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Up to 40.000 visitors dress up in costumes and recreate life in medieval days with theatre, markets, crafts, tower games and music.

Medieval Week – 'Medeltidsveckan': Every summer in week 32, the Middle Ages return to Gotland and the once-powerful Hanseatic city of Visby.

The Almedalen Week always takes place week 27.

Almedalen Week – 'Almedalsveckan': Swedish political parties, journalists, influential people and mere mortals gather in Visby to discuss politics and attend seminars, speeches and other political activities as well as some festive events.

Although Gotland is the largest island in Sweden, the distances are short and the landscape mostly flat, making Visby a good starting point for day trips by bike.Ī hike to Högklint, seven kilometres south of Visby, will give you not only magnificent views over the town but also a treat through Södra Hällarna nature reserve with steep cliffs and caves, an ivy forest and rocky beaches.įor more hiking, biking and bathing tips around the island, visit our Gotland destination page. If you feel like going a little further afield, head for the popular Tofta Beach, located 20 kilometres south of Visby. There is a bathing jetty by the beach walk in central Visby, and four beaches within just five kilometres.

There’s no entrance fee for the gardens, which also contain a herb garden and a Gazebo Garden (an open-sided pavilion). It also has a large collection of exotic trees and plants that flourish in Gotland’s mild climate.

In addition to the roses and overflowing flower boxes on Visby’s winding, cobblestone lanes, there’s a collection of roses at the 2.5-hectare Botanical Garden, which dates back to 1855. In addition to its long history and fascinating ruins, Visby is also known for its gardens, particularly the profusion of roses that bloom in the sunny summer months. The grey, wool lambskins from local sheep, are warm and decorate many Scandinavian homes. Gotland is particularly known for its wonderful ceramics and woollen items. Their handicrafts are sold in the local Visby shops. With its natural beauty and ancient history, Gotland is a mystical and inspiring place to live that attracts many artists.

FAIRYTALE ISLAND FREE

If you wish to explore Visby in the footsteps of Pippi Longstocking even further, the local tourist office provides free maps listing all Pippi locations in town. The picturesque alley with its cobblestones and winding roses is probably the most photographed street in Visby today. Another address, appreciated by Pippi fans and Instagrammers alike, is Fiskargränd. The beloved Pippi Longstocking movies were filmed along the narrow streets of Visby and the original Villa Villerkulla can be found just outside the town, at Kneippbyn Resort. If you’re eager for more, a guided tour with the museum’s knowledgeable guides gives you a chance to visit some of the ruins usually closed to the public. A visit here will help put the town’s long and fascinating history into perspective. The Gotland Museum’s Fornsalen (Hall of Antiquities) contains a number of archaeological finds dating back to Viking times and the museum’s Treasury boasts the largest silver treasure in Europe – 67 kilos of bangles, bracelets and 14,000 coins. Visby culture – from Vikings to Pippi LongstockingĪlong the streets of Visby are more than 200 buildings and homes dating back to somewhere between the 12th and 14th centuries.