The port of Visby is located on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Sweden. Visby is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Scandinavia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 3.5 KM long city walls were completed in 1288 and have several turrets. Saffron pancakes and truffle dishes are local specialties.
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Language
Swedish. English is taught as a second language in schools.
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Time difference
UTC: 1
from New York: +6h
from San Francisco: +8h
from London: +1h
Tips
A small tip will be appreciated in restaurants and taxis (round the bill).
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Where is locate the Port of Visby
Your ship will dock at the port of Visby. The Visby cruise terminal is located near the city. It takes only a 5-to-10-minute walk to reach the city hall. A tourist information kiosk is located in the cruise terminal where wifi is available (password on the wall).
Public toilets and wifi are available in a building near the park on Donnersgatan street.
Travelling around the port of Visby
directions_subwayBicycle are available to rent at the cruise terminal of Visby.
directions_busA hop-on hop-off tourist bus service is present in Visby and a stop is located at the cruise terminal. The bus doen’t enter old town. The ticket can be purchased by combining the bus and the small tourist train that runs along the city walls. The tour bus makes stops at Lummelunda Cave.
Activities in Visby
Neighborhoods
Visby Town
The medieval old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Landmarks
Visby Cathedral (St. Mary Church)
The only surviving medieval church in Visby. Throughout the city you can also see the ruins of several other churches. Climb the steps near the church for a beautiful view of the city.
Dalmansporten
City gate along the ramparts.
Historical sites
Almendalen
This park was once the first port of Visby.
Galgberget - Gallow Hill
The three stone columns, which can be seen at this site, once supported wooden beams and were used to hang local criminals in medieval times.
City Wall
The 3.5 km long city walls are among the best preserved in Northern Europe.
Museums
Gotland Museum
The exhibitions in this museum present the geological origin of Gotland as well as the history of its inhabitants over the ages.
Nature
Lummelunda cave
Over the past 20,000 years, the water that has seeped into the limestone soil has formed these caves. The temperature is always around 8 degrees Celsius in the cave.
DBW’S Botanical Gardens
Very nice park, accessible for free, where it is very nice to take a walk.
Activities
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden was established in the 19th century. Benefiting from the Baltic climate it hosts many exotic plants, trees and roses.
Nearby
Fiskargränd
This small street is one of the most photographed in Visby. It is quite beautiful when the roses are in bloom.
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