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Generous minimalism 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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Mark Ingelse mark@gotlandsguiden.se WRITERS

Roger Björkman Gunnar Danielsson (100 SIGHTS)

Welcome!

SECTIONS VISBY

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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, Northern, Central and Southern.

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Welcome to Nature Welcome to Nature

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Many people come to Gotland for its beautiful nature. There is so much to be seen all year around, but most are tempted to come in the summertime.

What makes our nature so Many people come to Gotland for its beautiful special?There Maybe our location in the nature. is it’s so much to be seen allmiddle year of the Baltic sea, our climate and our around, but most aremild tempted to come in limestone scenery.What Our biological the summertime. makes ourdiversity nature so has beenMaybe supported forlocation centuries scale special? it’s our inby thesmall middle farming and sea, forestry even of the Baltic our that mildcontinues climate and ourtoday. limestone scenery. Our biological diversity There are supported 130 local nature reservesbyon has been for centuries small scale Gotland and so it’s easy tothat findcontinues your owneven favorite farming forestry today. spot. All reserves have signs with information about are what makes andonany restricThere 130 local them naturespecial reserves tions thatsoapply.

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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.

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Environment Act. This is mainly to preserve a coast line that is accessible can be The beaches around Gotland and are also enjoyed byby everyone, without protected the special Beachcommercial Protection interests. TheAct. Beach Protection regulates Environment This is mainly Act to preserve may built within the area but be also awhat coast linebethat is accessible and can regulations applying to parkingcommercial motorhomes enjoyed by everyone, without and caravans. (see link below). Act regulates interests.

The Beach Protection what may be built within the area but also regulations applying to parking motorhomes and caravans. (see link below).

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

A warm welcome to Gotland!

• Right of public access

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

A warm welcome to Gotland!

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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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1. Helgumannen fishing village This well kept fishing village is on a pebble beach at the northern part of the impressive Digerhuvud limestone rauk field. There are around fifteen fishing huts, some of which are very old and built of stone.

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VIKINGS Gotland was a force to be reckoned with at the end of the twelfth century.

Ninety-two stone churches are evidence of great economic prosperity after the Vikings dominated trade eastwards for several centuries.

Thanks to the island’s strategic location in the Baltic Sea, Gotland has been a vital trading hub between the East and the West. Fröjel, located forty kilometres south of Visby, was one of the largest and most important ports on the island during the Viking Era. But it was not the only one.

Archaeologists have found at least fifty Viking harbours along the coastline. Most of them were small, but six or eight of them were on the same scale as the harbour in Fröjel.

Gotland Vikings made a joint effort to build their merchant ships and sail around the Baltic region and further south. In Russia they bought honey, tar and fur that they then took home to Gotland to trade.

The first trade contacts with the Baltic States and Russia date back to the seventh century. Already in 750 AD the Vikings settled in the city of Aldejgju-

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borg on Lake Ladoga in north-western Russia. From here they went on to trade in the Arab world, the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea and Byzantium – present-day Istanbul.

Gotland Vikings transported their goods on small ships that could be pulled across land between rivers.

In contrast to the blood-thirsty expeditions made by the Norwegian and Danish Vikings to the west, Gotland Vikings avoided looting for the obvious reason that aimless looting would jeopardize valuable trade relations.

At the end of the twelfth century, times got tougher for the islanders and the Vikings from Gotland. The harbour in Fröjel was abandoned when the German Hanseatic League took over the trade routes to Russia.

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Gotland in figures Total area: 3 140 km2 Width: 52 km From north to south: 176 km Deepest lake: Sigvalde träsk, 16 metres Total coastline: 800 km, inclu-

ding Fårö island Highest point: Lojstahajd, 82 metres Longest river: Gothemsån, 55 km Largest lake: Bäste träsk Population: 57 391

Visby: 23 671 Hemse: 1 661 Slite: 1 446 Klintehamn: 1 328 Roma: 1 155 Fårösund: 770

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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. www.gotland.com 0498-20 17 00 info@gotland.com

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The History 430 000 000 BC The continent Baltica, located on the equator, consisted of coral reefs flourishing in the tropical sea. 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 legend, the first man on the island was called Tjelvar.

5 500–2 500 BC Tjelvar’s descendants start populating Gotland’s coastline and the island of Stora Karlsö, located off the southeast coast.

92 churches and 4 abandoned churches, most of which are open to the public.

1150 The Hanseatic League is founded and Visby, along with Lübeck (Germany), Tallinn (Estonia) and Bergen (Norway) become even more important ports of trade.

1288 A civil war breaks out between rural farmers and the tradesmen in Hanseatic Visby. The construction of the Visby City Wall begins. The reason for this is that the bourgeoisie in Visby had concentrated all trade to Visby and the farmers who were forced to sell their merchandise via Visby were also forced to pay a duty to get their goods into the city.

200 AD Runes are carved into an arrowhead on Gotland. This is one of the oldest runic characters found in Sweden.

1350 The plague strikes and Gotland starts to decline and lose importance.

600–1000 AD The trading routes to and from Gotland are believed to have started long before the Middle Ages, maybe as early as in the Neolithic Age, and definitely by 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 Gotland’s coastline.

1361 The Danish King Valdemar Atterdag attacks Visby and 1800 rural Gotlanders are killed outside The City Wall. The bourgeoisie inside the wall do not participate in defending the city. Instead they are forced to pay a tax to the Danes, called ”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.

12th century Construction of the island’s almost 100 stone churches starts. The majority of them were built during a period of 250 years. As many as seventeen churches were built in Visby alone. Today you’ll find thirteen church ruins within the city walls, alongside the Visby Cathedral, which is still used today. Outside the city wall, there are

1447–1449 Erik of Pommern, who has become a ruler without land, reigns Gotland and operates piracy all over the Baltic Sea.

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From the end of the 15th century to the middle of the 16th century, Danish lords run Gotland more or less as they please with taxes and tolls and pursue piracy in the Baltic. Taxes rise by more than 1 000%.

of Gotland 1525 The citizens of Lübeck, who are tired of all the piracy, attack Visby and as a result of the peace negotiations between Lübeck and Denmark, the Swedish King Gustav Vasa is forced to surrender Gotland to Denmark.

1883 It becomes possible for someone living in Slite to talk over the phone to a person in Visby.

1645 The Treaty of Brömsebro – Gotland is returned to Sweden after having been under Danish rule for 300 years.

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.

1715-1720 Russian plundering raids are carried out along the east coast of the island. The great power of Sweden is weakened.

