Gotland Points of Interest
Sightseeing
South of Klintehamn, fantastic scenery,
sunsets, beaches and wildlife
https://www.guteinfo.com/?id=3178
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Eksta Coast
South of Klintehamn, fantastic scenery,
sunsets, beaches and wildlife
https://www.guteinfo.com/?id=3178
Just east of Fårösund, formerly a limestone mine and then a restricted military area, Bungenäs has now been transformed into an holiday destination with cottages nestling amongst the open face mines as well as restaurant and cafe in the original factory buildings. Fantastic coastal scenery with the entire area only accessible by bike (or by foot).
https://www.gotland.net/sv/se-gora/arkiv/bungenas-bjuder-pa-stillhet-natur-och-harliga-smakupplevelser
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Bungenas
Just east of Fårösund, formerly a limestone mine and then a restricted military area, Bungenäs has now been transformed into an holiday destination with cottages nestling amongst the open face mines as well as restaurant and cafe in the original factory buildings. Fantastic coastal scenery with the entire area only accessible by bike (or by foot).
https://www.gotland.net/sv/se-gora/arkiv/bungenas-bjuder-pa-stillhet-natur-och-harliga-smakupplevelser
Further south of Visby, beyond Kneippbyn is Högklint, offering views out to sea and back to Visby. A 10 minute drive from town or a longer days walk along the coast (see above guide)
Hogklint
Further south of Visby, beyond Kneippbyn is Högklint, offering views out to sea and back to Visby. A 10 minute drive from town or a longer days walk along the coast (see above guide)
Beaches
Great beach on the south east coast away from the crowds with shallow calm water perfect for the kids. The best spots are away from the nearby campsite so follow the signs to the Sysnefiskbutik (fishmonger), drive past the campsite and along the road for about 1km and when you turn right towards the store, there is a small parking area and a short walk to the beach! Spend the day here and then head to Sysne for some tasty smoked fish!
Sandviken
34 Östergarn SkagsGreat beach on the south east coast away from the crowds with shallow calm water perfect for the kids. The best spots are away from the nearby campsite so follow the signs to the Sysnefiskbutik (fishmonger), drive past the campsite and along the road for about 1km and when you turn right towards the store, there is a small parking area and a short walk to the beach! Spend the day here and then head to Sysne for some tasty smoked fish!
Another great beach next to the camping grounds with a small café and kiosk with locally produced food. Nice wide beach with good sand and calm waters.
Åminne strand
Another great beach next to the camping grounds with a small café and kiosk with locally produced food. Nice wide beach with good sand and calm waters.
If you are heading to Tofta then check out this little gem just to the south of the main beach. They have a great beach bar with food and drinks as well as loads of water sport equipment available to rent such as paddle boards and also a skateboard ramp and balancing rope. Great environment!
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Surflogiet Gotland
374 Eskelhem ToftavägenIf you are heading to Tofta then check out this little gem just to the south of the main beach. They have a great beach bar with food and drinks as well as loads of water sport equipment available to rent such as paddle boards and also a skateboard ramp and balancing rope. Great environment!
Popular tourist area on the south east with many good restaurants and bars as well as mini-golf. Nice beach and shaded areas with nearby stores and attractions
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Ljugarn
Popular tourist area on the south east with many good restaurants and bars as well as mini-golf. Nice beach and shaded areas with nearby stores and attractions
If you are heading to Fårö then make an early start to avoid queues at the ferry and get a good spot at Sudersand beach. There’s plenty to do at the resort including play areas for the kids and restaurants and cafés.
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Sudersand Beach
4817 Fårö SudersandIf you are heading to Fårö then make an early start to avoid queues at the ferry and get a good spot at Sudersand beach. There’s plenty to do at the resort including play areas for the kids and restaurants and cafés.
Family Attractions
The classic attractions just south of Visby. Kneippbyn great especially for younger kids and fans of Pippi but a great variety of rides and activities. Sommarland is a great waterpark with a broader variety of rides also suiting older kids. They have expanded Sommarland recently so there is more space for bathing and relaxing by the pools. Can get busy so best to get there early on in the day and time the different Kneippbyn shows.
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Kneippbyn Sommer- & Wasserpark
15 KneippbynThe classic attractions just south of Visby. Kneippbyn great especially for younger kids and fans of Pippi but a great variety of rides and activities. Sommarland is a great waterpark with a broader variety of rides also suiting older kids. They have expanded Sommarland recently so there is more space for bathing and relaxing by the pools. Can get busy so best to get there early on in the day and time the different Kneippbyn shows.
