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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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Location: Langhammars, Fårö Photo: Roger Arleryd/gotlandsbild.com
WELCOME TO
GOTLAND Regardless if this is your first time on Gotland or if you’re on a return visit - there is always more to see. Gotland is a relatively small island, 52 kilometers from the west coast to the east coast and 176 kilometers north to south, with endless possibilities.
Gotland has a wide range of places worth exploring. Culture and nature, fishing villages and islands around the island, museums or meadows, take a close look or from a distance – Gotland will never cease to surprise and amaze.
It´s an exciting island to explore, where you can walk in the footsteps of the Vikings, stroll the narrow cobblestone alleys of the world heritage city of Visby. Or just relax at any of the many calm beaches and maybe enjoy the company of the locals.
Be guided by your interests, enjoy our island – if this is your first visit to Gotland, we are sure you will find reasons to come again. Let the exploring begin!
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Welcome to Slite Strandby!
Gotland’s most modern sports resort with 400 beds and over 100 camping sites on the beach, only 30 minutes from Visby.
Fill your holiday with lots of fun activities and great experiences. Play golf on our world-class golf course. Try sea kayaking, SUP, sailing and windsurfing in the Slite Archipelago. Go mountain biking in Gotland Bike Park, or why not take it easy at our beach club enjoying our fantastic menu.
www.slitestrandby.se Phone: +46 73 542 84 00 Email: info@slitestrandby.se
SUNSETS
Location: Helgumannen, Fรฅrรถ Photo: Roger Arleryd/gotlandsbild.com
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BEACHES
Location: Norsta Auren, Fårö Photo: Roger Arleryd/gotlandsbild.com
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Location: Folhammar, Ljugarn  Photo: Roger Arleryd/gotlandsbild.com
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SEA STACKS
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A VERY WARM WELCOME
to GOTLAND STORE
GOTLAND STORE has the best of Gotland all under one roof. In our store, located in the former GuteData building by the ferry terminal, you will find local handicrafts, artwork, design, fashion, delicacies and much more. There is plenty of parking and we make it easy for you to find a piece of Gotland to take home. For our opening hours, please visit: www.gotlandstore.se
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Welcome to Nature 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 special? Maybe it’s our location in the middle of the Baltic sea, our mild climate and our limestone scenery. Our biological diversity has been supported for centuries by small scale farming and forestry that continues even today.
There are 137 local nature reserves on Gotland so it’s easy to find your own favorite spot. All reserves have signs with information about what makes them special and any restrictions that apply. Too much lecturing is never fun, but the restrictions are for the preservation of the habitat, so kindly read these signs before entering.
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. However, this is strictly forbidden both in reserves and elsewhere. The ground on Gotland is sensitive and is easily spoiled: wheel tracks will stay for a very long time. In the reserve areas there are special restrictions and for other places the law for off-road driving is applicable. 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 has regulations applying to parking motorhomes and caravans.
A warm welcome to Gotland! County Administrative Board of Gotland
LIGHTHOUSES SHINING LIFESAVERS ALONG GOTLAND’S COAST
A Gotland lighthouse can be painted in stripes, clad in wooden planks, be black, white or red – and save the lives of fishermen and seafarers. Over the centuries they have been the targets of countless attacks, by both weather and wind but also by the Swedish Maritime Administration who would like to reduce their number. It has been the work of strongly committed local residents and volunteers that has saved these beautiful buildings along the coastline.
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Location: Stora Karlsö Photo: Roger Arleryd/gotlandsbild.com
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The letters and numbers are references to the maps at the back of the guide.
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The letters and numbers are references to the maps at the back of the guide. Fårö Lighthouse N2 Built 1846-1847 in stone, 30 meters high. You can take the steps up to enjoy the expansive views. The last lighthouse keeper left his post here in 1977. Faludden E18 Lit for the first time in 1867, automated and unmanned in 1965. Located in a military special protection area, the lighthouse is owned by the National Fortifications Administration. A 11.3-meter-high white lighthouse. Gotska Sandön I1 Built on an iron frame on the drifting sand dunes. The lighthouse is on the island’s northwest point, in the forest. A 23.8-metre-high octagonal tower, clad with wooden planks. Its white top can be seen above the treetops. Accommodation is available in the old lighthouse keepers’ cottages.
Hallshuk H2 As far as you can go out on Hamnberget in the bay Kappelshamnsviken, east of the fishing base, you will find a lighthouse next to the old lighthouse keeper’s house. The lighthouse was built in 1891. It is five metres high and is positioned 32.5 metres above sea level. It was modernised in 1931 when it was rebuilt as an octagonal lantern house of iron on a concrete foundation. In 1957 an electric lamp was installed and the iron lantern house was replaced by a plastic one. Heligholmen D20 Beautifully positioned out on a bird protection reserve outside Holmhällar on southern Gotland, this lighthouse is white and has a 9.4-metre-high tower. A so-called sector light, powered by solar panels and batteries. Built in 1913.
Hoburg B20 Located on Gotland’s southern tip, next to the famous limestone sea stack Hoburgsgubben. A 21.7-metre-high white tower in limestone with a black roof, 36 metres above sea level, built in 1846. A small collection of houses and outhouses surrounds it. Open to visitors in the summer. När H15 An attractive red and white striped lighthouse 16 metres high on the southern side of the barren point. När’s lighthouse was finished in 1872 to replace the beacon out on the tip of Närsholmen. A notable state building. Stenkyrkehuk E4 A 15-meter-high white lighthouse set in pine and spruce forest, 27 metres above sea level on the cliffs. Barren and exposed beach, no harbour. Built in 1885
to help seafarers travelling from the south. Before this, Visby harbour lighthouse was the only lighthouse on the west coast after Hoburg Lighthouse on the island’s southern tip. Stora Karlsö A13 A 18-metre-high lighthouse positioned 38 metres above sea level on the western side of the island, on the so-called lighthouse plateau. Built in 1886, automated in 1974. The lighthouse has been tastefully built together with an attractive house where accommodation is available. Östergarn K11-J11 The old lighthouse on Östergarnsholm is the first modern lighthouse that was built on Gotland, and the second of its kind in Sweden. Lit for the first time on September 1, 1818. The newer western lighthouse was built 1919.
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For more than 200 years there have been leather and lambskins inside these walls. In 1852 the building was moved to its present location on Tage Cervins street in Almedalen, Visby. Here we work with the select Gotlandic lambskins known for their different shades of gray, their fantastic curlyness and shine - all from lamb of the Gotland countryside. In our shop you will find fine crafts ranging from hats, mittens and scarves to vests, jackets and pillows all sewn in our studio. We also sell handbags in calfskin and our inhouse-designed wool blanket. Naturally we have a very wide range of lambskins for furnishings. Warmly welcome to visit us!
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
Location: Falholmen Photo: Roger Arleryd/gotlandsbild.com
ISLANDS AROUND THE ISLAND FANTASTIC TO VISIT AND IMPORTANT FOR SEA SAFETY
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There are a number of small islands worth visiting off the coast of Gotland. They have The letters and numbers are been of significant importance through the years guiding sea traffic, as grazing land for sheep referenceswith to thetheir mapslighthouses at the as military outposts. Some of them are isolated wilderbackand of theeven guide. nesses while others offer peaceful, quiet walks on deserted white sandy beaches. Often referred to by locals as ‘holmes’, they can all be reached by boat, and the closer ones even by kayak. They are often nature reserves so check what rules and regulations you have to follow before you go ashore.
