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Beach · Visby, Gotland
Fårö e as raukar de Langhammars
The island at the northern tip of Gotland, connected by a short ferry, with the raukar—limestone columns sculpted by the sea—on stony beaches like Langhammars, and the landscapes from Ingmar Bergman's films.
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About Fårö e as raukar de Langhammars
Fårö is an island of about 110 km² north of Gotland, separated by a strait crossed by a short ferry from Fårösund. The landscape is dry and open, with heaths, low pines, stone walls, windmills and limestone houses. It has around five hundred permanent residents and receives many visitors in summer.
What attracts most people are the raukar: limestone columns that the sea and ice have carved over thousands of years from coral reefs that existed there more than 400 million years ago. Some are several metres high and have shapes that resemble human figures, animals or heads. The best-known raukar field is Langhammars, in the northwest of the island, on a gray pebble beach. Digerhuvud, nearby, is long and has raukar aligned along the coast.
Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman shot several works on Fårö and lived there until his death in 2007; he is buried in the island church cemetery. The Bergmancenter on Fårö tells his story and organizes a film week in summer. Sudersand beach, to the east, has fine sand and shallow water.
The raukar are fragile: you must not climb on them.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
A full day, including travel from Visby.
Best time
From June to August, with more frequent ferries and cafés open. Late afternoon at Langhammars, with the low sun over the raukar, is the most sought-after time. May and September are quieter.
How to get there
From Visby it's about 55 km by car to Fårösund, and the ferry takes only a few minutes to Fårö. Langhammars is about 15 km from the ferry quay. In summer there are regular buses and tours from Visby; outside of that, a car is almost indispensable.
Tip
Go by car or by a rental bicycle from Fårösund. Bring snacks and water: there are few places to eat outside of summer. Do not climb on the raukar—they break easily.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Fårö e as raukar de Langhammars
What are the raukar?
Limestone columns sculpted by the sea and ice from ancient coral reefs, common on the coasts of Gotland and Fårö.
How to get from Visby to Fårö?
By car to Fårösund, in about 1 hour, and a ferry of a few minutes to Fårö. In summer there are buses and tours.
What is Fårö's connection to Ingmar Bergman?
The filmmaker shot several works on the island and lived there until his death in 2007. The Bergmancenter tells his story.