1896 Gotland’s Tourist Association is founded.

1918 The Spanish flu ravages Gotland.

1942 The first official airport is opened in Visby.

1850 The Crimean War means big business in Fårösund, the northernmost township in Gotland. Fårösund serves as a base for the English-French fleet, but cholera strikes hard and a cemetery for cholera victims is built at Ryssnäs in the southeast of the island Fårö.

1855 The Botanical Gardens in Visby are built and planted and opened to the public by DBW – The Swimming Friends.

1859 The first telegraph cable connects Gotland to the Swedish mainland.

1866 The first passenger ship of “The Steamship Company Gotland” makes her maiden voyage to the Swedish mainland.

1878 The railway between Visby and Hemse is inaugurated by King Oskar II.

1944 A Russian submarine fires a torpedo into the passenger ship Hansa and 84 people are killed.

1954 Gotland’s entire electrical system is connected to the Swedish mainland via a cable, the first of its kind in the world.

1961 Ingmar Bergman makes the film “Through a Glass Darkly” on Gotland, the first of a long line of movies.

He buys his own house on the island of Fårö, off the northernmost tip of Gotland.

1971 Gotland becomes one municipality instead of thirteen separate ones.

1995 Visby – i.e. The inner city inside the city wall - is added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site List.

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VISBY Thanks to the island’s strategic location in the Baltic Sea, Visby has been a vital trading hub between the East and the West since the days of the Vikings.

Today the city is one of the hottest summer towns in Sweden attracting visitors from all over the world.

Wherever you go, you will notice traces of the past. The beautiful and impressive Visby Cathedral is a place for stillness, cobblestone alleys embraced by rose bushes can also be a restful experience.

Or why don’t take the short walk along the boardwalk from the beautiful park of Almedalen to the oasis of the Botanical Gardens.

But Visby also offers bustling streets, shopping and fine dining in restaurants mentioned in the White Guide.

And it is never far to the nearest pub. In 1995 the inner city inside the city wall was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site List.

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2. Visby Cathedral  Domkyrkan. Visby Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Mary, was inaugurated in 1225. Still in use today, it is a remarkable cultural treasure and probably the most visited place on Gotland. It remains a popular destination for pilgrims, especially in the summer. It is a fantastic place for stillness and contemplation. Light a candle and soak in the atmosphere.

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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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3. The boardwalk Starting at Almedalen and passing the Botanical Gardens, this beautiful walk Strandpromenaden runs along the seaside all the way to Snäckgärdsbaden beach. It passes the city wall’s Kärleksporten, the Love Gate, where couples should stop to kiss each other. Take a dip at the popular swimming spot “Kallis” at the beginning of the boardwalk, or at one of the other beaches along the way such as Norderstrand, Gustavsvik or Snäck.

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4. The Guard´s walk

5. The Gotland Art museum

Väktargången is a reconstruction of how things might have been in the Middle Ages when the wall was actively guarded. Walk from Snäckgärds Gate to Kames Gate and enjoy the magnificent views and get a feeling of days gone by.

Admire an interesting collection of both contemporary art and local art and handicraft dating back to the 19th century at Gotlands Konstmuseum.

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The Hanseatic League In 1157 German merchants gathered in London to form a guild, and in 1159 the Hanseatic League was established in Lübeck. From the late twelfth century to the middle of the seventeenth century it grew into a powerful commercial and political union.

The Hanseatic League had total domination of trade in the Baltic region for this extended period.

Visby had an important role in the Gotland-German trade in Novgorod and was also the harbour used by the Germans when they set sail for their crusade against Latvia.

Early on, the Hanseatic League mostly traded in luxury goods. They later expanded their business to include mass goods such as timber, herring, salt and tar. Herring and salt were the Hanseatic League’s most important commodities during their first centuries of dominance. Farmers on Gotland were forced to pay a toll at the gates of Visby, which led to a bloody civil war in 1288 between farmers from around the island and the

German merchants located inside the city wall of Visby.

Visby won and when King Valdemar IV and his soldiers approached the city wall of Visby in 1361, the farmers were ruthlessly slaughtered.

In order to keep their privileges, Valdemar Atterdag made the merchants in Visby pay dearly in gold and silver. This saw the end of Visby’s and Gotland’s prosperous days and they gradually lost their position as an important trading port.

At the end of the fourteenth century, Gotland became a lair for pirates and the German Order in Marienburg sent an expedition to force them out. For over a decade they occupied the island, until 1408 when Gotland was purchased by Queen Margaret of Denmark, and fell under the Danish crown.

Visby was invited to attend a so-called Hansadag for the last time in 1476 but did not send a delegation. 1669 was the last year of the Hanseatic League, when only nine cities attended the Hansadag in Lübeck.

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6. Polhems park Christopher Polhem, often called the father of Swedish technology, was born in 1661 in the Tingstäde parish. In a little park just north of Drottens ruin you can find a memorial statue of the famous inventor.

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7. Rascal’s lane

XX.SPÖPÅLEN KLINTTORGET

Rackarbacken. Once inside the North Gate, take a left and there you have Rackarbacken.

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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

Now we also rent out

PERMOBIL SEGWAY

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

By Mårs - number 3 on Visby map | Visby Hyrcykel - number 4 on Visby map

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8 A GUIDED TOUR AROUND THE WALL 1. The Gunpowder Tower Kruttornet. 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 park. During the 17th century the tower was used as a gunpowder store. Who knows what the tower was originally called?

2. The Love Gate Kärleksporten. Between the sun setting over the sea and the Botanical Garden lies the Gate where a thousand kisses have been exchanged over the years.

3. The Maiden Tower Jungfrutornet. Legend has it that the maiden who betrayed the city by allowing the Danish King Valdemar IV and his troops to enter Visby, was later immured

in the walls of this tower. This story is actually untrue, but the tower was used as a prison for prostitutes during the Middle Ages.

4. The Silver cap Silverhättan. A shining name for the City Wall’s most recent tower. Orders came from Germany for the erection of this defence tower that faces the north and served as key fortification for securing the beaches along the part of the wall facing the sea.

5. The Snäckgärd’s Gate Snäckgärdsporten. A stunning view can be seen from here 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.

A model replica can also be seen here.

6. The Lübeck breach Lübeckerbräschen. 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. The Saint George gate S:t Göransporten. A gate for lepers giving them access to St George Leprosy Hospital located outside the wall.

8. Tall Lisa Långa Lisa. The tallest tower of the wall, six storeys high!

9. The North gate Norderport. One of the main

Visby is truly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With the City Wall surrounding the inner town and so many well preserved ruins from the Middle Ages, it’s not only the perfect place to host the annual. Medieval Festival, it’s also a wonderful place to walk the streets and explore or just breathe in the atmosphere.

