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Garden · Visby, Gotland
Almedalen e Botaniska trädgården
The seafront park on the site of Visby’s former medieval harbour, with a lake and lawns, and the 1855 botanical garden, inside the wall, with roses, the ruin of Sankt Olof and trees from several countries.
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About Almedalen e Botaniska trädgården
Almedalen is the park that occupies the site of Visby’s old medieval harbour, between the wall and the sea. The harbour was filled in gradually, and today there is a lake, lawns, trees and paths leading to the sea. It is where locals spend afternoons in summer and where outdoor events take place.
A few minutes’ walk away, inside the wall, is the Botaniska trädgården, Visby’s botanical garden, created in 1855 by the Society of Good Friends, a residents’ association. It is small and well tended, with rose beds, perennials, trees from various countries such as walnut and mulberry, and plants that cope well with Gotland’s relatively mild climate. Among the beds stands the ruin of Sankt Olof, a medieval church.
The garden and the park illustrate a feature of Visby: the island’s climate is often milder than the mainland’s, allowing roses on façades, fig trees in sheltered gardens and plants rarely seen in other Swedish towns. In June and July the roses often cover the old town walls.
Both places lie on the route between the port and the centre.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
From June to August, when the roses are usually in bloom and the park is used for picnics. In winter it is a short walk.
How to get there
Almedalen lies between the port and the wall, a 5-minute walk from the ferry terminal. The Botanical Garden is inside the wall, 5 minutes from Almedalen, near Strandgatan.
Tip
Do the route Almedalen, Jardim Botânico and Strandgatan, finishing at the Gotlands Museum or Stora torget.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Almedalen e Botaniska trädgården
Is the Visby Botanical Garden large?
No, it's small, but it has many roses, trees rare in Sweden, and a medieval ruin.
When do the roses bloom in Visby?
In June and July the roses usually cover the walls and the façades of the old town.
Is Almedalen near the port?
Yes, a 5-minute walk from the ferry terminal.