Gotlands län
The dramatic cliffs at Högklint are one of Gotland's most popular excursion destinations. There is a hiking trail, magnificent views and interesting geology. Högklint comprises an approximately 1.3 kilometer long section of the high and steep coastal cliff…
Hall-Hangvar is a nature reserve covering almost 30 square kilometers, stretching from Irevik in the south to Kappelshamnsviken in the northeast. Here you can walk along the beautiful coastline, go on botanical walks or watch birds. Hall-Hangvar nature rese…
The Digerhuvud nature reserve stretches along the northwest coast of Fårö, from Lauterhorn in the southwest to Helgumanen fishing village in the northeast. A paved road runs through the reserve, making the various parts of the area easy to reach. At times t…
The stately rauks on the beach at Klajvika are without doubt the most photographed rauks on Gotland. They are even depicted on the back of the Swedish 200 kronor banknote. But Langhammar Nature Reserve has so much more to offer than rauks. The 480-hectare n…
In the fall, when the wind blows and high waves crash on the shore, the Oak Coast can feel inhospitable. But on a balmy summer evening, as the sun sinks behind the Karlsöarna islands, you realize that you have Gotland's most amazing view in front of you. Th…
Lummelunda Cave is one of the longest caves in our country - the total length of the parts explored so far is almost 4.5 kilometers. However, there is still a lot to discover. In summer, you can see the outer part of the cave system with a guide. The cave i…
Södra Hällarna är ett natur- och friluftsområde i södra Visby. På Södra Hällarna finns så gott som samtliga av öns naturtyper representerade. Här finns vinddriven tallskog och fuktig lövskog, branta klintar med rasbranter, fossilrika stränder och sandstränd…
Both prams and wheelchairs can be brought to Folhammar. A paved path and adapted barbecue areas allow everyone to experience the exciting rauks up close. Many couples have been married in the reserve! The Folhammar nature reserve stretches along the shore f…
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…
Imagine a combination of a North Atlantic bird mountain and an island in the Greek archipelago - that's Stora Karlsö. Here you can see thousands of auks and also thousands of orchids. Stora Karlsö is located just over six kilometers off the west coast of Go…
One of Gotland's best bird locations, an area with rich, grazing flora and a distinctive landscape. There are many reasons why you simply must visit Närsholmen! Närsholmen is a low-lying, flat peninsula that is largely made up of embankments of beach gravel…
Bästeträsk with its surrounding woodlands, alpine meadows and mires has natural values that are in many respects unique, even from an international perspective, and the reserve may be included in Gotland's next national park. Here you can experience a disti…
The Gamla hamn nature reserve includes a rocky headland projecting to the northwest at the southern end of Lautervik and the water area outside the headland. Both on the headland itself and out in the water there are a number of rauks, the raukporten "Kaffe…
Brucebo is one of Gotland's most varied nature reserves. There are bird-rich meadows, wetlands with orchids and a cliff edge full of caves - all within cycling distance of Visby. A nature trail leads you the best way through the reserve. Brucebo nature rese…
The maidenhair caterpillar is hard to miss where it stands on the cliff edge. You almost need a magnifying glass to spot the endangered pennant moss. Jungfrun Nature Reserve covers a 700 meter long section of the steep coastal cliff northwest of Lickershamn…