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city gates with its origins from 1280. During the crusades the outer wooden gate was fortified with a portcullis.

10. The Coin house Mynthuset. This may have been the customs office and is thought to be older than the wall itself.

11. The Well gate Brunnsporten. Water has often been scarce in Visby as the number of water wells inside the wall is limited. This gate was built to allow access to a well outside the eastern part of the wall.

12. The Dalman tower Dalmansporten. This seventeen-meter-tall tower was an important landmark for seafarers.

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13. The East gate Österport. 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’.

16. Valdemar’s wall Valdemarsmuren. This is where the Danish king Valdemar Atterdag tore down the wall in 1361. His conquest of Visby was a triumph.

19. Visborg Castle Visborgs slott. Around 1411 this powerful fortress was built and used until the Danes blew it up in 1679. A model replica can be found in Slottsparken.

14. The School gate Skolporten. This gate was opened in the late 1800s for easier access to the school built outside the wall.

17. The South gate Söderport. This is where the main road to the southern part of Gotland passes through. Just inside the gate is Södertorg – the south square.

20. Little Beach gate Lilla Strandporten. When the old harbour was located here, this was the entrance to a square with a market place, The City Hall and Stock Exchange.

15. The Kajsar tower Kajsarporten. The most imposing tower along the eastern part of the wall. Previously used as a jail but subsequently deemed too primitive and small.

18. The Sconce gate Skansporten. In 1721, fear of the Russians led to development of this part of the wall. This gate is named after the sconce next to it.

21. The Fisherman’s gate Fiskarporten. This gate probably led to a small fishing village close to the harbour.

10. The Coin house 9. The North gate

12. The Dalman tower 11. The Well gate

6. The Lübeck breach

4. The Silver cap

1. The Gunpowder tower 3. The Maiden tower

Length: 3.44 km.

Height: 11 meters.

Number of turrets: 27 (originally 29).

Highest tower: Tall Lisa, six stories high.

Oldest part: The Gunpowder Tower was built approx.

1150. Rest of wall built in the 1200s.

13. The East gate 15. The Kajsar tower 14. The School gate

8. Tall Lisa 7. The Saint George gate 5. The Snäckgärds gate

FACTS Visby City Wall

16. Valdemar’s wall 17. The South gate 18. The Sconce gate 19. Visborg Castle

20. Little Beach gate

START 21. The Fishermans gate

2. The Love gate

Model replica of The Snäckgärds Gate (See map XX Model replica of Visborg Castle (See map XX

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9. The Gallows Galgberget. This is the old execution place where Visby’s criminals were executed by hanging. The Gallows were in use until 1845. Back then, the hanged men could be seen from all over town as a warning to potential criminals.

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10. The Botanical gardens Botaniska trädgården. Thanks to Gotland’s Mediterranean climate, the Botanical Gardens have lots of rare species.

The gardens were established by ”De Badande Wännerna” – The Swimming Friends – 150 years ago. They are lush and beautiful gardens perfect for strolling around and admiring the flowers, bushes and trees or for just having a tranquil moment. In the southern part you’ll find the ruin of Saint Olof’s Church, completely covered with ivy.

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FORNSALEN the History Museum

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Playtime at the History Museum!

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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At the water's edge Gotland Art Museum

Sail boats, dig for sunken treasure, dress up as a Viking, load ships, tie knots and listen to tales and legends.

Visitor adress: S:t Hansgatan 21, Visby

SPONSORED SPONSR ASBY AVREDERI REDERIAB ABGOTL GOTLAND AND

Exhibitions | Museum tours | Guided Visby walks | Art | Café | Shop Strandgatan 14, Visby | www.gotlandsmuseum.se

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 Gotlands museum - number 5 on Visby map | Apoteket - number 6 on Visby map

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11. Almedalen The name Almedalen is quite new. In the 1870s, elm trees were planted and Almedalen became the new name for the old harbour. The area was originally a lagoon and it was used as a natural harbour in the Viking Era. During the Middle Ages it became the busiest harbour in the Baltic.

Today, it is most well known for �Almedalen Week�, which is considered to be the most important forum in Swedish politics.

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12. Fenomenalen The Science Centre of Gotland, especially designed for kids (and their curious parents). Science, maths and technology are combined in such a way that nothing can go wrong and everything is allowed. Find new solutions to old problems and have fun doing it!

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Kvinnfolki - number 7 on Visby map

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AN OASIS FILLED WITH UNIQUE PRODUCTS

The Kvinnfolki store is located in the heart of Visby.

Here you will find wool and ceramics, linnen and lambskins.

Art handicraft, textile printing, furniture, jewellery and delicacies by female artisans from Gotland. Chosen with care, made with that special touch.Welcome!

Open daily 10 -18 • Donners Plats 2 Visby • www.kvinnfolki.se

Royal Design Design at the right price!

A GOLDSMITH SHAPED BY HISTORY You can see traces of Annika Gustavsson’s life in her jewellery. Inspiration has been taken from the wild Gotland nature where she grew up and the relaxed and trend-conscious milieu of Copenhagen where her career took off.

Her collections in gold, silver and oxidised silver are all designed, produced and exhibited on the premises. Welcome to a goldsmith who has taken the long road, been influenced by history and then found her way home.

Global Riedel Dualit Bodum

• Kitchen Aid • Kay Bojsen • Le Creuset • Zassenhaut

Österväg 2, Visby 0498-291260

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13. The southern cliffs Södra hällarna. This used to be a military training area but today it is open to the public and offers beautiful walks with fantastic views over the sea. Please note that dogs must be on a leash at all times and cars left in the parking area

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14. The viewpoint over Visby town square The views of the city are spectacular from the top of the steep hill behind Visby’s town square. If you walk towards the north gate of the city wall, you will pass the Visby Cathedral.

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15. 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 don’t want to miss.

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16. The East trenches Ă–stergravar still shows signs of the limestone quarry where limestone was taken for the city wall. Nowadays, the area is lovely to walk around and during the Medieval Week in August, it doubles as a stage for recreations of the Battle of Visby

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17. Saint Katarina’s church ruin Also called Saint Karin Cathedral, this is a majestic ruin right next to the town 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… In the winter there is an artificial ice rink within the old stone walls.

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Two restaurants on Gotland!

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Traditional British Pub St Hangatan 51 Visby • +46498215600 www.blacksheeparms.se

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19. Saint Göran´s church ruin

Kapitelhuset. 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.

Saint Göran was a Medieval church and hospital for lepers.

Due to the risk of the disease spreading, it was built outside the city wall and Visby’s modern hospital has since been built below it. Unfortunately it is not open to the public, but it can be viewed from the outside.

