Visby, Sweden overview

Situated on the Swedish isle of Gotland, Hanseatic Visby was one of the most powerful cities in Europe. Today quaint homes and churches huddle together inside 13th-century walls. In former times, it was called "the city of ruins and roses," for along with its rose-covered churches, there is one somber sight - Gallows Hill, a place of execution so villains "might die looking at the loveliest spot on earth."

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Visby City Highlights

Visby City Highlights

$482/Adult

Visby can be appreciated as much for the depth of its fascinating historical significance, as its mo...

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Visby and Gotland - West Coast Highlights

Visby and Gotland - West Coast Highlights

$847/Adult

Visby is Sweden's hidden gem! Because of its unique cultural values, the Hanseatic Town of Visby has...

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Roses and Ruins - Visby Walking Tour

Roses and Ruins - Visby Walking Tour

$350/Adult

Get to know Visby, the town of roses and ruins, and the capital of the Island of Gotland. Visby's fa...

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by Agus57

It was a pleasant surprise, the city is beautiful and has many green spaces. I think it can be easily explored on foot. .

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by PedrozaTravel

Enjoyed Visby a lot, it has a lot of ruins you can go explore. Warning, the cruise ships dock 2. 5 km from the town so it is a bit of a walk. We rented a bicycle for $16 usd, which was cheaper than the hop on Hop Off Bus for $26 usd or a taxi. On the way back I stopped at Glassmagasinet for Gelato, that was very yummy.

by Earoundtheworld

Visby was a complete surprise. Perfectly preserved medieval town and walls, and we arrived right on the day of a medieval festival! I wish the ship would have left us there a few more hours. I definitely want to come back to do a bike tour of that island.

Visited: Jul 28, 2019

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