is entirely built of sandstone and the exterior has not been changed since 1232. The so-called “Öja crucifix”, The Holy Rood, is the most famous of the interior details and is situated in the arch of the church marking the beginning of the choir.

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Welcome to

Ninnis Ull och Textil (Ninni´s Wool and Textiles)

90. PETESGÅRDEN A typical Gotland Manor from the first half of the 19th century preserved thanks to the efforts of pharmacist Ada Block, who bought the farm in 1947 and restored it to its original condition. In 1965 she donated the farm to ”Gotlands Fornvänner” and since then it has been open to the public. Make a stop for a ”fika”!

Ninni´s Wool and Textiles is our shop with studio in the mill loft, once the mill at Kvarnåkershamn. In our shop you can find many handmade products of wool and lambskin in my own design: • pictures, felted and in watercolour • art cushions with felted parts • felted embroidered hats for children and grown-ups • lambskins, washable, or Ecoskins • dyed raw wool for felting, fleece and yarn from gotlandic sheep Open: June 1st – September 1st. Friday – Sunday 12-17 How to find us: Take road 140, southwards, towards Hoburgen, 20 kilometers south of Klintehamn. The road-sign “Ull & Tovat” shows you the way to the loft.

Ninnis Ull & Textil Silte, Rikvide 143 SE-623 43 Havdhem Mobile phone: +46 70 636 29 73 www.ninnisull.se

91. THE KETTELVIK ROAD AND THE STONE MUSEUM A long and winding road following the sea to the south cape and Hoburgsgubben. The English translation of the aptly named road sign is “beautiful road”. Take a stop at The Stone Museum, where you can see authentic workmanship and even try carving your own piece of rock, with a hammer and a chisel.

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92. KATTLUNDS

One of the most well preserved medieval farms in Scandinavia with its oldest parts from the 13th century. All the buildings are made of stone with stone or brick roofs. There is a garden with medicinal herbs and a fruit garden with very old local apple varieties. There is also a cafeteria and a rural shop.

93. AUSTRE BEACH

South of Holmhällar you will find one of Gotland’s most wonderful beaches, sheltered by Heligholmen – The Holy Islet. The beach faces south so it is a good vantage point for both sunrise and sunset. The light is also very special and attracts both artists and photographers. At the southern end of the beach lies the fishing village Nore Bodar.

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94. NATURUM – MUSEUM LARS JONSSON

Naturum translates into Nature’s room and is a museum/exhibition introducing visitors to the unique nature and geology of Gotland. In the beautiful 18th century Vamlingbo vicarage you find Museum Lars Jonsson, showing work of the internationally renowned artist and bird painter. Really worth visiting.

95. HOLMHÄLLAR

The picturesque fishing village of Holms is comprised of small stone houses. East of the “rauk” field is the old and very traditional hotel. A little bit further north is a small sandy beach called Skvalpvik.

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96. HUSRYGG Along the Kettelvik road there is a ridge called Husrygg, stretching 3 km northwards from Hoburgen. Here there are large numbers of an other-wise rare flower, usually found in southeastern Europe and Asia. It’s name is Våradonis (Adonis vernalis) meaning literally “Spring Adonis” though in English it is known as Spring Pheasant’s Eye. As the name implies it is best seen from mid April to mid May. A walk on top of the ridge gives a stunning view of southern Gotland.

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MUSEUM LARS JONSSON 1 MAY–18 SEPTEMBER 2016 VAMLINGBO VICARAGE OPEN DAILY 11AM–5 PM Exhibition . Printgallery . Books Café . Restaurant Garden . Gardenshop The exhibition is regularly rehanged by the artist and shows paintings and fieldscetches of birds and nature from southern Gotland and from expeditions in various parts of the world. The artwork is shown on the second floor of the vicarage, built in 1779. Entry 60 SEK. Vamlingbo Vicarage is the most wellpreserved and grand example of its kind on Gotland with a lush park and garden where herbs and plants are grown for the restaurant and the gardenshop. Phone +46 (0)498-498001 www.larsjonsson.se contact: museum@larsjonsson.se Vamlingbo Vicarage is 84 km south of Visby along road 142

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97. STÅNGASPELEN

”The Olympic Games” of Gotland, that take place on the second weekend of July each summer. The contestants compete in events such as Stångstörtning (throwing a big tree trunk or tossing the caber), Herre på vågrät stång (the “greasy pole” - two people sit face to face on a horizontal tree trunk suspended over a gap and try to knock their opponent down by hitting them with a pillow), Varpa (originally a flat stone thrown as close to a pin as possible), Pärk (similar to cricket) and Rövkrok (“arsehook”), among others. A must see, if you happen to be around at the right time.

98. KÖRSBÄRSGÅRDEN

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Besides a herb garden, Körsbärsgården also boasts an Art hall and Sculpture Park which attract visitors in large numbers.

The largest fresco in the country is found here at Vamlingbo Church. People used to make pilgrimages here to visit “ The Angel Mikael’s Grave”, that according to legend was to be found here.

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100. NÄR LIGHTHOUSE Probably the most photographed lighthouse on Gotland, due to its clear red colour, its beautiful surroundings and its location out on the tip of Närsholmen, a tongue of land on the very east of Gotland. It was built in 1872, replacing a beacon that was earlier placed on Stångholmen. During World War II the lighthouse played an important role for refugees from the Baltic countries.

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