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SUSTAINABLE FASHION Clothes should feel good for both body and mind.

That is why we make locally produced garments in organic cotton with a unique design.

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20. The stone cross at Korsbetningen The stone cross was raised in about 1380 as a memorial for the 1800 Gotland farmers who died in battle against King Valdemar Atterdag and his Danish troops. The battle took place on July 27, 1361. In 1905, a mass grave was discovered by chance with hundreds of men’s remains.

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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.

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21. Saint Nicolai church ruin Visby is a World Heritage Site and Saint Nicolai is one of the most obvious reasons behind this. It was originally built for The Black Friar Monks and dates back to 1227. Today, it is frequently used as a concert and meeting hall, and is commonly known as “The Cultudral”.

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Welcome to Apotek Hjärtat – your local pharmacy next to ICA Maxi!

Opening hours: Monday–Sunday 8–20 Apotek Hjärtat ICA Maxi Visby, Follingboväg 70, Visby Contact us: +46 771-405 405 Scandinavian Design Casual Quality Clothes for the Modern Woman

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

“Well-prepared cuisine times entertaining. ”På Gamla Masters vet and man at vad gästerna vill Aha.tangible living room regulars.

Restaurangens devisfeel är with ”som many hemma fast ” bättre”. Läget nära Stora Torget gör att man -White har kollGuide på alla2017 som passerar centrala Visby.

Här hittar damer och herrar i olika åldrar från när och fjärran sina favoritdrinkar och älsklingsrätter.”

- White Guide 2013 Gamla Masters har varit i White Guide sedan 2005

Ilse Jacobsen - number 13 on Visby map | G:a Masters - number 14 on Visby map

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Gotland Chamber Music Festival • Artists 2017 Staffan Scheja PiAno • KerStin avemo SoPrAno matS BergStröm GuitAr • Peter jaBlonSKi PiAno Katarina & Svante henrySon SonG & Cello miKael SamuelSon SonG • chriStian Svarfvar Violin reBecca Barham PiAno • evgenia ePShtein Violin joel lySSarideS PiAno • maria winiarSKi ViolA among others tiCketS www.deStinationgotland.Se gotlandS turiStförening tel 0498-20 17 00

Visit our oasis 3 km south of Visby. Restaurant, bakery, café, bar, shop with organic and fairtrade products, garden, re:book, architecture, art, music and theater.

Playground in the woods.

Artjam for children.

A place to rest and have a nice time.

Open daily from 19 June-20 aug

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Barbeque evenings!

Lamb from Gotland Wednesday & Thursday

Toftavägen 20, Visby

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23. The beach at Snäckgärdsbaden

Kärleksstigen/Hälsans stig is a reconstruction of how things might have been in the Middle Ages when the wall was actively guarded. Walk from Snäckgärds Gate to Kames Gate and enjoy the magnificent views and get a feeling of days gone by.

The most popular of Visby’s beaches with a shallow sandy beach as well as a swimming pool and a restaurant. Located at the end of the 4-km long, beautiful board walk that starts at the Gunpowder tower.

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French galettes for dinner Open yearround all day 11 to late

Sweet crêpes for dessert Authentic French cider with love

MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENTS

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The most spectacular and popular event on the island of Gotland are the jousting tournaments. See the country’s best knights fight in this noble struggle. In the stands the air vibrates with excitement and happy cries. You can see the tournaments all summer long, ending in grand style during The Medieval Week.

INDOOR PLAY LAND – also for rainy days!

Open every day 10 – 18 Visborgsallén 3, 621 50 Visby +46498-299696 • Kotteland.se

Affordable accommodation Bowling • Restaurang • Etc

Tickets available at medeltidsveckan.se

Langs street 2, 62150 Visby • +46498-299690 info@unclejoes.se • unclejoes.se

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24. Saint Per’s and Saint Hans’ ruins Built almost on the same site, they both have origins from the 13th century. Saint Hans is one of the oldest stone churches in the city and was supposedly built on the spot where heathens performed sacrificial rites.

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25. The beach at Gustavsvik Another one of Visby’s lovely beaches. Gustavsvik is situated only three kilometres north of the city centre. Here you can find a playground and large grassy areas making this particularly suitable for families with kids.

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26. Museum of Gotland Visby’s Regional Museum of Art, Cultural History and Archaeology. Founded in 1875. 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 churches, as well as some homesteads and farms that are now used as museums – such as Kapitelhusgården in Visby along with Kattlunds, Petes and Norrby’s outside the city.

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27. The whipping post at Klinttorget Spöpålen. In the 1790s, the whipping post and gallows in Stora Torget – Visby town square – were moved to Klinttorget, which then became the location of public whippings during the 1800s. In addition to watching people being whipped, you could also buy straw, hay and wood here.

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28. Fishermans’s alley Fiskargränd is the small lane in Visby’s inner city that is well known for featuring on countless postcards from Visby and Gotland. The famous climbing roses were planted in the early 1940s and Visby was named the ”City of Roses and Ruins”.

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29. The North trenches Nordergravar. Perhaps the city wall’s most beautiful area, with a waterless moat that is perfect for tobogganing in during winter. The wall is high and this section has no less than five well-preserved towers. Don’t miss Väktargången – The Guard’s Walk. The view is unforgettable.

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Northern Gotland is a magical mix of quiet stony bays and some of the island´s most popular beaches with squeaky white sand. In the north it is evident that the historically important stone industry still has a hold. You can find impressive quarries of limestone and marble, some still operating and some that are now filled with emerald blue water perfect for swimming in on a hot sunny day.

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If you are heading north, you should go all the way to the top – to the island of Fårö located just off the northern tip of Gotland. There is a car ferry that runs continuously in the summertime, but during the busy period it is a good idea to get there early to avoid queuing.

While you are at it, take the opportunity to go to Gotska Sandön, the uninhabited island of sand directly to the north of Gotland out in the Baltic – it is well worth the effort. Stay for a day or two to explore vast deserted sandy beaches and beautiful untouched nature.

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30. Jungfrun – the Maiden ”rauk” Jungfrun (the maiden), at 12 metres tall, is Gotland’s largest rauk – the local word for a limestone seastack. She is situated on the edge of a cliff, a total of 26 metres above sea level. ”In the 11th century Likajr the Wise brought home a captive, the young boy named 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 challenge, 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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31. The Lummelunda cave A total of four million people have visited the cave at Lummelundagrottan this cave since it was discovered by three adventurous boys in 1948. The cave is full of impressive stalagmites and stalactites. You can even book your own cave adventure. Open weekends from April and daily from May until the end of September.