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The letters and numbers are references to the maps at the back of the guide. Asunden I6 Barren landscape, one of Gotland’s most beautiful areas of sea stacks with particularly tall examples here on this little island off the coast of Slite. Rocky and unwelcoming stony shores with lots of fossils in the wetlands and grazing sheep. Two coastal artillery canons, and rich bird and plant life. Nature reserve. Bungeör L4 An isolated world between Bungenäs and Fårö. Thirteen hectares of deserted stony beaches and green vegetation. A unique and beautiful cultural heritage area. Coastal pilot house from the 1850s, rebuilt in 1938. On the far point is a
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lighthouse from where you can see Bungenäs and over to Fårö. Enholmen I6 Was once a military outpost for the Swedish Armed Forces. The first fort here was built in the 17th century. Two defence posts were built during the Crimean War, and the island was finally demilitarised in 2011. Circumference of about two kilometres. The boat trip from Slite takes about 10 minutes, or you can rent a kayak. Located in the small Slite archipelago. Furilden K5 Really a peninsular off the northeast coast, attached to the main island at Lergrav. The limestone
industry has left its mark on the island and traces of quarries can be seen in the barren landscape made up of forest, hills, cliffs, sea stacks and both sandy and stony beaches. The old quarry buildings have been converted into a hotel and restaurant. Fårö K-N, 1-4 Skalasand has the biggest waves, Digerhuvud is Sweden’s largest area of sea stacks. Dämbaskogen’s nature and culture trail and Ulla Hau are definitely worth a visit. As are the Bergman Center, Helgumannen old fishing village and the Ryssnäs nature reserve. Some of Sweden’s best sandy beaches can be found on Fårö – Sudersand, Norsta Auren
and Ekeviken all have beautiful fine white sand. Gotska Sandön I-J, 1-2 Can be reached by boat from Fårösund (2.15 hours) or from Nynäshamn on the Swedish mainland (3.20 hours). Accommodation available but must be booked in advance. One of Sweden’s oldest national parks. 3 600 hectares, 30 kilometres of sandy beaches, 60 kilometres of hiking trails, pine forests, sand dunes and rarely seen birds. Säludden is worth a visit, as is Gamla Gården for those interested in cultural history. Hojskär J6 South of Ytterholmen in the Slite archipelago. An islet that was
previously a military protection area but since the 1990s has been available for the country administration board. Grunnet I6 Located east of Enholmen in the Slite archipelago. Previously a protected military area, now a nature reserve. Heligholmen D20 Less than 12 hectares in size, popular among divers. Bird protection area with no visitors allowed from March 15 – June 30. Located only 300 metres from land, just south of the Holmhällar sea stack area. Shingle banks under the water’s surface, with treacherous currents. Be careful! The only building on the island is a lighthouse built in 1913. The Laus Holmar Islands H13-14 Rich birdlife with nesting baldfaced geese and colonies of cormorants. Nature reserve, Natura 2000. Located three kilometres southeast of Ljugarn’s harbour, the three islands of Skarpholmen, Gräsholmen and Storholmen make up the Laus Holmar Islands. Lilla Karlsö A13 About 20 minutes by boat from Klintehamn. Take a daytrip or stay overnight in small beach cabins. Enjoy the smell of thyme from the moors and the sound of birds from the bird colonies. Sea
stacks, caves and fossils. Seals can often be seen on some of the tiny islets around the island. Gotland sheep graze freely. Guided tours available. Majgu I6 Low sea stacks on some of the beaches, and fossils millions of years old. Untouched and well preserved nature. The island is 600 metres long and 400 metres wide. Located off the coast of Slite. Skenholmen K4-5 Low-lying, primarily treeless, grazed by sheep, 256 hectares. Rich birdlife with nesting grey geese, eider ducks, pied avocets, stints, ruffs and golden plovers. In the winter, sea eagles can also be seen. No visiting the island from March 15 – July 15. St. Olofsholm and Ytterholmen J6 In the south and east, the island slopes gently into the sea. In the north and west its coastline is made up of steep cliffs. St. Olofsholm in Hellvi has a beautiful sea stack area, about 600 metres long and 300 metres wide, reaching 15 metres above sea level at its highest point. Smooth rocky shorelines. A few tall sea stacks to admire. Stora Karlsö A13 You can use the mooring facilities on Stora Karlsö if you have talked to the supervisor first. Mooring at
the jetty on the eastern side of the island, where the tour boats go, is permitted between 17.00 and 10.00. On the west you can moor whenever you’d like as long as there is space. Drop your anchor only where instructed, there are cables on the sea floor that can be damaged. Restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation with a really good hostel standard but it has to be booked in advance. Västergarn’s Utholme B11 Nature reserve known for its rich bird life with nesting grey geese, velvet scoters, shelducks, waders, common redshanks, sandpipers and Eurasian curlews. Low and flat, 55 hectares, off the coast from Kronholmen and Västergarn’s harbour. Sheep graze the island, which is lush with grass. The island’s only trees are two ash trees. No visitors allowed from March 15 – June 30. Östergarnsholm K11 Treeless. Completely covered in bare limestone soil. Rich birdlife, four lighthouses, 200 hectares. Sheep are grazed here in the summer. Seals commonly seen basking in the sun. Four kilometres east of Herrvik’s harbour off the coast of east Gotland. Boat trips to the island are dependant on good weather as there is no harbour. Exploring the island from a kayak is therefore a nice alternative.
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MUSEUM LARS JONSSON VAMLINGBO VICARAGE
28 April–16 September 2018 Open daily 11AM–5 PM Original paintings and scetches by Lars Jonsson. You also find a gallery with lithographs and a museumshop with books, posters and postcards by the artist. The Vicaragecafé is open 11 am–6 pm. The exhibition is regularly changed by the artist to reflect the season and ongoing projects. The motifs are mostly of birds and nature from southern Gotland. This years exhibition includes watercolours from an upcoming book Birds of Maine and fieldstudies from a trip to Mongolia. The site is the most well preserved and grand example of an eighteenth century vicarage on Gotland with a lush garden where herbs and plants are grown for the restaurant and the café. We also have a garden shop.
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GOTLAND’S OLD FISHING BASES CULTURAL TREASURES WITH BOATSHEDS AND LANDING PLACES Gotland has a number of fishing bases that are hundreds of years old. Their fishing huts have been used for storing tools and equipment, and many of them are still in their original condition, thanks to the care of passionate locals. Wandering into an old fishing base is like stepping into an ancient world that shows how strong local communities once were.
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The letters and numbers are references to the maps at the back of the guide. Anga I10 Baju and Grunnsudden. Baju is the largest fishing base with seven wooden huts gathered on the point. Most probably built in the early 1800s. There is also a small jetty and an outdoor dance floor. Ardre H12 Vitvär, Gamle Broen, Langbjenne, Nya Broen and Gammelhamn. The first three were declared culturally significant when Gotland’s fishing bases were inventoried in 1973. Burs F15 Tomtbod is a sizable, well-preserved fishing base for the Burs and Rone parishes. The huts were declared notable buildings as their exteriors are still relatively intact. 31 of the original 80 huts remain today. Eke E16 Djaukrok and Bybod. Djaukrok is a reconstructed old fishing base with post-and-plank huts, some of which have shingled rooves. Bybod is an excellent example of
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an isolated fishing base consisting of only a couple of small huts from the 1900s. Eksta B13 Djupvik and Kronvald. Djupvik is a well-known old fishing base with a backdrop of the island Lilla Karlsö on the horizon to the southwest. About 30 huts are tightly packed into three rows. Kronvald is a little fishing base with wooden huts, primarily from the 1800s. A few post-and-plank huts with wooden rooves as well. Fårö K-N 1-3 There are about 35 old fishing bases along the coast of Fårö indicating the importance of fishing for this remote island. Helgumannen, Lauters/Jauvika, Västriv/ Ulsbod and Hammars have been named as being particularly valuable from a cultural heritage perspective. Gammelgarn I12-J12 Grynge, Sjaustru and Sysne. Grynge is unusually well preserved and the transformation of the huts
into holiday accommodation has been done well. In Sjaustru, there are about ten huts in a row along the road to the jetty out on the point. Sysne is the largest of the Gammelgarn old fishing bases. Gothem I8 Agbod, Botvaldevik and Hangrebod. In Agbod you will find not only about ten wooden huts and two older post-and-plank huts, but also a boatshed with one of Gotland’s best-preserved peasant fishing boats. Botvaldevik’s old fishing base is about 100 metres north of the modern fishing base, and a bit further back from the sea. Hangrebod consists of a few huts and wooden storage sheds from the early 1900s, as well as some sheds from the middle of the 1900s. Grötlingbo E16-17 This long section of coast has five old fishing bases, Ronningsbod, Austarbod, Fluntinge, Klasen and Slesbod. There are also a number of individual huts along the coast
around Grötlingboudd in places that do not have specific place names. Hablingbo B15 Petesviken, Laxskär and Alsviken. Petesviken is the largest of the three, with a fishing base that belongs to the local farms in the area. This base was in use until 1973. Hamra D19 Vändburg’s old harbour. This fishing base shows us in an interesting way the development of fishing that was still taking place in the 1900s. The huts vary in type and size, more than half of them are made from stone. Norrlanda I9 Hammars old fishing base has been documented on maps since the 1700s, both the boat harbour and the boatshed can be seen. This fishing base represents an ancient tradition of settlement linked to parish communal organisation.
Location: Djupvik Photo: Roger Arleryd/gotlandsbild.com
När H14 När is the parish on Gotland that has the highest number of well-preserved fishing bases. Nabben, Hammarstrand, Djaupdy, Trådstrand, Fluntings and Kapellet are like pearls on a necklace along the coast, and they are all very different from each other. Take a look at Brändu, it got its name from the large stone Bränndstain that is out in the harbour. Othem I5 The most important fishing for the farms in the Othem and Boge areas has taken place at Sjuströmmar and Bogeviken. Sjuströmmar consists of about ten huts on both sides of the road that divides the fishing base in two. At its height, Sjuströmmar had about 15 huts that were primarily used for equipment storage and stables. Rone F15 Hus fishing base, located just north of Ronehamn, has about 15 huts from the 1700s and 1800s, primarily built from stone.
Several of these are very old with protruding rooves out over the entrances. They were built to be homes in the later Iron Age/Viking Age, and were originally made from wood. Rute K5 Lergrav and Karthaken. Lergrav consists of about 30 buildings spread out along an 800-metre stretch of coast below Vallebergsklint. Only one stone hut still remains from the Karthaken fishing base on Furillen, and it has been renovated by the Bunge Museum. Sanda B11 Korumpu, Kovik, is Gotland Fishing Museum’s fishing base that has many relocated, unique huts using the post-and-plank method and other timber building methods with vertical planks and wooden or shingled rooves. Further out on the point is a beautiful little fishing base with red-painted huts that portray what these fishing bases looked like originally in the period
between the two world wars in the 1900s. Stenkyrka F4 Lickershamn’s fishing base has a long history. The majority of the approximately 20 red-painted huts along the road were built when the harbour was expanded in the 1930s. In the 1940s, a salting-house was built. In the summer you can buy both fresh and smoked fish here. Vamlingbo D20, C18 There are several fishing bases here. Holm, Norebod, Klasen, Grumpe and Västlands Länningar. Of these, Holm, Norebod and Västlands Länningar have been named as having particular value. Väskinde D6 Själsö fishing base, consisting of ten huts of which four are made from stone. They are in a row along the road out to the jetty on the southeast end of the point. At the end of the 1900s, the jetty was
modified into a well-built harbour that has been used for commercial fishing in modern times. Today it is a pleasant little harbour suitable for small boats, 6 km north of Visby. Västerhejde C8 In Buske there are ten huts built against the cliff that is behind the beach. With only ten metres or so between the cliff and the water’s edge, these huts are constantly exposed to the sea’s moods. A unique fishing base on Gotland. Östergarn J11 Ferse fishing base, Katthammarsvik and Herrvik. Ferse is located between Grogarnsberget and Katthammarsvik, situated in the open on the beach with a few huts made from vertical planks in the early 1900s. Today there is a fish factory, smokehouse and restaurant. There are about 30 huts standing in three rows. As recently as the 1980s, this was Gotland’s largest fishing harbour.
