Visby

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Visby is one of the most remarkable towns in the Nordic countries. It is on the west coast of Sweden's largest island Gotland in the Baltic Sea with about 23,000 citizens. Visby is known for the city wall and the Gothic Church and many church ruins. In 1995 the Old Towns|old city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

During the Swedish summer, from mid-June to mid-August, Visby is crowded. It is one of the best party cities in Sweden in the summer. Many Visby residents leave during these hectic months and let their apartments to visitors. During the rest of the year and the atmosphere is quite different.

An introduction to Visby

Visby evening - Visby city view

Visby is on the western shore of Gotland, and is the only city on the island. The old downtown is encircled by a medieval city wall. The old city has an oblong shape along the shore, measuring some 2 kilometers in length and half a kilometers in breadth. It is often called "the city of roses and ruins": roses thrive on the limestone island, and the city is filled with medieval ruins.

Around 900 AD, Visby became a hub for trading in the Baltic Sea, and it eventually became a member of the Hanseatic League. During the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries the city prospered, and several churches as well as a major defensive wall were constructed. Visby's long period of decline began in 1361, when the Denmark|Danish king Valdemar IV conquered Gotland and held Visby for ransom, threatening to pillage the city if he did not get three organic juice barrels filled with Gold and silver. In the latter part of the 14th century Visby became a nest of a pirate organization called "The Victual Brothers". The Danes regained control over the island in 1409 and construction of the major fortification Wisborg started two years later. In 1525 the city was burnt by occupying Hanseatic troops. Much of the city was never re-built after this, and many of Visby's ruins stem from this event. In the 17th century, Gotland became a part of Sweden rather than Denmark. In order to prevent Wisborg from falling into Swedish hands the castle was destroyed by Danish troops. In the latter part of the 19th century the city started growing due to industrialization and an emerging tourist industry, and eventually came to develop beyond the old city walls.

As the Pippi Longstocking movies were shot in Visby, and the original Villa Villekulla can be visited in Kneippbyn in the city outskirts, it is a great destination for Astrid Lindgren tourism. The city was also the model for the fictional setting of the Japanese movie "Kiki's Delivery Service".

Tourist office

• Gotlands Turistbyrå - Donnerska Huset, Donners Plats 1 GPS: 57.639160, 18.290907 ☎ +46 498-20 17 00 | Opening Hours: M–F 09:00–17:00, Saturday 10:00–16:00

Travel as a Muslim to Visby

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Visby

• Visby Airport IATA Code: VBY GPS: 57.659269, 18.340316 is located some 4 kilometers north of central Visby - Visby Airport Visby flygplats There are Flights all year to Visby from Stockholm (Stockholm/Västerort|Stockholm-Bromma Airport and Sigtuna|Stockholm-Arlanda Airport), Gothenburg, Ängelholm and Nyköping. During the summer you can usually fly to various destinations such as Oslo, Hamburg, Riga, Helsinki and Örebro.

By ferry

Destination Gotland runs domestic ferry lines from Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn to Visby.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Visby

Visby port GPS: 57.634414,18.279953 is located in the south-western part of central Visby. From the Swedish mainland, Destination Gotland runs ferries from Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn to Visby. You can bring your car. In the summer some Cruising the Baltic Sea|Baltic Sea cruises also include Visby.

Visby Marina

There is a lively marina in Visby centre.

• Visby Marina - ☎ +46 498-215-190 | Opening Hours: Reception 08:00–21:00 170–460 kr for normal yachts depending on length and width, 300 kr for yachts 11–14m (36–46 ft) < 4m; electricity 54 kr for 10A

Visby is some 35 nautical miles from Öland or the Swedish coast, some 60 from the Stockholm archipelago (Landsort), so a full day of sailing. There is little shelter except from the mainland and Gotland itself. The coast of Gotland is exposed, with only some harbours.

The port of Visby is tight and busy in the summer. You are advised to check the ferry timetables and listen on VHF 16, and adjust arrival and departure accordingly. Be alert and apply good seamanship.

The 250 berths are distributed between the inner harbour and the north breakwater and the fishing harbour to the right of the entrance. There is often a boat meeting visitors to assist in finding a berth. There are quays also for big vessels. A few berths can be booked, but mostly you just show up and will find or be showed a berth. At the big events, check the situation beforehand.