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32. Själsö fishing village

33. Lickershamn

This nature reserve is a special habitat protected by a high cliff running parallel to the beach. In early July you may spot the Plain Honey Flower Orchid here, which is green and yellow. Above the little fishing harbour you’ll find Själsö Bakery that is known for its delicious fresh bread and pastries.

A picturesque harbour with a small but lovely sandy beach.

Here you can dive into the crystal clear water from the pier.

There is a restaurant and café right above the harbour and a small shop selling fresh fish and shrimps.

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Bunge Open Air Museum

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Enjoy food, coffee and homemade cakes in the old, authentic farm setting.

Beautiful garden restaurant with plenty of seats. In case of rain we will make a warming fire by the fireplace in the house!

Discover the rural past of Gotland

You will find us at the Bunge Museum, road 148.

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 handicraft and gotlandic games.

Also at Bunge: • Summer Jazz at the Museum café, more info on our web site • Try traditional crafts every wednesday • New exhibition about the history of Gotland • Traditional farm animals: Hens, rabbits and ducks Follow us on Facebook, or visit www.bungemuseet.se for current opening hours and programs.

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Welcome! /Yvonne with staff Tel: +4673-798300

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34. St Olofsholm

35. Lake Bästeträsk

According to the ancient ”Guta” saga, this is where Olof Haraldsson came ashore in 1029 bringing Christianity to Gotland. This is also where the first church was built on Gotland, and its remains can still be seen in the ground today. St. Olof is the patron saint of Gotland.

In the unique dialect of Swedish 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”.

Bunge Museum - number 4 on Northern map | Food & Coffee house - number 5 on Northern map

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36. Elinghem church ruin

37. Lake Tingstäde

Elinghems ödekyrka. 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.

Tingstäde träsk. A very nice fresh water swimming spot and one of the major suppliers of drinking water on Gotland.

Below the surface of the lake are the remains of on old wooden fortress called ”Bulverket” which can be seen from above.

38. The stone coast Stenkusten. To the east of the bay Kappelshamn, north of Bläse Museum, you can take a narrow road along the “Stone Coast” that will take you to Ar. The route can be driven in the opposite direction as well. It is one of the most beautiful coast roads on Gotland, but be prepared to drive slowly and end up with a very dusty car!

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Lummelunda cave - number 6 on Northern map

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

Lummelunda cave

May 1 - June 5 June 6 - June 22 Midsummer´s Eve June 24 - July 9 July 10 - Aug. 11 Aug. 12 - Aug. 31 Sept. 1 - Sept. 30

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

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39. Hallshuk

40. Hångers spring

From the fishing village of Hall you can take the road up along the 25-meter high cliffs that offer a stunning view over the sea and the bay of Kappelshamn. The narrow road will take you on through the forest where you can then continue on towards the stone coast.

Hångers källa. Sweden’s most well-known and much-loved hymn ”Den blomstertid nu kommer” (“The blossom cometh”) that is sung on the last day before the summer holidays in every school in the country is said to have been composed here by Israel Kolmodin (1643-1709).

41. Gotland Ring A racing circuit for cars and motorbikes that is very popular for new model launches. This circuit has been created through social and environmental entrepreneurship thanks to Nordkalk, the company that owns the land. Gotland Ring can also be utilised by private drivers. Bring your own vehicle or take a race taxi! Come with an appetite and enjoy a tasty burger while you are waiting for your turn.

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42. The Bunge museum

43. Bungenäs

Bungemuséet. Step through the magnificent gabled gate and find out everything there is to know about the traditional farming culture of Gotland. Buildings have been brought here from surrounding farms to form a compact village.

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

44. Smöjen / Kyllaj A fantastic area! Above the little harbour you’ll pass Strandridargården – a beautiful old homestead that is privately owned now after a public auction in 2014. On the hillside there is a small group of limestone stacks and if you continue southwards along the gravel road you’ll arrive at a beautiful beach. Behind it, there is a flooded limestone quarry where you can take a swim in sun-warmed water - unless you’d prefer to dive into the sea of course. The beach is very steep so you can dive right into deep water.

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45. Langhammars �rauk� field Considered one the most beautiful fields of limestone rauks on Gotland. Not as large as Digerhuvud but the fifty plus rauks are very typically shaped and some of them are more than 8 meters tall. There is parking for cars and spots prepared for simple barbeques in the area, as well as toilets.

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Welcome to Ebbes and Ebbas on the island of Fårö

There is something here for everyone!

Ebbes is one of Fårö’s favourites. As well as clothing and leather products, we have shoes, know-how, sheepskins, humour, bags, handicrafts and lots of other useful accessories.

Ebbes stands for high quality at low prices.

Open daily May 1st - September 30th.

Bulhuset is every child’s favourite shop, it is crammed with sweets and candy, ice creams, toys, games, beachfun and lots more.

Opens July 1st

10 warm meals from 110 – 130 SEK EBBAS MAT & KAFFE The restaurant Ebbas Mat & Kaffe serves warm food and home baked cakes in a beautiful rustic environment. Enjoy a delicious lunch in front of the fireplace or a latte with a slice of saffron pancake, Gotland’s local delicacy, outside in the sun.

Families welcome!

Beer and wine served.

Open May 1 – September 30.

Magnus with staff wish you a warm welcome.

Welcome!

Kerstin, Håkan, Therese FÅRÖ and staff welcome you all.

We have air conditioning!

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Located at the intersection between Sudersand and Ekeviken.

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Ebbes - number 7 on Northern map

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We keep our customers warm!

Ph: 0498-22 37 54 Website: www.ebbes.nu Open May 1 – Sept 30

www.ebbas.nu Telefon: 0498-22 37 22

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46. Fårö lighthouse

47. Ekeviken beach

Fårö fyr was built 1846-1847 in stone and thirty meters tall. Climb the stairs for a stunning view. The lighthouse is opened for special occasions such as ”Fårönatta” in the Autumn. Park next to the lighthouse if you want to visit the fantastic beach ”Norsta Auren”.

Sometimes called Nordersand (the North Beach), it is north-facing, rather than south-facing like the other popular beach on Fårö - Sudersand (the South Beach). Ekeviken’s beach is long and sandy with several parking areas. The water is shallow and therefore suitable for families with kids.

48. The Gothic Sand isle Gotska Sandön is an uninhabited island located 38 km north of Fårö in the middle of the Baltic Sea. It is a national park covering 4 500 acres, covered mostly by pines. The island has some of the best sandy beaches in the world, there is 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 May 20 until September 4.

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Opening hours: www.bergmancenter.se EXHIBITIONS Ingmar Bergman’s life and work on Fårö!

