Visby

Visby is Gotland's historic main town and one of the best-preserved medieval trading towns in northern Europe. Its ring wall, church ruins, cobbled lanes and old warehouses explain why the Hanseatic town is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The compact centre is easy to explore on foot, with the harbour and sea close by. Summer is lively and crowded, while spring and early autumn offer a calmer atmosphere. Allow time beyond the most photographed streets: walk sections of the wall, visit the botanical garden and use Visby as a starting point for day trips around Gotland.