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SWIMMING
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES FOR PEACEFUL RELAXATION Do you need help finding a good beach on Gotland? There are so many to choose between – there are sheltered, stormy, wild, sandy, stony, rough and calm beaches. Let the kind of day you are having help you decide – there are great swimming spots all over Gotland. Why not go for a swim in a huge disused limestone quarry? They make a popular alternative to both the Baltic and the inland lakes.
Plats: Ardre strand Foto: Anna Ericsson
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Blue Lagoon J2 Gotland’s perhaps best known and most popular limestone quarry for swimming. Azure-blue water, limestone cliffs, and paid parking in the peak season when it can be crowded. Gnisvärd B10 Family-friendly, sandy, playground. Walking distance from the fishing village with cafe and minigolf. Gustavsvik D7 Between Visby and Snäck along the waterfront is this lovely bay that has both stony and sandy sections. The jetty has been adapted for the disabled, and there is a playground and outdoor gym. Herta G15 Sandy, shallow, kiosk, minigolf, camping ground, playground. Is shown as Herte on some maps, but signposted Hörte. Hideviken J5 Shallow, family-friendly, sandy and jetty. EU swimming site with regular water tests conducted. Holmhällar D20 A gem with a view over the island
Heligholmen. Dangerous currents so don’t walk over to the island. Sandy, limestone sea stacks, walking distance to restaurant and kiosk. Ireviken G4 Stony and sandy, about 400-metre long beach. Restaurant, hostel and kiosk. Kappelshamn I4 Swimming north of the harbour with a jetty, little shallow beach with stony and sandy sections with grass. Shallow at the end of the bay with a shipwreck to explore. Kyllaj J6 An impressive limestone quarry perfect for swimming, located north of Skite near Furillen. Shallow and family-friendly close to the beach, deeper out by the point. Ljugarn H13 Long sandy beach with sandy bay to swim in. Restaurant, café, minigolf course, beach volleyball, close to a pool. Suitable swimming spot for the disabled by Vitvär at the northern part of the beach.
Norsta Auren N1 After a short walk through the forest you will find one of Gotland’s true gems, this is a truly beautiful, wide, white sandy beach. Unofficial nudist section furthest out towards the point. No signposts from the road. Sandviken I11 Big, wide sandy beach with a sandy bay to swim in. Can be rough in windy weather. Close to a café and Sysnes Fish Shop. Sigvalde Lake F12 Gotland’s deepest lake. Diving tower and floating jetties. Exciting bird life, running tracks in the forest behind the lake that are 3 and 6 kilometres in length. Slite I6 Sandy beach and quite shallow bay. Kiosk, tennis courts, minigolf, and restaurants and shops close by. Smöjen J6 Several limestone quarries with clear, blue water. In one of them you can swim into an old quarry building. An experience you will remember.
Sudersand M2 Long sandy beach with beach bar for fun summer evenings. Walking distance to restaurants, cafes, rental cabins and heated pools. Tingstäde Lake G6 Gotland’s second largest lake after Bäste Lake. Fishing lake rich in species known for its wooden fort, Bulverket. Sandy, jetty, kiosk and playground. Family-friendly with a shallow section by the jetty. Tofta Beach B10 Soft, white sandy beach with sandy bay to swim in, pool, kids’ pool, après beach functions, restaurants, kiosk, beach volley ball, play ground, shop and life guard station. Visby 71 Kallbadhuset, known as “Kallis”. Stony, jetty, famous for party life, restaurant and kiosk. Close to the playground in Almedalen Park. Watch for big waves and strong current when the ferries pass by. Åminne H8 Sandy beach, pool, after beach parties, restaurant, kiosk, minigolf and petanque court.
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MUSEUMS
DISCOVER GOTLAND THROUGH ITS HISTORY Gotland has so much to offer to people interested in history. There is an amazing amount of museums and well-preserved old farms and homesteads that will keep even the most curious among us satisfied. View a living history and authentic exhibitions on everything from railways, limestone quarries and the military to how the rich and the poor used to live here on the island. Almost every parish on the island has a local museum opened and cared for by passionate local residents. Why not travel around Gotland on a journey of museums. We promise you won’t be bored for a minute.
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Albatross Museum I11 Located upstairs in the Östergarn Bygdegård (local community centre). The museum has a collection of items, documents and photos of the German minelayer Albatross that was extensively damaged after an attack from a Russian fleet in the Baltic Sea in 1915 and ran aground in Östergarn. Run by volunteers. Open for groups on appointment. Aner Watermill H6 One of the few preserved and restored old Gotland watermills. Built in the late 1800s. Water from the river Anerån runs through it and to prevent floods, a dam has been built. The mill was in use until the mid 1940s. There is still enough water in the dam for it to function and it is used to mill flour a couple of times each year. Open to visitors all year round. Barläst Limestone area I5 Dates back to the 17th century. Kilns were used for the calcination of limestone here until the early 1900s. The area has been an outdoor museum for a number of years now, and visitors can wander among the old kilns. In the 18th century, Barläst was owned by the legendary Johan Ahlbom. Calcination ceased in 1907. The last owners were Eurolime, and in 2002 they donated Barläst to Lärbro’s local history society. Bergman Centre L2 The Bergman Centre on Fårö is a cultural centre and a meeting place that focuses on the life and artistic achievements of Ingmar Bergman. The Bergman Centre organises outings on Fårö, lectures, film screenings, exhibitions and there is a week dedicated to Bergman every year as well, known as the Bergman Week. Bläse Limestone Quarry Museum I3 A museum on quarry life in the past. Also gives a women’s perspective on the history of Gotland’s limestone industry. It reached its height in the 1920s and 1930s when up to 140 people worked in the quarry. Lime calcination ceased in 1946. Take a ride with the stone train to the old quarry. Bottarve C19 Walk straight into the 1800s. Open in the summer with exhibitions, children’s activities, lectures and theatre shows, as well as tours of the garden. Café and museum shop. Farming couple Zackris Zackrisson and Christina Larsdotter lived in Bottarve in the 1800s. It was sold in 1917 and taken over by Hoburg’s local history society in 1918.
Bunge Museum K3 Outdoor museum telling the story of Gotland’s peasant culture, farms and environs over the last three centuries. You can also find Bunge School Museum here. It shows you how schools have developed and you can see how children in the 1840s learnt to count with the help of sand and counting sticks. Burge Local Community Centre E15 A local museum with a total of seven buildings, among them an old brew house with a shingled roof and ovens. 1000 items of interest to look at. Open by appointment. Burs’ Poorhouse and School Museum F14 The parish’s old poorhouse was built in 1862. The old woodshed has been rebuilt into a school museum, where you will find a pedal organ and school materials from the mid 1800s. Open in the summer and by appointment. Cedergren’s Organ Museum F11 Located in the mission house in Vänge, created in memory of the Gotland organ builder Alfred Cedergren. Open a few days each week in the summer and by appointment. Danielsson Farm G5 A newly restored poor-mans farm dating back to the early 18th century. Consists of a simple cottage and a brew house. The farm buildings and the log barn with a thick straw roof make a pretty picture. A typical small working farm from the late 1800s. Open by appointment. Dunbodi F9 Privately owned rural museum in the premises of the old Dune country shop. Old shop museum from the early 1900s. The last owner moved in 1983. Restored 1986-88, since then a house and museum. Eke Hembygdsmuseum E15 In a barn by the old school in Eke, the local history society has created a little museum. The items on display primarily consist of older everyday articles. Open by appointment.
world. Natural science, technology and mathematics, finding new solutions to old problems. Forum Östersjön Forum Baltic Sea C19 Located at Vamlingbo vicarage, with the Baltic Sea in focus. Interactive exhibitions and an aquarium present the Baltic Sea from different perspectives. Digital games that teach about the balance of the sea. Reading corner. Fårö Museum L2 Cultural history museum, exhibitions with various themes. Connected to the Bergman Center, run by Fårö’s local history society. Gothem Local Museum H8 In the vicarage barn, right by the church. Older everyday items. Open in the summer – opening times posted on the barn’s door, or by appointment. Gotland Military Museum G6 Gotland’s military history for the army, navy and air force. The museum’s main part in central Tingstäde focuses on the army and consists of a three-story main building, supply depot, field house and a building displaying military vehicles. Special exhibitions, café, restaurant and shop. Playground. The museum’s air force and navy components have three buildings, two firearms parks and outdoor exhibitions. Gotland Museum, Visby 62 The county museum of Gotland is housed in the ancient building Fornsalen and includes four farm museums. Gotland Art Museum has both permanent and temporary exhibitions. The temporary exhibitions predominantly feature contemporary art, but also examples of handicrafts and design. Fornsalen is open all year round and houses multiple exhibitions that reflect Gotland’s rich history from the Stone Age to the present day. In the hall Bildstenshallen you can see unique picture stones from the Iron Age, and the famous Spillings Hoard, the world’s largest silver treasure from the Viking Age.
Etelhem Local Museum F13 By the railway park in Etelhem. The local history society has collected a number of items from around the area, including a photo collection. Open by appointment.
Gotland Rural Museum D16 Old farm and household machines tell tales of hard work, mechanisation and inventions. Focus is on Gotland’s rural history and its significance. Includes a school classroom, laundry, and carpenter’s and shoemaker’s workshops.
Fenomenalen Science Center, Visby 61 A science centre that lets you experience magic in our everyday
Gotland Hesselby Railway Museum F9 Gotland’s Hesselby Railway goes from Dalhem via Halla to Roma.