Make sure you also visit our exhibition of two of Bergman’s greatest films: “Persona” and “ The Seventh Seal”.

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LIBRARY – THEATRE - STORE An extraordinary cultural meeting place!

HOMELY BAKERY AND CAFE WITH SPACIOUS GARDEN AREA

CREATIVE WORKSHOP Children can paint, build and create. Welcome to a creative venue for the whole family.

CAFÉ SMULTRONSTÄLLET Here you can have a coffee, sandwich or lunch while enjoying the fantastic sea views.

20 sommrar med Sylvis Open: Saturdays in May, Daily from June 6 - Sept. 3 Plus Sept. 9,15,16,17 Ph: 0498 223835

Lisa and Barbro wish you a warm welcome!

49. Sudersand beach By far the most popular beach on Fårö island and one of the two most popular beaches on Gotland. Five kilometres of white sand so you can either stay close to the amenities or move away from the crowds and get some privacy. You might even go skinny dipping.

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50. The old harbour Gamle hamn is where the most photographed limestone 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 called ”The dog”.

Stunning, no matter what you call it! The pebble beach also has fifteen Viking graves. The ”harbour” is no longer viable as it isn’t connected to the sea anymore, due to storms and land elevation.

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51. Norsholmen

52. The English cemetery on Fårö

This is a fantastic place for watching birds; all kinds of species fly by or take a rest here. It was once an island but today it’s a peninsula, but you will need to leave your car and walk.

Parking is at the northern end of Ekeviken, another beautiful, sandy beach on Fårö Island.

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

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53. Norsta Auren The most spectacular beach on Fårö Island and Gotland.

This is a majestic unexploited beach that stretches about four km from Fårö lighthouse to Skär without facilities. A real must! Walking or bicycling along the whole beach is possible and you can expect to see nude swimmers.

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54. The Bergman center, Fårö

55. Fårö church

Find out more about Swedish film director Ingmar Bergman, the man behind all the movies, many of which were actually filmed on Fårö Island. There is also a cinema here, open from May until mid September. Bergman Week is held from June 27 to July 3.

Famous as the burial place for Ingmar Bergman but is equally interesting for its ”Kuta” painting. In 1603, seal hunters drifted in the Baltic Sea for weeks on a sheet of ice before they were saved. They hung this painting in the church with a poem to express their gratitude.

56. Digerhuvud ”rauk” field The largest unbroken stretch of limestone rauks 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, 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. A pleasant winding, narrow, asphalt road will get you there.

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Gotland Ring - number 10 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.

The Award winning concept of 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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57. Lergrav fishing village

58. Tjelvar´s grave

A beautiful fishing village accessible by car. On the hillside above is a huge field of rauks, the characteristic limestone formations that are found all over the island. There is a café on the waterfront where you can buy the catch of the day.

Open from mid June until the end of August.

A well-preserved stone ship grave that is 18 metres long and five metres wide. According to legend, Tjelvar, the first man to step foot on Gotland, is buried here. Close by are two hill forts and a smaller burial ground.

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59. Furillen island

60. Stora Gåsemora

An island that you can get to by car from the mainland via Lergrav. Until the 1970s the island was still an active limestone quarry and parts of the factory buildings have now been turned into a very popular design hotel with a famous restaurant.

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!

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RISUNGS FARM SHOP IN RUTE Lambskin & Truffle Garden Design store Gallery Café

Skulpturfabrikens Design store & Gallery Pilgårds Boge, road 147 towards Slite Open Mon - Fri 11-17, Sat 11-16 0708 - 22 99 09 / www.skulpturfabriken.se

Tel. 0708-91 18 26 www.risungsgard.com

61. Pilot’s lookout in Slite Climb the hill above the harbour in Slite and you’ll find Lotsutsikten, a spectacular viewpoint. From here you’ll be able to see over a small archipelago, which is a rare feature on Gotland.

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CENTRAL GOTLAND There is nothing middle-of-the-road about central Gotland, where you will find countless unique and intriguing places to visit. Gotland’s number one bustling sandy Tofta Beach attracts many visitors, and on the east coast the old spa resort Ljugarn is a magnet for campers and beach lovers. For golfers, the Visby Golf Club on the west coast is an absolute must; the course is internationally known for its challenging holes and beautiful setting. On the east coast you’ll also find Grogarnsberget, a nature reserve with amazing walking trails offering breath-taking views.

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62. Big Karlsö island Stora 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. The easiest way to get there is to take the small ferry that leaves from Klintehamn, 30 km south of Visby.

You can stay overnight in the old Lighthouse, which has stunning views out to sea. If you happen to be there in late June you may catch the remarkable guillemots ”Sillgrissla” forcing their young to fly. They literally push them out of their nests from where they perch high up on the cliff walls.

But don’t worry - if they don’t fly on the first try, their fat-filled chests usually save them from dying when they hit the stony ground below. However, once on the ground they have to navigate past hungry seagulls to get out to sea where their anxious parents await them. Exciting and frightening - truly a taste of the wild. You can walk freely around the island and enjoy an evening at the restaurant as a treat.

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63. Kneippbyn A water- and theme park with a huge variety of attractions.

Maybe most famous for having Pippi Longstocking’s house from the Pippi films on the premises. During peak season there’s a live Pippi Theatre Show every day, which is especially popular with the kids. There is also a sizable resort with a hotel, camping grounds and restaurants.

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A unique place in Tofta

Taste and smell straight from the soil

Café with homemade cookies and the special ”Saffranspannkaka” from Gotland served with dewberriejam.

- Arts & crafts - Berries and vegetables in season - Fleamarket - Saturdays in July we have market with local producers

Open all days 10 – 17 24 June – 31 August Welcome!

Solbacksvägen, Gotlands Tofta, tel: 0731-809611 www.krokstadetroskvandring.se

Restaurant 0498-65 24 40 Shop 070-360 73 57

64. Högklint A high cliff just south of Visby, Högklint is a distinctive landmark that plunges 48 meters straight down into the sea.

Don´t walk too close to the edge! Högklint offers a magnificent view over the sea and Visby. From the top there is a steep staircase down that grazing sheep sometimes took 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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Krokstäde Tröskvandring - number 8 on Central map | Lilla Bjers - number 9 on Central map

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65. Kronholmen – Visby golf club Highly ranked in Sweden and also among the golf courses of the world, this is a truely seaside golf course where you can actually view the sea from every hole. Friendly atmosphere and great restaurant.

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66. Gannarve stone ship grave Situated in a lovely setting in a horse paddock, with the KarlsĂś islands in the background, is one of the more magnificent stone ship graves on the island. There used to be two ships, but cultivation of the land lead to the demolition of one of them and the stones were used for building walls.

