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Gotland is Sweden's largest island, and it is the largest island fully encompassed by the Baltic Sea (with Denmark's Zealand at the Baltic's edge). With its total area of 3,183.7 km 2 (1,229.2 sq mi) the island of Gotland and the other areas of the province of Gotland make up 0.8% of Sweden's total land area.
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No trip to Gotland is complete without a visit to Fårö. Located just northeast of the main island, you'll reach this characterful destination with a free 6-minute ferry ride from Fårösund. Fårö is formed entirely from limestone rock and is the site of some impressive 'raukar' (limestone sea stacks). Though it has a distinctively rugged beauty in pa...
A 30-minute boat ride southwest from Klintehamn, Stora Karlsöand its smaller neighbouring island Lilla Karlsö, are known for their rich flora and fauna. During the summer months, you can watch newborn guillemot chicks jump from Stora Karlsö's characteristic steep cliffs on their first flight. The island is composed of fossilised coral reefs surroun...
Gotska SandönNational Park is the most isolated island in the Baltic Sea, located some 40 kilometres north of Fårö. It's reachable by boat from Fårösund on northern Gotland and Nynäshamn on mainland Sweden between May and September. The island is uninhabited and consists of mile-long sandy beaches and deep pine forests, constantly reshaped by the w...
Gotland is a Swedish island with stunning scenery, remarkable medieval heritage and unique local flavours. Explore its coastline with sea stacks, sandy beaches and Viking sites, or enjoy its culture, cuisine and cycling trails.
- Visby Sankta Maria Domkyrka. Visby. Visby's church ruins contrast with the stoic and utterly awe-inspiring Sankta Maria kyrka. Built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and heavily…
- Gotlands Museum. Visby. Gotlands Museum is one of the mightiest regional museums in Sweden. While highlights include amazing 8th-century, pre-Viking picture stones, human…
- Bergmancenter. Gotland. The Bergmancenter, honouring Sweden's most famous film director, the late Ingmar Bergman, a Fårö local, was inaugurated in 2014 and hosts exhibits,…
- Stora Karlsö. Gotland. This remote island nature reserve is home to extensive bird life including thousands of guillemots and razorbills, as well as the maculinea arion (large…
Gotland, island, län (county), and coextensive landskap (province), Sweden, in the Baltic Sea. Several wide bays indent the island’s low coastline, which is characterized by limestone columns, while the interior is an undulating plateau of Silurian limestone, some of which lacks good drainage.
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Apr 13, 2021 · Gotland is a Swedish island with a rich history, culture, and nature. Learn about its location, geography, wildlife, governance, and economy from WorldAtlas.
Discover the best attractions and activities on Gotland, a Swedish island with a rich history and culture. Explore beaches, city walls, rauks, botanical gardens, museums and more.
Sep 29, 2023 · Discover the sun-soaked island paradise of Gotland, Sweden, with its medieval wall, caves, beaches, and more. Explore the UNESCO site of Visby, the subterranean world of Lummelunda Cave, and the film legacy of Fårö.
