Visby was one of the stops on a cruise we took from Copenhagen to St. Petersburg. Visby was, by far, a definitely highlight of the cruise. Our ship was too big to dock in the harbor, so we had to take the lifeboats from the ship to the harbor. That was fun. It was so beautiful in Visby, and the medieval city and the church were breathtaking. I would highly suggest a trip to Visby to anyone interested in history and beauty. And -- they stressed to us fully -- the Vikings were not rapists and pillagers. They were merchants!
Visby … I have studied here for a year -- it's a marvelous place. Full of history, picturesque, calm (well, not in summer when it's full of tourists). The surrounding is wonderful. Capital of Gotland, the island in the Baltic sea, is a must for visiting. It's called "Palma de Majorka of Scandinavia." If you visit Stockholm, you should undertake at least a one day trip to Gotland (by plane or ferry). You won't be sorry!
STF Vandrarhem Tingstäde Hostel in Tingstäde … This is a nice one. Situated in the very small town of Tingstäde (Gotland), it's perfectly nice for spending a few quiet days on the fantastic island. The guy, who runs it, is very nice, he didn't even charge us for the two bikes we borrowed. The rooms are clean and large. There is a bus going some fifteen to twenty minutes from Visby, so getting around is no prob. Tingstäde has a nice church, but only one shop that is only open for a few hours a day.
HI - STF Visby Hostel in Visby … STF/HI Youth Hostel Visby is perfect for those wanting a trip down memory lane as the hostel uses a primary school during the empty summer months. In itself, there is nothing particularly attractive about the place, though the rooms and kitchen are spacious and generally pretty clean. The showers…
STF/HI Youth Hostel Stora Karlsö in Klintehamn … You must stay here. You really must. It's one of those extra special places that is perhaps a little out of the way, but such a sanctuary when you get there.
STF/HI Youth Hostel Stora Karlsö is actually very small, in fact just a small fisherman's cottage with four beds, so book ahead (they…
Lummelunda Vandrarhem in Lummelunda … They don't seem to believe in giving you any directions to hostels in Gotland, both hostels we stayed in were not signposted at all and difficult to find. Turn off the main road north of Visby to Lummelunda (which is signposted) and you'll find Lummelunda Vandrarhem close to the end of the road on…
Visby Prison Hostel - Visby Fängelse Vandrarhem in Visby … Visby Prison Hostel - Visby Fängelse Vandrarhem is quite unusual. The building itself is over one hundred-fifty years old and was used as a prison for most of its life. It hasn't been used as a prison in many decades but it still retains much of its character, strange corridors, dungeons…
Gothem Stugby in Gothem … Gothem Stugby is a little difficult to find, the person working in the supermarket over the road doesn't even seem to know where it is. Hopefully they'll rectify this by putting a sign up soon! To find the place, look for all the little red cottages opposite the supermarket on the main road…
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