This is the only railway left on the island. The local society has built a living museum. The oldest train carriage is from 1878. Why not rent a rail bike. Garden cafe, shop and playground. Gotland’s Vintage Car Museum C8 Vintage cars from 1909 - 1970. Motorbikes from the country’s oldest to the 1960s, many of them are unique. Bicycle collection from perhaps the world’s oldest to today’s versions. Groddagården J3 A lot is as it was in the 1700s in this folk musician’s farm Groddagården. It once was an inn where travellers could spend the night or get a meal. Now a museum farm well known for its folk musicians, Groddakarlarna. Open in the summers. Gullin Museum C11 Lars Gullin, innovator of Swedish jazz music and internationally renowned, died in 1976. The museum, run by Sanda’s local history society, has an exhibition on Gullin’s life and his music. Kapitelhusgården, Visby 58 Kapitelhuset is a building in central Visby that was built in the late 12th century and was modified over the following 250 years until it looked much as it does today. Now a beautiful museum with Medieval restaurant, herbary and shop. Katthammarsvik Film Museum I11 Katthammarsvik Film Museum in Östergarn’s local community centre reflects the film industry that has been active in the area since the 1930s. Kattlund’s Farm D16 One of Scandinavia’s best-preserved Medieval farms dating back to the 1200s. A picture of how life could be on a Gotland farm during the Middle Ages. Herbary and orchard with old Gotland apple varieties, a garden café, shop selling local produce and handicrafts. Kettelvik Stone Museum B19 In the Kettelvik quarry you can see how a stonemason cuts stone and try your hand at carving sandstone. Sandstone has been mined and worked here for hundreds of years. Beautiful location on the coast. Kovik Fishing Museum B11 Kovik fishing base was one of Gotland’s many active fishing bases. Today it is home to a fishing museum where you can see boats, fishing huts and fishing equipment from all over Gotland. One of the passionate individuals behind the museum was artist Erik Olsson.
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with Slite’s long history as a harbour town. Run by volunteers, open every Monday evening. The museum can now dry dock cultural-historic vessels since they took over the slipway, an important part of the harbour’s cultural-historical environment. Smaklösa Museum B11 The history of the music band Smaklösa presented in an old petrol station. The band has local cult status. They had their stage debut in 1974 at Borgens Musikcafé. They write all their own lyrics and use many associations to Gotland, and claim that it is cowardly to practice.
Location: Bergman Center, Fårö Photo: Anna Ericsson
Lummelundsbruk E5 The waterfall at the famous caves Lummelundagrottan’s opening has long been used to produce power. The millwheel at Lummelund is northern Europe’s largest - a moving museum! Silurum, Gotland’s geological museum is also located here. Linde Local Museum D14 In a restored barn, Linde’s local history society has collected everyday items, documents and old photo albums. Ljugarns kulturudde H13 Four small museums right by Ljugarn’s harbour. Open in the afternoons during the summer months. Lärbro War Hospital Museum I5 During and after World War II, Sweden’s largest and most modern war hospital was located here. Today it is a little museum that describes what it was like back then. Muramaris D6 Villa Muramaris is on the cliff north of Visby. An artist’s home built by Johnny and Ellen Roosval 1915-1917. A fire in 2013 totally destroyed the villa but the park and Ellen Roosval’s sculptures escaped the fire, as did the buildings around the house. Museum Lars Jonsson C19 Upstairs in Vamlingbo’s vicarage is the Lars Jonsson Museum. Here you can see a selection of his collections. Nanten’s cottage and mill M1 Ferdinand Pettersson, known as Nanten, ran the mill at Butleks on Fårö and lived in this little cottage of 30m2. The mill and cottage
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have been restored by the local history society on Fårö. Naturum Visitor Centre C19 Here in a stone barn from the early 1800s, you can learn all about Gotland’s nature. Permanent exhibition on Gotland’s nature and geological history as well as temporary exhibitions. Free, open daily in the summer months and other busy occasions. Next door is Forum Östersjön which tells you all you need to know about the Baltic Sea. Norrby’s Museum Farm E10 A trip in time back to the 1940s. In the summer, hosts and hostesses will greet you dressed in costumes from the 1940s. There are sheep, horses, pigs, hens and rabbits, and a mill that is still used today to grind flour. Norrlanda fornstuga G10 A picture of how people lived on Gotland in the 18th century. Houses, a grain drying house, blacksmith, barn and equipment all give a feel for how everyday life was 300 years ago. Petes Farm C15 Coastal farm and example of how a wealthy farm in south Gotland might have looked in the 1800s. Reflects rural life on Gotland. Open during the summer months, garden café. Polhem’s Farm G5 Inventor Christopher Polhem’s childhood home. A large midsummer gathering is organised here every year. Can be booked through Tingstäde’s local history society. Roma Royal Estate E9 A magnificent avenue of trees leads the way to the Roma Royal
Estate and monastery ruins. This is where people from the Viking Age went to hold court, today it is a culturally historic meeting place for everyone. Permanent cultural history exhibitions in the main building, shop selling local art and exhibition galleries. Theatre shows and concerts held every summer in the Roma monastery ruins. Sandkull-Anna’s cottage E7 This tiny cottage in Björkome, Väskinde, was built at the end of the 1800s from pre-used timber and was one of the last really primitive houses to be lived in on Gotland. 11.5m2, without power or running water. “Sandkull-Anna” Johansson lived in the cottage until 1975.
Stavgard F15 A reconstructed Iron Age village by the bay Bandelunda in Burs. The Stavgard association organises school camps here in the spring and autumn. By the camp area you can find signs of habitation from the Roman Iron Age and the Great Migration Era. Strandridargården Kyllaj J5 Built in the 1730s by the legendary Johan Ahlbom. A farmhouse, brew house, farmhand’s cottage and barns are all well preserved. Ahlbom got married in 1726 to one of the parish’s wealthiest daughters, owned several lime kilns in north Gotland and was a very wealthy man and lime baron. Has been privately owned since 2014.
Sidengården D9 Silk exhibitions, museum and shop. Silk fabrics from the 1700s, slide show on silk, see how to hand-weave silk on a Jacquard loom from the 1860s and wild silk being woven using industrial weaving machines.
Tingstäde Fort G5 Building on the fort started in 1904 and was completed in 1914 when World War I broke out. It was then the centre of Gotland’s military defence. Five barbicans were used during World War II by the national guard, until the 1970s. Underground rooms and passageways, a national notable building. Barbican 1 is open to the public during the summer months or by arrangement.
Sea Rescue Museum M1 Sea rescues on Fårö were organised in 1861 after the constant grounding of ships in the bay Ekeviken. Located close to where the Sea Rescue museum is today, in the southwest corner of Ekeviken. Here you can find the lifeboat Skärsände with equipment. Open in the summer.
Tjuls Railway Museum C10 Railway station along the disused railway between Roma and Klintehamn. In 1897, the first loads of sugar beets were transported to the sugar works in Roma. In 1898, the railway was open to the general public. The station house is now a museum, open in the summer months to visitors.
Slite Industrial Museum I6 Shows the developments of Cementa and Slite over the last century.
Vanges F15 As a boy, Birger Kristensson began to collect old everyday items that he systematically and chronologically put into order and stored. In 1997 his collections became a museum. You will find over 10,000 items from the 1700s onwards. Open in the summer.
Slite Maritime Museum I6 Founded in 1998, you can learn a lot about Gotland’s maritime history here. Items associated
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Location: Secret Photo: Roger Arleryd/gotlandsbild.com
CAMPING A GREAT WAY TO GET CLOSE TO NATURE
Over the years, thousands of people have been drawn to the beautifully located and comfortable camping sites that Gotland has to offer. You will find everything you need for a great camping holiday here, regardless whether you are staying in a tent, caravan, campervan or cabin. The unique Swedish Right of Public Access offers fantastic camping opportunities all over Gotland. Björkhaga Strandby B11 Located just over 30 km south of Visby. Caravan and campervan sites. Shallow, sandy beach with kid-friendly swimming. Amenities building built in 2007 with disabled access, two cooking areas, showers and toilets plus laundry. Four-star according to SCR standards. All camping sites are powered. Heated pool.
Kappelshamns Camping I3 Close to the sea, 43 km north of Visby, 7 km from Lärbro and approximately 25 km from Fårösund. Showers, outdoor kitchen with hot water and cooking hob. Footballs and outdoor games that can be borrowed. Large lawn with football field and petanque court. Sauna. Run by volunteer members of the Kappelshamn Sports Club.
Burgsviks Camping C18 Family camping ground in Burgsvik, south Gotland. 50 metres to the beach, tent sites, cabins, and caravan sites both with and without power. Pool, restaurant, minigolf course. barbeque areas, open for season from May 1.
Kneippbyn C8 Located 3 km south of Visby. Family resort, five-star camping ground located on the cliffs above the sea. 200 camping sites for campervans, caravans and tents, 700 places at various price levels. Summerland and waterpark, res-
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taurants, café and grocery store, tennis court, running tracks. Ljugarn Camping H13 Located 40 km from Visby on Gotland’s east coast, close to a nature reserve with sea stacks. Kid-friendly sandy beach. Camp or stay in modern, self-catering cabins. Wifi. In the area you can find kayaks, petanque, table tennis, hiking trails, biking trails, playgrounds and beach volleyball. Amenities building with showers and disabled access toilet. Slite Camping I6 By the sea, 35 km from Visby and 30 km from Fårö, located on the east coast of Gotland. Shallow,
sandy beach. Service building with individual showers, toilets and a disabled access toilet, security around the clock. Minigolf course. Assisted swimming for the disabled. Tent sites 40 metres from the beach. Tofta Camping B10 Located 20 km south of Visby on Tofta Beach. Well-equipped camping ground with a pool area, Tofta Beach Club, mini golf course, restaurant and pizzeria plus a grocery store. Camping sites available in the meadow, forest or on sandy ground by the beach. Powered sites available, hot showers, toilets and laundry facilities. Cabins for rent.
