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What to do and see in Visby, Gotland: The Best Free Things to do
Visby is one of Scandinavia's preeminent medieval cities. Every August, it hosts its medieval week, complete with authentic dress, feasts and jousting. But you don’t need to visit Visby in August to get a sense of its medieval history. Just follow the cobblestone streets that wind throughout the city, take a tour of its Old Town and visit the 13th-century church. You certainly can’t miss the 13th-century wall that stretches three kilometers around the city and was once used as the city’s defense from intruders.
Restaurants in Visby
1. Gotska Sandon
2. Botaniska Tradgarden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 614 reviews
Reviewed By Mark_Dornoch - Dornoch, United Kingdom
Lovely understated garden to stroll through. Free of charge and many lovely flowers well displayed in the summer. Well laid out. Recommended
3. Hogklint Naturreservat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By 756MichaelA - Koping, Sweden
The nature herr is unique. You can't fine it in many placera in the world. Take half a day to driver herr and stroll around. Bring your camera. And so not stop att the first Stone formations. Keep drivning all the way at the top, it is even more spectacular there.
4. Nar Fyr
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By _per_smitterberg - Visby, Sweden
The peninsula were the lighthouse is found, offers fantastic scenery of an open landscape with juniper bushes which is grazed by cattles during the summer. Their "work" have produced something that looks like an african savannah. It´s a fantastic place for birding all year round.
5. Visby City Wall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 609 reviews
Reviewed By TWal1 - Canberra, Australia
Visby’s City Wall is an iconic structure that surrounds the essence of the Old Town. The most impressive part is that it is largely complete with a range of towers, turrets, and gateways. This is a reminder of the wealth in the city and the need to protect it from invaders. A magical part of the city today. Thanks for your vote.
6. St. Mary's Cathedral
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By IngerA792 - New York City, United States
Great big cathedral! Definitely worth the visit but adds to it visiting the old ruin in combination. There are some nice places around it to, walking through the botanical garden, visiting the cathedral and then the stairs up to a good view over the city. Recommend a visit here and the walk around it! Fun fact, Gotland has 92 churches so anyone who likes visiting them will see plenty during their stay.
7. Almedalsbiblioteket
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By rodmenrick - The Netherlands, null
A very good library for its size, with a large collection of foreign language books suitable, which is nice for expatriates working at the nearby University of Uppsala Campus Gotland. They're also very generous about letting short-term visitors have a library card. It has comfortable seating and desks, seldom full, and a convenient self-service check-in/check-out system. It has two disadvantages. One is that it doubles as both the University of Uppsala's library AND the town of Visby's public library. As a result it often contains a lot of noisy small children, which is not ideal for scholars trying to study. The other is that it has a very nice café attached, with some of the best coffee around--but the café is open to the library and all the noise from it comes straight in to the work spaces, even the ones upstairs. I go to the library chiefly for the café, but if I need to work I have to go elsewhere.
8. St. Nicolai Ruin
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4.0 based on 168 reviews
S:t Nicolai är en av Visbys mäktigaste kyrkoruiner. På 1200-talet var S:t Nicolai centrum för Dominikanerbröderna, vars mest kände medlem blev Petrus de Dacia. Kyrkan har fått sitt namn efter sjöfararnas och köpmännens skyddshelgon S:t Nicolaus.På senare år har det gjorts stora investeringar i ruinen, glasade fönster, nya inventarier, hydraulisk scen, kalkstensgolv och andra förutsättningar för att kunna möta och nyttja ruinen som unik världsarena vid föreläsningar, middagar, möten, dop eller bröllop. Här skapar vi en historisk kväll som ni sent kommer att glömma Välkommen till S:t Nicolai - en förstklassig och magisk eventmiljö!
Reviewed By rodmenrick - The Netherlands, null
Beautiful ruined church, that has been converted into a semi covered concert hall. Visiting during the day means a quick photostop, as there is not a huge amount to do, however if you can catch a concert I'm sure it's beautiful.
9. Gotlands Turistbyra
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4.0 based on 77 reviews
The Tourist Information Centre is in the heart of Visby, on Donners plats just next to Almedalen. They love helping visitors and giving up-to-date advice on what´s giong on in Visby and across the island. You might want to know which beach would suit you the best, where you find the nearest sea stack to Visby or the easiest way to get to Faro by public transport. They know everything that´s giong on and everything you mustn't miss on Gotland and their genuine expertise is a rich source of help, ideas and inspiration. The tourist Information Centre also has souvenirs, books, gifts and lots of inspiring information about Gotland, not to mention help buying tickets for events, bus passes and booking last-minute accommodation. World-class personal service in other words!
Reviewed By Mark_Dornoch - Dornoch, United Kingdom
Located in the centre of Visby, easy to find. Staff are very helpful, good free maps and local information are available. Also good for souvenirs to take home - postcards, mugs, sweets etc. Reasonably priced too. Good place to start your exploring of the town. Recommended
10. Drottens ruin
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