The remaining ship, which is 29 metres long and 5 meters wide, was restored in 1959.

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FORM & DESIGN, VISBY 2017

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

Best day ever!

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Take the opportunity to visit the real house from the films about Pippi longstocking. Performance at Villa Villekulla every day, June 26th - August 13th.

THEMEPARK WITH MORE THAN 25 ACTIVITIES

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 3 on Central map

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

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67. Dalhem Hesselby railroad museum

68. Djupvik bay

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 both the big and small Karlsö islands. The Djupvik Hotel, today an exciting restaurant with modern and cosy accommodation is just above it. An evening on the outdoor terrace watching the sun set is absolutely magic!

69. Ekstakusten coast One of many fantastic stretches of coastline on Gotland.

This is particularly special as the road hugs the coastline and the view is spectacular with the Karlsö Islands out to sea. Half way along the road you’ll find Kronvall’s fishing village, which is famous for being the place that the Danish King, Valdemar Atterdag, went ashore on 22nd July 1361.

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Welcome to a happy and fresh supermarket in Roma!

Everything for the Also vegetarian

Fresh and well-sorted fruits and vegetables.

Large assortment of fresh food from local producers and large dairy department.

Easy access to parking!

Opening hours 8-20 daily

Two salad bars!

Summer opening hours 8-21 daily 12 June to 20 August.

Welcome to Tomas and Mona with staff!

Bake off!

Fresh bread all day!

Large assortment of fruits and vegetables!

ICA Nära Roma • Visbyvägen 35 • 622 54 Romakloster • Welcome to Gotland’s freshest return department!

Visit Stora and Lilla Karlsö From May to September our ferry M/S Stora Karlsö makes daily trips between Klintehamn and Stora Karlsö and Lilla Karlsö from July to August.

Join a day tour, or spend the night in your choice of accommodation.

Either way, the islands has much to offer.

Information and booking www.storakarlso.se tel: 0498-24 05 00 mail: boka@storakarlso.se In cooperation with

Kusinerna.se Foto: Magnus Melin, Björn Hjernquist

ICA Nära Roma - number 4 on Central map | Stora Karlsö - number 5 on Central map

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70. Lojsta castle

71. Lojsta hajd

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

This is where the famous Gotland native horses, named Gotlandsruss, live. They are the oldest breed of horse in Sweden and today there are approximately 50 mares in the herd. When the foals are born during spring and summer, their numbers rise to around 80.

72. Gnisvärd stone ship grave Here you’ll find the largest ancient stone ship grave on the island. It has a total of one hundred stones tightly packed in with a larger rock at each end measuring 1.3 m tall. The stone ship is 47 meters long and 7 meters wide. There is another smaller stone ship close to the first, measuring 36 meters long and 4 meters wide. There are even more ancient remains in the area. The stone ships at Gnisvärd are the best-preserved on Gotland JH

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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

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73. The Roma royal mansion

74. Kovik bay

Roma kungsgård. An exciting cultural melting pot. The Museum of Gotland has set up a permanent exhibition displaying the importance of the area through different historic eras. The historic railway runs from the Railroad Museum in Dalhem all the way to the mansion.

An old fishing village in the parish of Sanda, with a beautiful beachside chapel. Kovik, translated to 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.

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75. Tofta beach Gotland’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 available.

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Niklas Ejve, jeweller

Handmade contemporary silver jewellery The Alms-house of Alskog

76. Tjuls railroad museum Gotland’s railway opened in 1878 and was utilised until almost 1960. Today you can travel along the straight tracks to the train station and museum at Tjuls in Eskelhem.

More about Gotland´s railroad, see Sight 66.

Opening hours: May 25 – May 28 June 24 – August 18 Monday – Friday 11 – 18 Saturday – Sunday 12 – 17 www.ejve.se, niklas@ejve.se 070 788 60 50 Road 144, 4 km south of Ljugarn

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77. Strandridaregården in Ljugarn

78. Baju fishing village

This is where the local customs officers lived with their families, enabling tolls to be levied on goods such as wood, limestone and tar that were shipped from a port other than Visby. Known as ”The Knights of the Beach” they acted as lookouts for the main customs office.

The wooden fence that surrounds the fishing village has plenty of local character. For farms located close to the sea fishing was important for food supply. A small wooden jetty invites you to take a swim in the sea.

Niclas Ejve - number 7 on Central map

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79. Torsburgen

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In 1992 Torsburgen was struck by fire. Despite immense efforts by the fire brigade, the military and voluntary workers it took days to get the fire under control and most of the trees were lost. The aftermath has led to a unique habitat where many rare species flourish.

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

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83. 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 Mountain will take you to the next fishing village, Herrvik, which is a more developed harbour.

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84. Grogarn mountain Grogarnsberget rises to the impressive height of 30 meters above sea level. Whether you’re driving a four-wheel drive car, cycling, motor-biking or walking, the pebble road between Katthammarsvik and Herrvik is one of the most amazing and beautiful roads on the island. Out to sea you’ll see the small island of ”Östergarnsholme”. On top of ”Grogarnsberget” are the remains of Gotland’s second largest ancient fortress. It was possible to send fire signals to the largest fortress at ”Torsburgen” from here. During the Viking Era intruders could be spotted about 5-6 hours of rowing time from the shore.

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SOUTHERN GOTLAND The southernmost part of Gotland is locally called Storsudret – The Big South.

Here you can find Hoburgsgubben, probably Gotland’s most famous limestone sea stack, locally known as a rauk. He is there keeping watch over the southern tip of the island.

This region offers a magical mix of beaches, fine dining, churches and an impressive variety of landscape. Take particular note of the so-called Alvar landscape, consisting of a thin layer of vegetation on limestone bedrock. Very intriguing. At Näsudden, on the west coast, there is a cutting-edge windmill park dominating the landscape. It supplies the island with much of its sustainably produced energy.

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85. Hoburgsgubben ”rauk” Probably the most famous limestone rauk on Gotland, Hoburgsgubben is situated on the southernmost part of the island. From a certain spot, indicated by a signpost, the profile of the “rauk” looks like a man, hence its name “the Hoburg old man”. Next to the rauk is a restaurant with a fantastic seaview. There is also a snack bar and a souvenir shop.

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86. 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 and wind energy in general. There are over one hundred wind turbines, both on land and at sea, set in the beautiful surroundings.

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87. Fide church

88. Lye church

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.

The oldest part of Lye Church dates back to the end of the 12th century, but the characteristic turret is from the 1700s.

The church also has stained glass windows dating back to the Middle Ages, that are some of the best preserved in Northern Europe.