WHERE
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The letters and numbers are references to the maps at the back of the guide. Tofta Södra B10 Camp in tents or caravans, a simple camping ground right by the sea. Some caravan sites available for the whole season. Surf centre with kite surfing courses. Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUP) and kayaks for rent. Beach café, grocery store, restaurant and bakery all within walking distance. Lovely sandy beach, 18 km from Visby, easy to get to by bus. Sudersand Resort M2 Includes a holiday village, and two beachside camping grounds. 18 km from Broa where the ferry comes in from the main island. There are tennis courts, a mini golf course, shop and a café in
the area. Cinema and restaurants within walking distance. Sea stacks, art galleries and more swimming beaches within biking distance. Sudersand Semesterby M2 Located right on the beach. Cabins, semi-detached houses, beach houses, hotel and hostel. In the area you can find a pool, sauna, hot tubs, adventure golf, playground and gym. Strandskogens Camping M2 Camping ground located 500 m from Sundersand Beach. Caravan sites, cabins, amenities building, kitchen and common room with a TV.
Sudersands Strandcamping M2 Camping ground for tents, caravans and campervans located right on the beach. Visby Strandby D7 Norderstrand Camping 68 Right on the sea, one kilometre north of the Visby Town Wall. Camp or stay in a cabin, sites for caravans and campervans. Amenities building with men’s and women’s areas, showers, laundry and toilets. Åminne Camping H8 Close to the beach on the east coast of Gotland where the river Gothemsån runs into the sea, 38 km from Visby, 11 km from Slite.
Three-star camping with sites for tents and caravans, plus self-catering cabins with showers and toilets. Shop and restaurant, pool, kiosk, minigolf course, patanque court, table tennis and playground for the kids. Östergarn Strand J11 Hostel, group accommodation, cabins and camping ground 100 metres from one of Gotland’s best sandy beaches. Toilets with disabled access and beach can be accessed by wheelchair too. The campsite has a café and a restaurant. Accommodation is relatively basic. There are linen and bikes available to rent. Wifi is also available.
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GOTLAND’S SEA STACKS FOSSILISED MEMORIES THAT CAN BE EXPERIENCED TODAY
You’ll hear the locals calling them ‘raukar’ and few natural phenomena are so strongly associated with Gotland’s landscape as these beautiful limestone sculptures. They stand magnificently along the entire coastline from Fårö in the north to Hoburgen in the south, sometimes in groups and sometimes all alone. The largest area of sea stacks can be found at Digerhuvud on Fårö along a 3.5 km stretch of coastline on the northwest part of the island – over 100 of them stand proudly where the sea meets the land. Gotland’s highest sea stack is Jungfrun (The Maiden). She can be found standing on the cliff top near Lickershamn, towering 27 metres above sea level. True ‘raukar’ are made of limestone, and in many cases they are full of fossilised coral, that gives them their distinctive look and surface.
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The letters and numbers are references to the maps at the back of the guide. Asunden I6 You can’t get all the way out to the coast by car, but those who make the effort to walk the last bit are rewarded with a lovely nature reserve and a beautiful sea stack area. Not to mention grazing sheep and nesting birds. Bogeklinten H7 These ’raukar’ are not where you’d expect them to be. If you turn off the road between Slite and Visby towards Gothem, you will find a large area of limestone stacks up on dry land. Some of them, below Bogeklinten (or Klinteklinten), are up to eight metres high.
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Digerhuvud, Fårö L1 This is not only Gotland’s, but also Sweden’s, largest area of sea stacks. More than 100 stacks are lined up along the 3.5 km stretch of coastline along the northwest coast of the island of Fårö. The stony giants are perched right on the edge of the deep blue sea and swimming here is not recommended. A lovely barbeque dinner at one of the public barbeques areas, on the other hand, is. This gives ”fine dining” a new meaning. We recommend that you take your time and watch the sun set behind the ‘raukar’ for a memorable evening.
Folhammar H12 Just north of holiday paradise Ljugarn, the waves beat in on this beautiful area of sea stacks. The ‘raukar’ are plentiful and there are barbeque areas and a lovely walking path that takes you there from the car park. Perfect for wheelchairs and strollers. Gamle Hamn, Fårö L2 The sea stack known as “the dog” or “the coffee pot” is the one you will most frequently see on postcards. It rises out of the sea in the nature reserve Gamle Hamn – another great place to experience a beautiful sunset.
Hammarshage hällar D19 South Gotland has a whole lot of sea stacks to discover. Between Vändburg and Holmhällar you will find the Hammarshage rocky shoreline. The ‘raukar’ are in focus here in this beautiful area that breathes the essence of Gotland. Hideviken I6 If you drive towards Hellvi and turn right towards Hide, you will find yet another area of sea stacks located on a low cliff along the Hideviken coastline. Hoburgsgubben B20 Right at the southern tip of
Location: Holmhällar Photo: Roger Arleryd/gotlandsbild.com
Gotland is a very special sea stack, known as Hoburgsgubben (Old Man Hoburg). He simply must be visited when visiting Gotland. You can park your car at the Majstregården café and restaurant, which is close by. Holmhällar D20 A classic on the island, Holmhällar can be found just south of Hammarshage. There is a really beautiful sandy beach right next to the sea stacks and just out to sea is the small island of Heligholmen. Husken K5 Enjoy the wonderful view. The
little peninsular of Husken north of Valleviken has sea stacks rising up like big mushrooms from the earth. You need a park and display parking ticket to use the car park. Jungfrun F4 Standing at 27 metres tall, Gotland’s highest sea stack is Jungfrun (The Maiden). You can see her clearly from the old fishing village of Lickershamn and visit her via a lovely walk through the forest along the cliff tops. A perfect place for a picnic and a popular place for weddings as well. According to legend, the Maiden got her name from a love story that took place
over 1000 years ago. Öllegard, daughter of wealthy Likarj and lover of the captured Helge, plays the main role in the tale.
sea stacks. They are by a barren stony slope and down by the water are a number of “raukar” that are close to 10 metres high.
Kyllaj J5 Here there is a cultural heritage site with old limestone kilns, a lovely little harbour and a large area of sea stacks. You’ll see it right before you get to the harbour. Further out on the point, by Lörje’s small harbour, you will find even more sea stacks.
Lergrav K5 On a beautiful hill up above Lergrav’s old fishing village, you will find a beautiful area of limestone stacks. Among them is the impressive Lergravsporten (The Lergrav Gate), but there are plenty more. In the area you will also find remnants from working with the limestone in the area, including a field kiln that is over 100 years old. It is also a great place to watch the sun rise.
Langhammars, Fårö M1 This is where you will find some of the island’s most photographed
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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.
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Location: Visby Cathedral  Photo: Nicka Hellenberg
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CHURCHES
UNIQUE CULTURAL HERITAGE AND LIVING MEETING PLACES. Take a drive around Gotland and visit all of the island’s 92 churches – it will take you about 14 hours and you’ll travel almost 1000 km. But it’s worth every minute and every meter. The churches are open so everyone can experience them and their unique spaces from the Middle Ages. Let your breath be taken away by beautiful paintings and sculptures. Or perhaps be shocked by the brutal scenes in the stories that they depict. Here is a selection. Bunge K3 A large church with a lot of Gothic features, fantastic wall paintings in red and blue that are quite rare with images of knights and towns in perspective. The organ is one of Gotland’s foremost and more unique, it was built in Stockholm for the French Reformed Church. The cemetery wall has arrowslits and beautiful lychgates. There is also a ruin of an old rectory. Dalhem F9 A large and impressive church that was extensively renovated at the turn of last century in neo-Gothic style. The western portal has skilfully carved capitals that you mustn’t miss. It’s like walking into a church in the English countryside. Exceptionally beautiful detailed interior and paintings primarily from the early 1900s.
Fide D17 A little Romanesque church. From the tower you can see the Baltic Sea in both the east and the west. The triumphal cross is disproportionately large. In the triumphal arch is a painting with text that depicts King Valdemar IV of Denmark’s invasion of Gotland. The cemetery has ancient details with three portals and lychgates from the Middle Ages. This is where Tyra Lundgren is buried, one of Gotland’s most popular artists and potters. Fröjel C13 A church with a Romanesque nave and tower and a later-built large choir in Gothic style, that is significantly higher than the nave. It is beautifully positioned on the cliffs above the old harbour. The labyrinth by the church is thought to be from pre-Christian times. The
unusual-looking defence tower is most likely a ruin of a rectory from the Middle Ages. Fröjel Church is one of the island’s oldest churches, the four Evangelists are on the steps. Fårö L2 Fantastic sea views can be enjoyed from the hill the church is built on. It’s one of the newer churches on Gotland – its walls are partially from the Middle Ages but the church underwent extensive renovations in 1858-59 when the large transepts and sacristy were added. Worth looking at inside are the “Käuta” paintings and the baptismal font and crucifix from the 1300s. And don’t miss Ingmar Bergman’s grave in the northwest corner of the cemetery. Mästerby D10 A beautiful and well-proportioned
church with countless internal frescos, including unique examples from the early 13th century. In the aspe you can see Christ depicted as a judge. Don’t miss the picture of Virgin Mary from the early 1200s at the front of the northern side of the nave. The altar is made from sandstone and is from 1688. A Runic inscription on the northern door reads “Jungfrur, bedjen edra böner på rätta sättet”, which would roughly translate to “Maidens, pray your prayers in the right way.” Vamlingbo C19 Next to the church is a manor-like complex with the large former rectory and its annexes. The church has beautiful glass windows and frescos from the 13th, 14th and 18th centuries. The pulpit is from the 17th century and behind the wall opening for the lectern.
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Learn more about our churches in these brochures. You can find them in the churches and at the tourist office.
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BIRD WATCHING AREAS BRING YOUR BINOCULARS AND ENJOY THE BIRDS
Sun, swimming, local cuisine and cultural experiences are some of the things that attract people to Gotland. Birds also find their way here, even if just for a short stop on a much longer journey. It’s no secret that Gotland is an island located to the south-east of mainland Sweden.This, along with Gotland having numerous coastal meadows with plenty of food, makes Gotland a popular place for a stopover among migratory birds. Birdwatchers are naming Gotland more and more as an interesting place to see rare species, but you don’t have to be an ornithologist to appreciate bird watching.