Easy to get to and good for younger kids. Simple playground in the park near the sea, a stones throw from Almedalen library which has a good kids area and café
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Almedalsbiblioteket
5 CramérgatanEasy to get to and good for younger kids. Simple playground in the park near the sea, a stones throw from Almedalen library which has a good kids area and café
Take a tour in these classically renovated steam trains between Dalhem and Roma. Explore the original station houses, rolling stock and engines and learn about the historical railway that once stretched across most of the island. Check the timetables and start from Dalhem - there is also a café by the station house.
Dalhemståget Charging Station
Take a tour in these classically renovated steam trains between Dalhem and Roma. Explore the original station houses, rolling stock and engines and learn about the historical railway that once stretched across most of the island. Check the timetables and start from Dalhem - there is also a café by the station house.
Book in advance for this well equipped indoor trampoline park. Bookings are made for 2 hour slots - so be prepared for tired kids after!
Trampolinparken Fårösund
2 StrandstigenBook in advance for this well equipped indoor trampoline park. Bookings are made for 2 hour slots - so be prepared for tired kids after!
Högt & Lågt Gotland
Fantastic destination for kids - adventure park with tree top trails
Walks
Just south of the harbour area is a large open reservation with good trails, barbecue spots and nice cliff views. It can get a bit windy by the cliffs so check the weather forecast. Nearby is Leva Kungslador - a nice cafe with a very pleasant green house to enjoy a drink of meal in.
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Södra hällarna
7 FärjeledenJust south of the harbour area is a large open reservation with good trails, barbecue spots and nice cliff views. It can get a bit windy by the cliffs so check the weather forecast. Nearby is Leva Kungslador - a nice cafe with a very pleasant green house to enjoy a drink of meal in.
Plenty to see walking around the medieval walls - Highlights are walking along the top of the wall at the Palisades at the very southern tip of the wall overlooking the harbour. Make your way through the botanical gardens before heading up the northern side of the wall and around the top with fantastic views over the city from behind the cathedral (domkyrkan).
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Stadtmauer von Visby
Plenty to see walking around the medieval walls - Highlights are walking along the top of the wall at the Palisades at the very southern tip of the wall overlooking the harbour. Make your way through the botanical gardens before heading up the northern side of the wall and around the top with fantastic views over the city from behind the cathedral (domkyrkan).
North of the city - easily reached from the northern gate is a very pleasant forest walk along the bottom of the cliffs. Depending on your endurance you can walk all the way to Snäck and back along the ocean or climb up to the top of the cliffs and back through Galgberget. Great cycling also!
Galgberget, Visby
LummelundsvägNorth of the city - easily reached from the northern gate is a very pleasant forest walk along the bottom of the cliffs. Depending on your endurance you can walk all the way to Snäck and back along the ocean or climb up to the top of the cliffs and back through Galgberget. Great cycling also!
Food scene
robably the best bakery on the island and certainly the best view over the sea. Head here for lunch or a fika!
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Själsö Bageri
10 Själsö Själsövägenrobably the best bakery on the island and certainly the best view over the sea. Head here for lunch or a fika!
Easy going restaurant with outdoor and indoor serving and great atmosphere. Nice after a day on the beach in Ljugarn
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Bruna Dörren
5 Claudelins vägEasy going restaurant with outdoor and indoor serving and great atmosphere. Nice after a day on the beach in Ljugarn
Upscale restaurant with great food and a very nice setting
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Smakrike Krog & Logi
1 Claudelins vägUpscale restaurant with great food and a very nice setting
Don’t miss lunch or fika when you are up in Fårösund. Great food and cakes and wonderful service.
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Café Maffen
9 FårövägenDon’t miss lunch or fika when you are up in Fårösund. Great food and cakes and wonderful service.
Wonderful smoked fish and shellfish. Great after a day on the beach in Sandviken.
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Sysne Fish Shop
Wonderful smoked fish and shellfish. Great after a day on the beach in Sandviken.
A dinner at ROT is intimate, with all guests sitting together at the same table. Locally produced food with a fixed menu, which changes according to the season. Book well in advance.
ROT
5c PalissadgatanA dinner at ROT is intimate, with all guests sitting together at the same table. Locally produced food with a fixed menu, which changes according to the season. Book well in advance.
Another classic fish restaurant right by the waters edge. Nice food and setting.
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Katthammarsviks Rökeri AB
65 Jacob Häggs vägAnother classic fish restaurant right by the waters edge. Nice food and setting.