Visby walking tour & city guide
A medieval walled town on Gotland island.
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Visby, on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Scandinavia. Its 3.4-kilometer town wall, church ruins and rose-covered houses are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The walled town
Visby was a rich Hanseatic trading town, and its ring wall with dozens of towers still surrounds the center. Inside are ruins of medieval churches and St Mary's Cathedral. In summer, roses climb the walls of the old houses.
Gotland
Medieval Week, in August, fills the town with costumed markets and jousting. Gotland has sandy beaches and limestone sea stacks called raukar.
Top sights in Visby
- 1
Visby Ring Wall
A medieval wall with towers.
- 2
St Mary's Cathedral
The only church still in use.
- 3
St Nicholas ruins
A medieval church ruin.
- 4
Almedalen
A park by the harbor.
- 5
Fårö raukar
Limestone sea stacks.
Food markets & where to eat in Visby
Stora Torget
The main square.
Harbor
Seafood and summer bars.
Old town cafés
Garden cafés among ruins.
Food to try in Visby
Saffranspannkaka
Gotland saffron pancake with dewberry jam.
Lamb
Gotland lamb is famous.
Smoked fish
From the island's smokehouses.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Visby
Enjoyed the walk? Here is everything you need to see it for real.
- Hotels in VisbyCompare places to stay and prices.
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