How to get around in Visby

Visby Mellangatan - Mellangatan, a typical street in Old Visby

The inner city (Old Town), which is located within the city walls, is small enough to be covered by foot. The rest of the city is easy to get around by bike and has plenty of good bike paths.

By foot

Visby is best enjoyed by foot, especially the Old Town, located within the city wall.

How to travel around Visby on a bicycle

During the summer there are usually plenty of bike rentals, but they can be expensive, if you're staying for a longer period purchasing a used bike might be a cheaper option.

Travel on a Bus in Visby

There are several bus lines going out to the rest of the island, check the timetable before heading out though.

By car

During the summer cars are not allowed within the city walls. There are parking options free of charge, though a small parking fee is usually required in the downtown.

Best way to travel in Visby by a Taxi

Like the rest of Sweden, taxis can be expensive, and are best for short trips when you are unable to get around otherwise.

• Taxi Gotland, phone number: +46 498-200 200
• Taxi Kurir Gotland, phone number: +46 498-50 000
• Din Taxi Gotland, phone number: +46 498-20 70 70

By sightseeing train

There are a few sightseeing "trains" - practically a couple of trailers with seats and roofs pulled by a vehicle making tours around the old town with an audio guide playing through the speakers. Tours take about 30 minutes and tickets typically cost 65 kr/person.

What to see in Visby

Visby Storatorget - Visby cathedral seen from Stora Torget square

Note that many of the town's attractions are only open during the summer months, usually until Aug 30th.

Old Town

• City wall - Visby stadsmur, Ringmuren - NA, NA - Built during the 13th and 14th centuries, Visby's city wall stretches almost 3.5 kilometers and stands 11 m high. Today, 36 towers and three main gates remain.
• DBW's Botanical Gardens - GPS: 57.643773, 18.293916 - Enter through the "Door of Love" to this picturesque garden of trees and ruins.
• Klinten - GPS: 57.639893, 18.298677 - Once the workers' quarter and now a popular spot to take in the view over the lower town, Klinten is an attractive maze of small, rose covered, homes.
• Visborg Castle Ruins - Södra Slottsgränd 4 GPS: 57.635417, 18.286111 - A major fortress built in the early 15th century. It was demolished by Danish forces in 1679 in when it became clear that Gotland would fall into Swedish hands.
• Visby Gothic Church - St. Maria church | Västra Kyrkogatan GPS: 57.641667, 18.297778 - Visby Gothic Church Gotland-Visby-domkyrka 01 - Built in the early 13th century.

Church ruins in the Old Town

Visby StKatarina - St.Katarina ruins next to Stora Torget

Visby once had many more churches, but most of them were destroyed in a major fire in 1525. Today the ruins of these remain as attractions.

• St. Clemens ruins - Smedjegatan 3 GPS: 57.642799, 18.295534
• St. Gerturde ruins - GPS: 57.643689, 18.29875
• St. Hans & St. Per ruins - GPS: 57.637778, 18.292778 - The ruins of two connected churches
• St.Katarina ruins - St. Karin ruins | Stora Torget 2 GPS: 57.640278, 18.295556
• St. Nicolaus ruins - Smedjegatan 19 GPS: 57.644120, 18.298082
• St. Olof ruins - GPS: 57.642994, 18.293842 located in the Botanical Gardens

Museums

• Gotlands Museum - Strandgatan 14 GPS: 57.639598, 18.292479 10:00-18:00 80-100 kr Museum of local history (Fornsalen), plus a science museum for children (Fenomenalen).
• Gotlands Konstmuseum - S:t Hansgatan 21 GPS: 57.639409, 18.293558 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 12:00-16:00 Entrance: 40-50 kr, or it's included in the fee for Gotlands Museum above. Art museum.