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Faludden E19 Faludden and Stockviken are interesting for migratory birds, and you will see many seabirds. The bird-watching tower in Stockviken is on one of Gotland’s best bird lakes. Fårö L-N, 1-3 The lakes Alnäsa träsk and Mölnor träsk have a rich birdlife and Eke träsk is home to interesting nesting birds in the summer months. Migrating birds can also be found here in the spring and autumn when they stop to feed. Don’t miss Norsholmen, a popular place for both birds and birdwatchers. Hoburgen B20 The area around Hoburgen and the sand bar to the south is a classic stopover for migratory birds, and there are also many birds of prey found here. Birds are ringed here in the spring and autumn. The coastline När - Lau H13-14 The shallow bay Lausviken is popular among shorebirds, ducks and
geese, especially in the autumn. Two bird watching towers. Birds of prey. Närsholmen attracts nesting birds and migratory birds. You’ll have a good chance of seeing the beautiful pied avocet here. Nisseviken C16 The fishing huts you’ll find here point towards the area’s history as a fishing base. These days it offers beautiful coastal meadows, panoramic views and a rich birdlife. Black storks have been spotted here, as have Temminck’s stints, Caspian terns and Sandwich terns. Stora Karlsö A13 Unique in the Baltic region with thousands of razorbills and common guillemots – there were 14,000 pairs of common guillemots when last counted and both species are increasing in numbers. Their young jump spectacularly from the cliffs each summer around July 1st. The common guillemots are a subject of research into the Baltic Sea’s ecological systems.
Storsund I8 Just a few kilometres from the sea in the parish of Gothem is the nutrient-rich Lake Storsund. The nature reserve is owned by the Society for the Conservation of Nature on Gotland. This is where you will find Gotland’s largest colonies of shovelers, grey geese, grey herons, cranes and water hens. The bird-watching tower was built in 2016 and can be reached by taking the walkway over the marshlands. Träskmyr H4 Träskmyr is a nature reserve about two kilometres southwest of Kappelshamn and is Gotland’s largest marshland (180 hectares). The marsh Stenstumyr is its neighbour to the south. Here you can find many nesting birds including common reed buntings, European reed warblers, bearded tits, common snipes, water rails, spotted crakes, corn crakes, western marsh harriers and cranes. The bird-watching tower east of Gardträsk has great views.
To get there, take the partially planked path from the dam in the northeast. Ugnen Bird Protection Area B14 Just south of Ekstakusten is Ugnen Bird Protection Area. The large coastal grazing lands here are one of Gotland’s richest areas for birdlife. Nesting birds here include northern pintails, stints, pied avocets, ruffs, grey geese, gadwalls, little terns and garganeys. Huge flocks of bernicle geese stop here in the spring and large numbers of waders can be seen here in the autumn. Access forbidden March 30 – June 30. Västergarn B10-11 Paviken has a unique mix of different environments that makes the area attractive to birds. Skansudd at Kronholmen attracts many birds in the spring and autumn. The shallow bay Västergarnsviken is popular among shorebirds, ducks, gulls, terns and skimmers. Varied nature.
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Location: Lickershamn Photo: Roger Arleryd/gotlandsbild.com
FISHING SPOTS 800 KM OF COASTLINE WITH GREAT SPORT FISHING
The coast shouldn’t only be visited in your swimming shorts. Pull on your waders and get your fishing gear ready, it is never far to the water wherever you find yourself on Gotland. Located in the middle of the Baltic Sea with a coastline that changes character continuously, the island lures sport fishermen from all over Sweden and the world. Sea trout are the main attraction.
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The letters and numbers are references to the maps at the back of the guide. Fårö/Fårösund K-N 1-3 Fårö has plenty of great coastline and is popular for sea trout, which can be caught pretty much anywhere around the island. The more exposed areas with lots of kelp and big rocks are the most interesting. Up by Digerhuvud you can stand right on the cliffs and catch cod in the deep waters just below. Throw back any fish you don’t plan to eat. Lickershamn F4 Lickershamn can represent the entire northwest coast of Gotland
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where many fishermen go to try their luck with sea trout. As a rule, you will need waders to get out past the shallowest water, and watch out for where the shelf drops off dramatically. You can sometimes find perch and ide in the small harbour, and out past the breakwater you can fish for flounder. Lojsta E13 These small lakes in Lojsta/ Etelhem are beautiful and on calm days are perfect mirrors. You can buy a fishing licence and
try your luck at perch, pike or other species. Slite I6 Slite’s small ‘archipelago’ was once known for its great resources of pike, perch and ide. Today their stocks are reduced and success is not as sure. The jetties in Vägumeviken are good to fish from. In the small harbour you can often find ide, perch and minnow. Västergarn B11 The small river Västergarnsån
runs into Västergarn’s harbour. You’ll need a fishing licence to fish in the river, but the harbour is free for all to try their luck for ide or perch. Pike, carp and trout must be released back into the water alive. There is a bag limit of five perch per person per day. Åminne I8 The river Gothemsån is a popular place for sport fishing. You can find fishing licences for sale in the lower part of the river. Some perch, minnow and ide are seen here.
Bottarve museigård
– a farmhouse museum from 1850 - Guided tours on demand - Lots of fun for the whole family - Artisan shop selling delicate Gotland produce - Cosy café offering Gotlandian specialities and light lunches - Playground with farm animals - Plenty of parking lots. Open daily June 1 to September 2, plus weekends in September. Opening time 11 - 17.
Skulpturfabriken Design Store & Gallery Pilgårds Boge, road 147 towards Slite • Open Mon - Fri 11-17, Sat 11-16 0708 - 22 99 09 • www.skulpturfabriken.se
RESTAURANG MAJSTREGÅRDEN HOBURGEN Restaurangen på Gotlands sydspets (flest soltimmar på 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, eller en kopp kaffe med saffranspannkaka och husets salmbärssylt. I samma byggnad som restaurangen finner du en kiosk och souvenirbutik med omtyckt mjukglass, Hoburgste, husets hemkokta salmbärssylt och myntagelé. Tel. 49 74 42.
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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
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The store in Burgsvik with beautiful lambskins, genuine handicrafts, rag mats, jewellery, gifts and furnishings. www.gimbridesign.se Hoburgsvägen 31, Burgsvik • Open all year round!
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Location: Atlingbo Photo: Roger Arleryd/gotlandsbild.com
GOTLAND’S WOODED HAY MEADOWS WELL-PRESERVED GREEN OASES There are about two hundred beautiful wooded hay meadows on Gotland, and visiting them is a lovely way to spend your day. The Swedish Church owns about a quarter of them. They are beautiful, well cared for, loved by generations and a true part of Gotland’s cultural heritage. Today they are primarily cared for by volunteers. A typical Gotland meadow consists of open grassy fields surrounded by deciduous trees and hazelnut bushes. Treat them well and with an open mind. Anga prästänge H10 The ground here is poor in nutrients and can be damp. The open meadow is filled with herbs, so tread carefully. The small hay barn with an outhouse outside the gates is worth an extra look. (N2000 area - European protection)
Endre, Allekvia löväng G4 A number of magnificent leafy deciduous trees are growing here in the rich clay soil. Follow the path through open fields, half-open land and lush groves in this varied beautiful natural environment. (Nature Reserve, N2000)
Ardre prästänge H12 (often called Mullvald änge) This church meadow is by an old road, below the mountain. The moist ground is home to a wealth of herbs. A large battlefield burial site is evidence of human presence from a time long past.
Fide prästänge D17 A relatively new nature reserve with beautiful oak trees and a wealth of herbs. The leafy forest close by is a part of the old church meadow. The area shows how a meadow can recover once farming stops. (Nature Reserve, N2000)
Ekeby, Mangsarve änge F8 A warm and beautiful meadow that is perfect for a stroll. Furthest in you will find it widens and you can see a hay barn and an ancient Gotland farm cross.
Fleringe, Hässleängeet J3 Unique in Sweden and on Gotland, this meadow is like no other. Low knotty deciduous trees indicate that the land has been farmed for several hundred years. It stretches
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from the flat, rocky shoreline to permanent grassy meadows to wetlands. (Nature Reserve, N2000) Grötlingbo prästänge E16 Part of the deciduous forest area known as Pankar. The land is kept open by mowing and grazing. Here you can see two large battle graves and old building foundations as you walk into the meadow. There used to be a big homestead here, most likely dating back to before the Viking Age. (Nature Reserve, N2000) Halla klosteränge F19 During the Middle Ages, this meadow was part of the Roma Abbey. It was most likely farmed until the early 1900s. In 1985, work began to restore the southern part to its former state. It began to be
farmed again in 2013. (Nature Reserve, N2000) Hörsne prästänge G9 Positioned like a U-shaped open space in the deciduous forest. The damp ground makes for an incredible flowering meadow in the early summer. Take the path into the meadow, rest your legs and sit down for a while by the small farm building. (Nature Reserve, N2000) Lojsta Prästänge E13 Lojsta church meadow is one of the most well-known and frequently visited meadows on Gotland. Along with the overgrown deciduous forest behind it, the meadow is a church reserve. The old Lojsta Oak is a well known landmark, no longer alive but still well worth seeing.
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GUEST MARINAS MOOR YOUR BOAT AND EXPLORE THE ISLAND
Destination Gotland’s ferries dock in Visby Harbour and the cruise ships have just been given a brand new dock – if you come to Gotland in your own boat there are plenty of places you can moor it. Gotland’s guest marinas are great starting points for looking around the island, and they make excellent resting places for the night. They are often close to nature with all the comforts you need close by. Guest marinas are popular among those who enjoy boating holidays, who appreciate the simple things in life and who like to be close to restaurants, golf courses and car rental companies.