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MUSEUM LARS JONSSON 29 APRIL–17 SEPTEMBER 2017

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 Lars Jonsson also has a major show at Millesgarden in Stockholm 1June – 8 October 2017 Museum Lars Jonsson - number 1 on Southern map

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89. Bottarvegården open air museum

90. Vändburg fishing village

Come and see what life was like in rural Gotland in the 19th century. In 1985 the cow shed was destroyed by fire but thanks to volunteers it was rebuilt as a perfect replica, complete with a traditional thatched roof. A new sandstone oven 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.

91. Burgsvik A very picturesque place, where the harbour is one of the central spots that attracts people, both because of a little sandy beach and the restaurant across the road ”Guldkaggen”, which 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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Bottarve museigård

RESTAURANG MAJSTREGÅRDEN HOBURGEN

Restaurangen på Gotlands sydspets (flest soltimmar på – a farmhouse museum from 1850 ön) belägen vid rauken Hoburgs-gubben - ett av Gotlands mest besökta utflyktsmål. Med vidsträckt havsutsikt kan du njuta av anrättningar som lamm, lax och mycket annat, - Guided tours on demand eller en kopp kaffe med saffranspannkaka och husets - Lots of fun for the whole family salmbärssylt.

- Artisan shop selling tasteful products I samma byggnad som restaurangen finner du en Gotland kiosk och souvenirbutik med omtyckt mjukglass, Hoburgste, Cozy coffee-shop serving Gotland pastries and light lunches husets hemkokta salmbärssylt och myntagelé.

- Playground with farm animals - Plenty of parking www.gotland.net/majstregarden Tel. 49 74 42.

Öppet: 1 maj – 4 september, dagligen kl. 12.00 Open daily Junefrån 2nd. to August Öppet även Påskhelgen varje år. plus weekends Övrig tid för grupper på förbeställning.

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MAJSTREGÅRDEN RESTAURANT HOBURGEN At the south tip of Gotland, with the most sunny hours on the island, you’ll find this restaurant located right next to Hoburgsgubben - one of the most visited sights in Gotland.

With a wide sea view you can enjoy dishes of lamb, salmon and more or a cup of coffee with the typical saffron pancake and salmon berries.

In the same building there’s a kiosk and souvenir shop with tasty soft ice-cream, Hoburg-tea, home cooked salmon berry jam and mint jelly.

Tel. 0498-497442

www.majstregarden.se Open: 29 April - 4 September, daily from noon

92. The Kettelvik road and the stone museum Kettelviksvägen and Stenmuséet. This long and winding road follows the sea along the south cape past the famous rauk Hoburgsgubben. The English translation of the aptly named road sign would be “beautiful road”. Take a stop at the Stone Museum to see authentic workmanship and even try carving your own piece of rock, with a hammer and a chisel.

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Majstregården - number 2 on Southern map | Bottarve Museigård - number 3 on Southern map

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93. Öja church This is the tallest steeple on Gotland that measures 67 meters high and is called the Grey Goose. It has served as a landmark for sailors. The church is entirely built from 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 archway of the church by the choir.

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Welcome to the workshop where three-dimensional art and furniture are being created!

Open 11-18 May 25 to 28, June 25 to SepteMber 3 Closed Wednesdays! other times, call or visit the website.

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+46 70-430 06 77 @bergosterdahl havdhem snauvalds 708

94. 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 to enjoy both the 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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Ninnis Ull - number 4 on Southern map | Elena Berg - number 5 on Southern map

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95. Kattlunds farm One of the most well-preserved medieval farms in Scandinavia with its oldest sections dating from the 13th century. All the buildings are made of stone, with stone or brick roofs.

There is a garden with medicinal herbs and an orchard with very old local apple varieties. There is also a cafeteria and a rural shop.

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96. Holmhällar fishing village 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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THORD KARLSSON CERAMICS Stoneware utility goods. Studio & shop at Lye church.

OPEN: Summertime every day 10-18 Easter, Christ’s Assumption and Pentecost 11-16

Tel: 0498 - 49 11 40, 070 - 555 92 25

www.karlssonskrukor.se

The store on ”Storsudret” with beautiful lambskin, genuine handicrafts, gifts and furnishings. www.gimbridesign.se Hoburgsvägen 31, Burgsvik • Open all year!

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97. 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 will find Museum Lars Jonsson, exhibiting work by the internationally renowned artist and bird painter it is named after. Really worth a visit.

Gimbri Design - number 6 on Southern map | Thord Karlsson Ceramics - number 7 on Southern map

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98. The Petes farm

99. När light house

Petesgården is a typical Gotland Manor 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.

När fyr is probably the most photographed lighthouse on Gotland. During World War II the lighthouse played an important role for refugees from the Baltic countries.

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100. Körsbärsgården

101. Vamlingbo church

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 right here at Vamlingbo Church. People used to make pilgrimages here to visit “ The Angel Mikael’s Grave”, that according to legend was found here..

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Furniture designed and made on Gotland At Hästgatan 10, H10, you will find us and our furniture showroom. Our Gotlandic furniture is made by hand at our joinery in Hemse. All pieces are made from solid materials such as oak and birch, often in combination with Gotlandic limestone and fleece. Along with our own furniture line, we also keep a large range of hand picked design for all rooms, eco friendly paint and wallpaper, art and local handicrafts.

Klong | Marimekko | Farrow&Ball | L:A Bruket | RevaHome | Linum | Iris Hantverk Lindform | Växbo Lin | Konsthantverk | Klippan | Kasthall, and many more

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10-18 Sat 10-16 Sun 12-16.

G.A.D | Hästgatan 10, 621 56 Visby | 0498-249410 | visby@gad.se | www.gad.se

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Visste du att COOP Gotland har öns bredaste sortiment av närproducerade, ekologiska och KRAV-märkta varor.

Här finns allt du Visste du att COOP Gotland har öns bredaste sortiment av närbehöver för ekologiska att stilla smaklökarna på ett varor. naturligt – allt oavsett producerade, och KRAV-märkta Härsätt finns du gourmet eller gourmand. finns över hela ön, behöverom fördu attärstilla smaklökarna på ettVinaturligt sätt – oavsett från Hemse i söder till Lärbro i norr. Välkommen in till oss – om du är gourmet eller gourmand. Vi finns över hela ön, Gotlands grönaste butiker. från Hemse i söder till Lärbro i norr. Välkommen in till oss – Gotlands grönaste butiker.

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Lärbro Lindvägen 1. Roma Visbyvägen 35. Slite Tullhagsplan 5.

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Hemse Järnvägsgatan 9. Klintehamn Verkstadsgatan 9. Ljugarn Ekese.

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