Gotlands län
The Smaulmyrar nature reserve is a southern outpost of a cluster of nature reserves that runs via Guffride and Mallgårds haid to Fjälängar in the far north. The reserve is named after the flaky bog that spreads out in the northern part of the reserve. A var…
Själsöån flows into the sea immediately south of Själsö fishing village. In the river you can see spawning sea trout and also river lamprey. Fish conservation efforts and research into the ecology of sea trout have been carried out in the Själsö River for a…
In Storhagen, nature has taken revenge. Here, old meadows and pastures have grown back and created a magical forest with high natural values and great experiences. Storhagen is a small but very varied forest reserve. The eastern part of the area is covered…
The small nature reserve Nors in northern Gotland is a very botanically interesting area where you can find many animals and plants linked to the old beautiful deciduous trees and swamp forest. The nature reserve Nors is located in direct connection to the…
Hejnum hällar is one of Gotland's largest rocky areas. The nature reserve is only a small part of the entire rocky area, but the idea is that the reserve will be larger in the future. Hejnum hällar, at 65 meters above sea level, is one of the highest points…
The Slite Archipelago Nature Reserve is a large nature reserve of over 6,000 hectares, most of which is water. Slite archipelago is Gotland's only area with an archipelago character and there are high nature values both in the water and on land. The Slite a…
The nature reserve Västers myr is a forest and wetland area along and east of Vikeån (Västers canal) and south of road 147 in Boge parish. The reserve is the last remaining part of what was, until the end of the 19th century, a larger wetland complex that w…
The coniferous forests of Träskvidar spread along the western side of Fardumeträsk. Träskvidar means the forest by the lake. In the old forest, trees and fungi have had time to create a common underground network. If you visit the reserve in late summer or…
Maldes nature reserve is located in the southern part of the relatively high and hilly landscape south of the Lojsta lakes and just west of the road between Stånga church and Lojsta castle. The small reserve consists of old sparse and easy-to-hike pine fore…
In Västerhuse nature reserve, animals have grazed freely in the forest for a long time. The forest is a fine example of an older coniferous forest where the trees have grown slowly. Old, gnarled pines with flattened crowns are just some of the characters th…
The Stora Vede nature reserve is located near Visby in Follingboskogen. The area is a popular outdoor recreation area, and also contains high natural values in the form of forest, mire and alvar land. The nature reserve, which is just over 200 hectares, is…
Snåltorp is a small nature reserve on a headland south of Tofta. The nature reserve, which is Gotland's smallest in size, is located between the cycle path and the sea just south of Tofta. A small path leads along the western part, which continues along the…
The Siglajvs nature reserve in Rute parish is crossed by several exciting trails. The forest is also otherwise easy to walk and offers great nature experiences. Siglavs is dominated by older coniferous forest. In the west, the ground consists of swollen gra…
Galgberget is a popular hiking area just north of Visby. The nature reserve gets its name from the medieval execution site whose tall stone pillars still remain, clearly visible from land and sea, on the barren cliff edge. Here you will find striking views…