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Bläse I3 On the east side of Kappelshamnsviken by the closed down limestone quarry. Bikes for rent. During the summer, cultural activities are organised. Singing and music in the evenings. Bläse Museum tells the history of the limestone industry on Gotland. Harbour depth: 1.9 metres Number of guest berths: 10. Mooring: Buoy/alongside. Botvaldevik I8 Little fishing harbour. Seabirds with bird watching towers and marshland 2 km south towards Storsund nature reserve. Walking path from the harbour north to Åminne. Harbour depth: 2.5-3 metres. Number of guest berths: 2, plus allocated. Mooring: Buoy/ alongside. Burgsvik C18 Fishing and boat harbour on Gotland’s southwest coast 80 km south of Visby. Car and bike rentals available. Close to camping ground with pool, golf and restaurant. Harbour depth: 1.3-6 metres. Number of guest berths: 15. Mooring: Alongside. Djupvik B13 Little fishing harbour on Gotland’s southwest coast. Three guest berths by the south stone pier. Fantastic sunsets over the islands Stora Karlsö and Lilla Karlsö. Harbour depth: 2.55 metres. Number of guest berths: 3. Mooring: Alongside/buoy. Flundreviken D7 Boat harbour 3 km north of Visby below Snäck’s large housing complex. Difficult approach in strong northerly and westerly winds. New amenities building. Since 2013 not an official guest marina, you can borrow a place if there is one free. Payment by agreement. Harbour depth: 1.7-1.8 metres. Number of guest berths: 4-7. Mooring: Boom. Fårösund – fishing harbour K3 Fishing and boat harbour north of the ferry to Fårö. Harbour depth: 4-5 metres. Number of guest berths: 5. Mooring: Buoy. Amenities building and latrine emptying. Fårösund – small boat harbour K3 Beautifully positioned with entrance just north of the ferry to Fårö. Harbour depth: 4-5 metres. Number of guest berths: 5, plus allocated. Mooring: Alongside.
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Gnisvärd B9 In Gnisvärd’s little fishing harbour there is often a place or two for visiting boats. Access to toilet and showers in the harbour, power is on the wharf. Depth: 1.5 metres. Herrvik J11 Large and beautifully located fishing harbour just inside Östergarnsholm. Close to the mountain Grogarnsberget, perfect for walking, biking and picnics. Harbour depth: 2-4.5 metres. Number of guest berths: 12. Mooring: Buoy. Amenities building and latrine emptying. Kappelshamn I3 Fishing harbour and boat harbour in Kappelshamnsviken. Restaurant and small, family-friendly holiday village with a pool and sauna only 150 m from the beach. Lovely natural surroundings. Harbour depth: 2-3 metres. Number of guest berths: 10. Mooring: Anchor/ alongside. Klintehamn C12 Trading and boat harbour on Gotland’s west coast with permanent guest berths. Good links with bus services, plus car and bike rentals. Boat to the island Stora Karlsö leaves from here May – Sept. Launching ramp, harbour depth: 1.8-2.5 metres. Number of guest berths: 10. Mooring: Buoy/alongside. Harbour café and latrine emptying. Lauterhorn L2 Fishing and boat harbour on Fårö’s west coast. Close to the old Viking harbour Gamle Hamn with St. Olaf’s ruin. Digerhuvud’s nature reserve starts at Lauterhorn and has Sweden’s largest collection of sea stacks. Harbour depth: 3.2 metres. Number of guest berths: 25. Mooring: Anchor/alongside. Lickershamn F4 Fishing and boat harbour on northwest Gotland. A stone breakwater has been put in place for better protection from north-westerly winds. Restaurant, kiosk, bike rentals, smoked fish for sale. Holiday village, caravan camping. Gotland’s largest limestone sea stack, Jungfrun (the Maiden), standing at 11.5 m high and 27 metres above sea level, can be seen from the water. Harbour depth: 2-3 metres. Number of
guest berths: 45. Mooring: Buoy. Amenities building and latrine emptying. Ljugarn H13 A classic on the east coast of Gotland, popular as a guest marina, previously an important fishing harbour. Launching ramp and fresh water, emptying of latrines. Harbour depth: 2 metres. Number of guest berths: 30. Mooring: Boy/pier. Närshamn H14 Big fishing harbour on Gotland’s southeast coast. 18-hole golf course with restaurant, sauna and showers within 2 km. East of the harbour is the Närsholmen nature conservation area, a flat peninsular that is like the Savannah, beautiful plant life and rich birdlife. An area popular for outings. Harbour depth: 3 metres. Number of guest berths: Allocated. Mooring: Anchor/alongside. Ronehamn F15 Trading, fishing and boat harbour on southeast Gotland. Launching ramp in concrete close to the slip, five guest berths. Toilet and shower, petrol available. Little swimming spot just south of the harbour, beautiful area to stroll around. Depth: 3-5 metres. Mooring: Alongside. St. Olofsholm J6 According to Gotlandic legend, the Norwegian King Olof Haraldsson came ashore here in 1029 on his journey to Russia. On the point is St. Olof’s remembrance chapel. Harbour depth: 2-5 metres. Number of guest berths: 5 plus a wooden jetty. Mooring: Alongside/ anchor. Själsö D6 Little fishing and boat harbour just north of Visby. A genuine living fishing base with old fishing huts. Known for its amazing sunsets. Further north is Brissund fishing base where you can swim and the beautiful countryside is just waiting to be explored. Harbour depth: 3 metres. Number of guest berths: 2. Mooring: Alongside. Slite I6 Trading, fishing and boat harbour on the island’s northeast coast. Camping, holiday village, lovely sandy beaches, tennis courts, grocery store, restaurants, pharmacy and alcohol store. Beyond
is Gotland’s only archipelago. Harbour depth: 3 metres. Number of guest berths: 10. Mooring: Buoy. Amenities building and latrine emptying. Stora Karlsö A13 You can use the moorings on Stora Karlsö if you have talked to the supervisor first. You can moor at the jetty on the east side of the island, where the tour boats go, between 17.00 and 10.00. There are no time limits on the west side, but there has to be an available berth. Restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation available with a really good youth hostel standard. Sysne J12 Lovely little fishing harbour southwest of Östergarn on the island’s east coast. You can buy fresh fish or take a dip in the bay Sandviken, one of the better beaches on Gotland. Harbour depth: 3 metres. Number of guest berths: 6, plus allocated. Mooring: Alongside. Valleviken J5 Privately owned, previously a trading harbour. Two ways to approach – from Fjaugen’s northern point either direct in a line to the harbour with depth max 2.9 metres or by a private marked route with max depth 3.2 metres. Harbour depth: 4.5 metres. Number of guest berths: 30. Mooring: Buoy/alongside. Visby 70 Centrally located in the World Heritage town of Visby. Security guards patrol the area during the peak season from July 1 - August 15. 250 guest berths divided between the inner harbour, northern breakwater and fishing harbour. Harbour depth: 3–6 metres. Mooring: Buoy/alongside. Amenities building and latrine emptying. Diesel, petrol, gas available. Vändburg D19 Two fishing harbours northeast of Hoburgen, guest berths in the southernmost, new harbour. Bike rentals. Fantastic coastline with lots of sea stacks and opportunities for walks and outings. Harbour depth: 2-4.5 metres. Number of guest berths: 10, plus allocated. Mooring: Alongside. Amenities building and latrine emptying.
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HIKING AND RUNNING LET US GET YOU ON THE RIGHT TRACK
There are plenty of places to hike and run on Gotland. From Fårösund to Östergarn to Havdhem you can find places to hike and run on the island that will be sure to suit your tastes. Run along the coast where the wind will whip your hair or through the forests if you want a more sheltered experience. Running shoes or hiking boots, rocky shorelines, cliff tops, trails with bark chips or gravel roads – it’s hard to find a reason for not getting out there for some exercise.
Etelhem F12 Right by Sigvalde Lake. T rail lengths: 1600 m, 6000 m. Undulating trails right by the lake which is perfect for a cool swim after your run. Fardhem D14 Sports grounds. Trail length: 1800 m. Showers available. Follingbo D8 Svaide, trail lengths: 1 250 m lit tracks, 2 500 m, 5 000 m, 7 500 m, 10 000 m. Showers available. Follingbo E8 VOK, trail lengths: 2 500 m lit track, 5 000 m, 7 500 m, 10 000 m. Showers available. Fårösund K3 Coastal park, sports hall. Two running tracks with trail lengths:
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2 500 m lit track, 5 000 m, 7 500 m. Shower and sauna. Fårösund K3 Health Trail, trail length: 9000 m. Havdhem D16 Hansahallen, trail length: 1000 m lit trail.
Levide C14 Sports ground by the village homestead, trail length: 2 000 m. Showers available. Lokrume F6 Start by the village hall, trail length: 2 000 m.
Stenkyrka F4 Gardestugan, trail lengths: 1 250 m, 2 500 m lit track, 5 000 m, 7 500 m. Undulating trails. Showers available. Stånga E14 Malmgard, trail length: 2 500 m lit trail. Showers in the bowling hall.
Hemse E14 Parking by the swimming arena, Hemsebadet. trail length: 2 000 m, lit track.
Lummelunda E5 Kinnerstugan, trail lengths: 1 100 m lit track, 2500 m lit track, 5 000 m, 14 000 m. Undulating trails. Showers available.
Visby 53 Health trail. Nordergravar – Snäck – Kärleksstigen, trail length: 7 000 m.
Hemse E14 Health Trail, Hemse community, walking or running, trail length: 5 000 m.
Roma E10 Romakloster. Located close to Gläntan Kindergarten, trail length: 1 000 m.
Visby, P18 62 Sports grounds P 18. Trail lengths: 1 000 m lit trail, 2 000 m lit trail, 3 000 m, 5 000 m, 10 000 m.
Klintehamn C12 Close to the sports arena Klintehallen, trail length: 2 500 m lit trail.
Slite I6 By the soccer field and sports arena Solklintshallen, trail length: 1 850 m lit trail.
Östergarn I11 Next to the sports grounds. Trail length: 1 800 m. Showers available.
