Why go
- Place in Gotland, Sweden.
- Served by Visby Airport (VBY).
History
Visby is an urban area in Sweden and the seat of Gotland Municipality in Gotland County on the island of Gotland with 24,330 inhabitants as of 2017. Visby is also the episcopal see for the Diocese of Visby. The Hanseatic city of Visby is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Scandinavia, and, since 1995, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Among the most notable historical remains are the 3.4 km (2.1 mi) long town wall that encircles the town center, and a number of church ruins and its small decorative alleyways. The decline as a Hanseatic city in the Late Middle Ages was the cause for many stone houses being preserved in their original medieval style.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Golden Air DC (ATR 72, AR1) · 3 routes: Gothenborg, Malmoe, Stockholm
- Malmö Aviation TF (ATR 72, AR1) · 3 routes: Gothenborg*, Malmoe*, Stockholm*
- NextJet 2N (Saab 340, ATP) · 1 route: Stockholm
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Visby Airport (VBY); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VBY has direct flights to 4 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Gothenborg, Malmoe, Stockholm, Stockholm). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Visby - Nynäshamn, 1.5 km); routes include Oskarshamn - Visby - Oskarshamn, Oskarshamn - Visby, Visby - Oskarshamn.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Visby, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.