Visby

Day 1: Ringmuren and the seafront

Ease into Visby with sea air, pale limestone, and the sound of gulls over the harbour. Today is about getting your bearings and letting the wall set the scene.

• Morning: Start in Almedalen Park, then visit Kruttornet by the harbour and follow Kärleksstigen north along the cliff to Norderport. Wear sturdy shoes; allow 60–90 minutes for a brisk wall-side walk, 2–3 hours if you stop for photos and to spot medieval mason’s marks.
• Midday: Duck inside Norderport for lunch around Stora Torget, then get context at Gotlands Museum (ideal in rain or heat). If mobility is a concern, prioritise the flatter eastern section of the wall or stroll the inner lanes instead.
• Afternoon: Walk the dramatic eastern stretch from Norderport to Söderport, noting the moat depressions in Östra Vallgraven. In summer, climb Dalmanstornet or Kajsartornet if open (small fee, typically 20–40 SEK); do not touch freshly pointed mortar on any scaffolded sections.
• Evening: Catch sunset from Södra Klinten or back on Kärleksstigen; in winter, enjoy the wall beautifully lit after dark. Book dinner inside the walls; in early August, Medieval Week events animate the fields by the eastern wall.

Day 2: Inside-the-walls life, church ruins and gardens

Today is slower and more local: wander lanes pressed up against the wall, step into ruins, and enjoy green spaces where townsfolk picnic and jog.

• Morning: Meander the inner streets like Norra Murgatan and Södra Murgatan to see homes built into the wall, then visit the cathedral and nearby church ruins. Pause for a fika to watch daily life unfold within the UNESCO core.
• Midday: Picnic or relax in the parkland of Östra Vallgraven where the old moat once lay; great for families and a mid-walk rest. In spring, watch for carpets of blue scilla; in autumn, low sun flatters the limestone for photos.
• Afternoon: Explore DBW’s Botaniska Trädgård and continue along the southern and western wall back towards the sea. Photographers: aim for late-afternoon golden light on towers and rooftops.
• Evening: Join a guided evening history walk or a concert in one of the ruins when scheduled. Summer favours outdoor dining; in icy months, bring traction for paths and enjoy a tranquil circuit of the illuminated wall.

Day 3: Beyond the walls and a last lap

Venture out for big views or caves, then return for a final circuit and local flavours. Keep plans flexible for weather and seasonal openings.

• Morning: Option A: Head 6 km south-west to Högklint for clifftop views back to Visby (bus or bike; pack windproof layers). Option B: Go 13 km north to Lummelunda caves for a guided underground tour (cool year-round—bring a jumper).
• Midday: Return for seafood or a casual lunch inside the walls. If it’s Medieval Week, browse the encampments and markets by the eastern wall; otherwise, dip into a special exhibit or a short tower climb you missed yesterday.
• Afternoon: Swim or sun at Norderstrand in warm weather, or browse local wool and ceramics before a fika with saffranspannkaka. If stairs and slopes are tricky, enjoy the accessible eastern perimeter instead of the cliff and southern descents.
• Evening: Walk one last full or partial loop at dusk—details pop as the lights come on—and toast the trip at a cosy bistro within the walls. Year-round rule of thumb: don’t climb the wall, watch for slippery paths after rain or frost, and give yourself time to simply sit and take it all in.

By Air

• Visby Airport (VBY) is 3.5 km north of the centre; about 10 minutes by taxi, 10–15 minutes by local bus.
• Direct flights year‑round from Stockholm Arlanda (approx. 40–45 min) and Stockholm Bromma (approx. 35–40 min). Seasonal directs from Gothenburg and Malmö (about 55–75 min).
• Main carriers include SAS and BRA; frequencies increase in summer.

By Ferry

• Destination Gotland operates year‑round car/passenger ferries to Visby.
• Nynäshamn–Visby: about 3–3.5 hours; multiple daily sailings, especially in summer.
• Oskarshamn–Visby: about 3 hours; several daily sailings in peak season.
• Booking is essential in summer; vehicles typically check in 60 min before departure, foot passengers 30 min.

By Train

• No rail on Gotland; trains connect to mainland ferry ports.
• To Nynäshamn (for ferries to Visby): Stockholm commuter trains from Stockholm City; about 75–90 minutes; the ferry terminal is a 5–10 minute walk from Nynäshamn station.
• To Oskarshamn (for ferries to Visby): regional trains (and some bus substitutions) via Linköping/ Nässjö; station is a short taxi/bus ride or walk to the ferry terminal.

By Bus

• Stockholm–Nynäshamn: SL suburban buses exist, but the commuter train is usually faster and more frequent.
• Long‑distance coaches (e.g., FlixBus and regional operators) run to Oskarshamn from Stockholm, Kalmar and other cities, for ferry connections to Visby.

By Car

• Drive to Nynäshamn (about 60 km south of central Stockholm; 45–60 min) or to Oskarshamn (about 310 km from Stockholm; 3.5–4.5 hours; about 320 km from Malmö; 3.5–4.5 hours), then take the Destination Gotland ferry to Visby.
• Cars can be taken on the ferry; summer sailings sell out—reserve in advance.
• In central Visby, streets inside the medieval walls are narrow with traffic and parking restrictions.