Gervide Gård – a farm with horses and all kinds of animals
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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 Sjonhem in the middle of Gotland, road 143 from Visby towards Ljugarn. Open: 12 – 17 Monday to Saturday. Contact information: Phone: 070-59 59 037 www.gervidegard.com kontakt@gervidegard.com
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VISBY TOWN WALL Location: Östergravar, Visby Photo: Nicka Hellenberg
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The Visby Town Wall, that has a history of keeping out farmers, the Danish and others who didn’t belong in the wealthy town, is now attracting people from all over the world. It has become a well-recognised silhouette and powerful monument that is an important element of the World Heritage Hanseatic Town of Visby. A walk along the 3.44 km-long wall will take you past the 27 remaining towers of the original 29. Be awed by the Maiden Tower, the Love Gate and Tall Lisa. Northern Europe’s best-preserved town wall is incredibly beautiful and thought provoking.
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The Gunpowder Tower 1 Kruttornet. The oldest tower in the wall. Originally a fortified tower in a little castle overlooking what was the harbour but is now Almedalen Park. During the 18th century the tower was used as a gunpowder store. The Love Gate 2 Kärleksporten. Between the sun setting over the sea and the Botanical Gardens lies the gate where thousands of kisses have been exchanged over the years. In Medieval times, ropes were tarred here, and tar in Swedish (tjär) sounds a little like the beginning of the word for love (kärlek). Hence the name. The Maiden Tower 3 Jungfrutornet. Legend has it that the maiden who betrayed the town by letting in the Danish King Valdemar IV was later immured in the walls of this tower. This story is actually untrue, it is more likely that the name comes from a unit of measurement known as jungfru (maiden). The tower was used as a prison for a period.
and see how it felt to be a defender of Visby’s fate. Amazing views for those who aren’t afraid of heights. The Lübeck Breach 6 Lübeckerbräschen. It is said that this is where Lübeck and Hansan broke through the wall and drove away pirate Sören Norrby, who was based in Visborg Castle. The wall had a small tower here that pulled down this part of the wall when it collapsed. The Saint George Gate 7 S:t Göransporten. The gate was built to serve St. George’s Hospital, which was a large Medieval complex with a church and a hospital for lepers. In the beginning of the 1700s, the gate was used to get to the old hospital area. Tall Lisa 8 Långa Lisa. The tower has retained its original name since it was built. During an examination of the tower in 1901, a number of catapult stones were found in the niches on the upper floors. They belonged to the tower’s arsenal. With its six stories, this is the wall’s highest tower.
The Silver Cap 4 Silverhättan. The old Sentry Walk has been restored and opened up, making it possible to walk between the Silver Cap and the Snäckgärd’s Gate, which is the wall’s youngest tower. The Teutonic Knights built this north-facing tower during their period of rule between 1398 and 1408.
The North Gate 9 Norderport. One of the oldest towers, perhaps dating back to 1280, and now open for traffic. During times of unrest, the gate’s wooden doors were reinforced with a portcullis. It wasn’t easy to get through in those days.
The Snäckgård’s Gate 5 Snäckgärdsporten. Recently, a walkway was built from the inside of Silver Cap/Kames where you can go up in Snäckgärd’s Tower
The Coin House 10 Mynthuset. The coin house is most likely older than the actual wall. No coins have been found here, but it is thought that the building was originally the customs office.
The Well Gate 11 Brunnsporten. Access to water was short and the town’s few wells were located up on Klinten. In 1863, a new well was dug in the East Trenches outside the wall. At the same time this gate was constructed giving town residents access to the well. The Dalman Tower 12 Dalmansporten. An approximately 17-metre high tower that was used for navigation, and later as a granery. It has undergone multiple renovations over time. The East Gate 13 Österport. The only big opening through Klinten and into the town, a five-story tower was built over the old gate. Two 25-metre-long parallel walls were built out from the city wall on an angle, that together with the moat, gate and sentries provided effective protection. Today the gate is open for foot traffic only. The School Gate 14 Skolporten. At the end of the 1800s, a gate was built in the wall giving students living within easy access to a newly built primary school. Today the gate is open for cars. The Kajsar Tower 15 Kajsarporten. The first full-length tower, it is square shaped and the majority of its area is outside the wall. Thick walls and an impressive height. The Kajsar Tower has served as a prison, but was closed when it was seen to be too primitive even by the hard prison guards of the time. Today there is a prison museum in the tower.
The Valdemar’s Wall 16 Valdemarsmuren. According to legend, this was where Valdemar’s army broke the wall down, marched into the town and plundered Visby in 1362. Who knows? Maybe this is exactly what happened. The South Gate 17 Söderport. The South Gate is located in the corner where the southern and eastern sections of the wall meet. It has a room with a ceiling supported by a groin vault and two niches. Increased traffic through the gate led to the actual gate doors being removed. The main road south starts here. The Sconce Gate 18 Skansporten. Around 1721, people started fearing the arrival of the Russians. They needed a better fort and the adjacent sconce Skansen Havsfrun was built. The passage was opened in 1879 to allow horse-drawn artillery through. Visborg Castle 19 Visborgs slott. In 1411 this large, impressive fortress was built. It was used for a very long time, but was destroyed when the Danish invaded in 1679. You can find a model replica in Slottsparken. The Small Beach Gate 20 Lilla Strandporten. When the old harbour was located here, this was the gate to a square with a marketplace, the town hall and the stock exchange. The Fisherman’s Gate 21 Fiskarporten. You are now back at the Gunpowder Tower where you started. This gate most likely led to a small fishing base close to the harbour.
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Location: S:t Nicolai ruin, Visby Photo: Gustav Danielsson
VISBY´S CHURCH RUINS They are unique, they are beautiful and they are evidence of the period when Visby was a wealthy and powerful medieval city. Most of the church ruins in Visby date back to the beginning of the 13th century, but they differ in their architecture and the functions they served. Some were parish churches, others were hospital churches. For those interested in learning more about them, there are a number of guided city walks available and all the ruins have signs with plenty of information about their history. St. Catherine’s ruin Visby Map 30 Also known as the Church of St. Karin, it is a majestic ruin overlooking the Visby Town Square. The “new” church was a central meeting point in the town and was completed in 1250 with a market square situated right in front of it, much as you will find today. St. Peter and St. Hans’ ruin 31 Both built in the 13th century, they are joined together to form a single complex. St. Hans is one of Visby’s oldest stone churches and is said to be located over a sacred pagan sacrificial site. During archaeological excavations, a gravestone with an inscription from 1070 was found. Today the St. Hans ruin is home to a popular café. St. Nicholas’ ruin 32 The Church of St. Nicholas is one
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of the primary reasons for Visby being listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It dates back to 1227 and was originally part of the Dominican monastery. In more recent times, the roof has been glassed in and the floor paved with beautiful limestone. It is often used to host concerts and is referred to as a “Culthedral”. St. George’s ruin 34 A church and hospital for lepers. To protect Visby from the infected, it was built outside the city walls, and today is located just above Visby’s modern hospital. Not open to the public, but well worth a look from the outside. St. Olaf’s ruin 36 Beautifully situated in the Botanical Gardens, covered by impressively lush ivy. Built around 1240 as a German parish church in the
city’s northern parish, to replace Saint Nicholas that was taken over by the Dominican Order. Abandoned after the Reformation. St. Gertrud’s ruin 37 St. Gertrud’s chapel was a nunnery in the 15th century, most likely an annex to the St. Nicholas convent that was located close by. St. Gertrud was the patron saint of gardeners and travellers, and also the protectress against rats, which was good for those who had large grain houses. The chapel was destroyed during the Lübeck invasion of Visby on May 12, 1525. The Holy Spirit’s ruin 38 With its octagonal, two-storied nave and a protruding choir, it is a church of uncertain identity – a chapel for the Danish St. Knuts Gille or was it St. Jacob’s church?
The work of the Holy Spirit only came after the Reformation. St. Trinitatis’ ruin 39 Often called Drotten. Built around 1240 as a parish church for Germans, rebuilt and renovated in the later part of the Middle Ages. Abandoned in 1528 when the bourgeoisie started to take “ransoms” from the church’s inventories. A statue of Christopher Polhem is located close by the Church of St. Laurentius’ ruin. St. Clement’s ruin 40 Most likely built at the same time as St. Hans, about 1060, when Visby was divided into two parishes. The Church of St. Clement became the church for the northern parish. Impressive arches and columns create a special atmosphere in the ruins. One of the oldest churches in Visby.
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Visby Cathedral is impressive in its beauty and size and is considered a living cultural treasure. The cathedral was built by and for German traders in the 12th and 13th centuries. Like Gotland itself, it is a fantastic place to visit whatever the season. It’s open for services all year round but during the summer months it is particularly busy. Tourists, summer guests, followers of the Medieval Festival and many others can be seen visiting the cathedral. The beautiful Baroque altar depicts how Adam and Eve were run out of paradise. The high altar,
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made of painted sandstone from Burgsvik, was fitted in 1682. Since 1911 there is also an altar in the side aisle of the cathedral. The baptismal font in red and grey Gotland limestone has been dated back to the year 1240. The cathedral was built from fine-grained limestone sourced from a quarry just outside Visby. It is a three-aisled rectangular basilica,
with two narrow towers in the east and a larger tower in the west. The eastern gable is right at the foot of the steep hill behind the cathedral. Two chapels have been added to the main building. The larger chapel on the south side is where the beautiful main entrance is located. Visby Cathedral was referred to as “The Church of Our Lady” in Medieval times.
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GOTLAND MUSEUM 62 The county museum of Gotland is housed in the ancient building Fornsalen and includes four farm museums. Gotland Art Museum has both permanent and temporary exhibitions. The temporary exhibitions predominantly feature contemporary art, but also examples of handicrafts and design. The collections housed in Fornsalen reflect Gotland’s rich history all the way from the Stone Age to the present day. It is open all year round and houses several exhibitions at the same time. In the hall Bildstenshallen you can see unique picture stones from the Iron Age, and the famous Spillings Hoard, the world’s largest silver treasure from the Viking Age.
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