Practical Information

about Gotland by Eve Anderson

When to Go

Most of the attractions in Visby are only open to the public during tourist season, from June 11 - August 16. Visby is extremely crowded during that time, but it would be a complete shame to go there and not experience the most beautiful things like the medieval church ruins and the towers in Visby's surrounding wall.

Weather

Although Gotland is known for having milder weather than the rest of Sweden, note that "mild" is only used as a relative term. It can be windy (especially on the coast), a bit rainy, and not particularly warm. Check the ( Yahoo weather forecast) before you pack your bags.

Transportation

Rent a car or a bicycle. During the summer, your car will not be allowed inside the walls of Visby, but there is so much more to Gotland than just Visby, and you'll want to be able to see it at your own pace. A good source for car/bicycle/motorcyle rentals is http://www.gotlandweb.com/travel/urhyr/index.htm.

Getting there

It's a short flight from either the Stockholm Arlanda airport or Stockholm Bromma airport (it takes less than an hour). You can also catch ferries from Nynäshamn (just outside Stockholm). The ferries run quite infrequently during non-summer months.

Planning your trip

The best source of information for planning is Gotland Travel Web. While there, the Blue Guide will be useful when driving (see Guidebooks). You can also pick up maps/guides at the Visby Tourist Information Office.