Cidade Turismo
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Before you go

Your trip to Visby.

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Visby – Gotland Capital

How to get there

  • Aeroporto de Visby (VBY) 4 km
  • Porto de Visby (terminal de ferries) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before you buy. The ferry departs from Nynäshamn, about 1 hour from Stockholm by train or bus, and reaches Visby in around 3h15; there is also a ferry from Oskarshamn of about 3 hours. Flights from Stockholm take about 40 minutes to Visby airport, 4 km from the center.

How many days

Two days for the wall, the ruins, the cathedral, the museum and the gardens. Three or four days to include Fårö, Lummelunda cave and the beaches.

When to go

From June to August, with long days, roses and beaches; it's also the busiest time, with Medieval Week in August. May and September are quieter. In winter, Visby is peaceful with few services and short days.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

For Visby, no: the old town is walked on foot and is small, though hilly. For Fårö, the beaches and Gotland's interior, a car or bicycle is very helpful because buses are few. Cars and bikes can be rented near the port.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Visby
  1. Morning
    Museum and Strandgatan

    Start at the Gotlands Museum, with the painted stones and Viking silver, and walk along Strandgatan.

  2. Afternoon
    Ruins and cathedral

    Have lunch at Stora torget, see the ruin of Santa Catarina, the cathedral of Santa Maria and climb Klinten.

  3. Late afternoon
    Wall

    Walk around the outside of the wall to the seaside side and watch the sunset.

  4. Evening
    Old town

    Dine in the Old Town around Stora torget, and return through the lit alleys.

2 days in Visby

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Museum and gardens

    Gotlands Museum, Almedalen and the Jardim Botânico.

  2. Afternoon
    Ruins and cathedral

    Stora torget, Santa Catarina, São Nicolau, the cathedral and Klinten.

  3. Late afternoon
    Wall

    Walk along the wall, from Norderport to Söderport.

  4. Evening
    Old town

    Have dinner at Stora torget.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Lummelunda

    By car, follow the north coast to the Lummelunda cave in season.

  2. Afternoon
    Fårö

    Continue to Fårösund, take the ferry and go to the raukar at Langhammars and Digerhuvud.

  3. Late afternoon
    Sudersand or Langhammars

    Late afternoon on Sudersand beach or with the low sun over the raukar.

  4. Evening
    Return

    Return to Visby or stay overnight in Fårö.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does the ferry to Gotland carry cars?

Yes — the ferries to Visby carry cars with a reservation. In summer car spaces sell out early.

Does Visby have a beach?

The town has a small beach near the harbour. Larger beaches are at Tofta, to the south about 20 km away, and on Fårö.

Is Visby flat?

No. The Old Town sits on a slope, with cobbled uphill streets. Comfortable shoes help.

What to eat in Gotland?

Saffranspannkaka, a saffron rice cake served with wild raspberry jam and cream, the island's lamb, and smoked fish.

When is the best time to go to Visby?

From June to August, for the roses and the beaches. For fewer crowds, May and September.

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