Welcome to Gotland

Gotland leaves no one indifferent. The island offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. Its landscape is both dramatic and serene, inviting outdoor adventures like cycling, hiking, and water activities. With a strong artistic heritage—captivating even filmmakers like Ingmar Bergman—and the UNESCO-listed Hanseatic town of Visby, Gotland is rich in stories and inspiration. The mild climate nurtures high-quality, flavorful produce, shaping a food scene defined by sustainability, creativity, and collaboration, with local breweries, innovative kitchens, and exceptional ingredients.

Explore Visby in 4 hours

This guide will take you to some of the most famous sights in Visby, but do not worry. The range of attractions is huge and you will also discover countless things along the way.

Top 10 attractions on Gotland

We have collected some of Gotland’s most popular sites, primarily for those who are new to Gotland and who wants to discover the places everyone’s talking about.

A unique and delicious food destination

Gotland really has become a culinary force to be reckoned with, and Visby is said to have more restaurants per square kilometer than almost anywhere else in Sweden.

Walking guides to Visby

Let our thematic routes guide you to our beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city. You can choose between four different routes.

Frequently asked questions

Here you will find answers to the most common questions about, for example, how far it is to various attractions, transportation and sights.

Tourist information in port

The tourist office is on site upon arrival and will answer your questions about Gotland. You can also get a free map from us. Our head office and shop is located at Donners plats.

Gotland Tourist Information Centre
Turistbyråns personal i gröna tröjor hjälper resenärer på kryssningskajen i Visby, i bakgrunden ses två kryssningsbåtar.
Tre musiker på scen på Stora torget

Amazing Events

Keep track of what’s happening on Gotland throughout the year! We have so many exciting events, everything from the big medieval week to cozy Christmas markets.

Major events on Gotland

Vikings

Gotland’s history is unique in many ways, and the Viking Age is no exception. We have collected 11 Viking Age sights in this guide – all well worth visiting!

Vikings
Pippi, Tommy och Annika sitter på Klinten ovanför domkyrkan

In the footsteps of Pippi Longstocking

Did you know that the series and films about Pippi Longstocking are largely filmed on Gotland? With this guide you can easily find the filming locations!

A tour of Visby with Pippi Longstocking
Tre personer leder sina cyklar längs strandpromenaden i Visby

Five spots to visit by bike

Discover the beautiful nature just outside Visby. In this guide we list 5 places around Visby you can easily cycle to.

 

Five places outside Visby you can visit by bike

Bergman and Fårö

The famous film director lived on Fårö and several of his films were shot on the island.

Bergman and Fårö
tre personer tittar i skyltfönster på Hästgatan
Gårdsbutik på Härdarve gård
Grå keramikkannor och skålar på ett bord

Shopping

Be inspired by Gotland’s impressive shopping selection! Here you will find everything from small, original interior design shops to locally produced fashion, ceramics, food crafts, lovely lambskin and much more.

Shopping

Want to come back?

Travelling to and from Gotland is easy and there are many companies who are ready to make your trip a comfortable and memorable moment. When travelling by ferry you will be taken straight to the heart of Visby, only a a few steps from the impressive World Heritage.

Getting to Gotland

Ships in port

See all arrivals and departures to and from Visby.

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