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Detailed map of Gotland Topographic map of Gotland The marine areas around Gotland, which lies between the numerals 7 and 8, which, along with No. 9, form the Gotland Basin. 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).
- 3,183.7 km² (1,229.2 sq mi)
- 61,001 (2021)
- Lojsta hed
- Baltic Sea
Gotland is Sweden 's largest island, in the middle of the Baltic Sea. Some 60,000 people live here all year. Some 60,000 people live here all year. Together with some minor islands it forms the Gotland province, Gotland Municipality and Gotland County.
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Mar 12, 2018 · By John Wogan. March 12, 2018. Surrounded by the Baltic Sea, about 60 miles off the southeastern coast of Sweden’s mainland, Gotland is the largest of the country’s bucolic islands (which ...
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Sep 28, 2023 · Whether you’re looking for history, nature, culture, good food or just want to relax on the beach, the town of Visby, has it all. Located on the island of Gotland, in the Baltic Sea, this fairy-tale town is a national treasure. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, characterised as having “outstanding universal value.”.
- Fårö
- Stora Karlsö
- Gotska Sandön
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...
Nov 2, 2023 · The Grostäde Fishing Village is located in Fleringe, Gotland, Sweden. This picturesque village is a look into the past of this old industry, exemplified by these small wooden houses and boats on the coastline. There are several of these types of fishing villages scattered about the Gotland coastline, some more charming than others.
Activities & attractions. Art & Culture. Food & Beverages. Shopping. Find your way and explore Gotland with the map guide. This digital guide is your navigator to your next experience and your new favourite place.