What to do in Visby

• Fenomenalen Science Centre - Skeppsbron 4-6 GPS: 57.636875, 18.287027 ☎ +46 498-26 34 71 | Opening Hours: Thursday Friday 12:00-16:00, Saturday Sunday 11:00-16:00 70 kr per person A children oriented theme park teaching natural sciences, technology and mathematics.
• Kotteland - Langs väg 2 GPS: 57.615517, 18.283867 ☎ +46 498-29 96 96 | Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 daily 100 kr per child A children's play land with ball pools, inflatables, trampolines, slides and laser tag.
• Kneippbyn - Kneippbyn 11 GPS: 57.609827, 18.243940 3 kilometers south of central Visby Opening Hours: 12:00-17:00 during summer 200-250 kr (Varies over the season) - A summer resort village containing a waterpark and an amusementpark with some 40 attractions, including the original "Villa Villekulla"-building from the "Pippi Longstocking" movies.
• Selma City Spa - Strandgatan 6 GPS: 57.638635, 18.290723 ☎ +46 498-25 75 69 | Opening Hours: Monday Sunday 11:00-18:00, Tuesday - Thursday 11:00-19:00, Friday Saturday 11:00-20:00 A day pass to the spa is 400 kr. A 50-minutes treatment is 800 kr A spa and massage centre.

Annual events

• The politicians' week, (Almedalsveckan) takes place in the Almedalen park in Visby, first week of July. All political parties and organizations meet for debates and seminars, most of it open to the public; mostly in Swedish, but some in English. Big media coverage.
• Stockholm week, (Stockholmsveckan) is a week of clubbing and partying in mid July when Visby is filled with youths, many of which come from the Swedish capital Stockholm.
• Medieval Week (Medeltidsveckan), a large feast during a whole week in the beginning of August every year. Visitors dress in medieval clothes while visiting the medieval market or the jousting tournament. The feast is concentrated to Visby, but arrangements are held on all of Gotland. 2018 is the 35th anniversary. Visby is crowded during this week, and venues and connections are heavily booked.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Visby

Visby Adelsgatan - Adelsgatan

There are only three ATMs in the old town and port area: one at Donners Plats just as you come up from the water front, one on Adelsgatan, and one on Stora Torget. The one on Stora Torget in the wall of the small grocery store with the hand-painted text saying "Uttagsautomat" is a minor sight in itself. Along the Östercentrum there are several others.

Most shops close at 17:00 on weekdays, 15:00 on Saturdays and are closed on Sundays.

Main shopping areas

• Adelsgatan This is the major shopping street, and by far the most touristy. Don't be discouraged though, it has plenty of interesting shops selling small trinkets and local handicraft. If you venture off this street you'll get to see the beautiful alleys and the smaller streets, which are less crowded, and there are smaller shops hidden here and there.
• Hästgatan
• Sankt Hans Quarter (Sankt Hansgatan) - some clothes and design shops
• Östercentrum (exit the old city through the Österport gate) Modern pedestrian shopping neighborhood with most of the usual European retail outlets, as well as banks, pharmacies, and fast food joints.

Stores

• Akantus - S:t Hansplan GPS: 57.638638, 18.293374 ☎ +46 498-21 28 88 - Sells locally made handicrafts and antiques.
• Antikvariat Drotten - S:t Hansgatan 29 GPS: 57.64044, 18.29447 ☎ +46 498-21 38 30 Opening Hours: Off season: Friday 13:00-17:00, Saturday 11:00-14:00; During season: Monday to Friday 11:00-17:00, Saturday to Sunday 11:00-15:00 A cosy second hand book shop with a stock of some 40,000 books. While most books are in Swedish there is also a considerable English language section.
• Gotlandssmycken - Strandgatan 32 GPS: 57.641474, 18.292756 ☎ +46 70-615 88 85 - A jewelry store selling locally made wares, many of which are created from fossils.
• Gute Art & Design - Hästgatan 10 GPS: 57.638355, 18.293869 ☎ +46 498-24 82 30 - Sells locally produced furniture and carpentry.
• Visby Glasblåseri - studio selling hand made art glass and glassware.
• Ödins Garveri - Tage Cervinsgata 3 GPS: 57.639973, 18.291802 ☎ +46 498-21 00 54 - A tannery store specializing in products from the national symbol of Gotland - the lamb.

Halal Restaurants in Visby

There are countless Halal restaurants in Visby, especially during the summer

Cafés

• Fiket Österport - Österväg 2 GPS: 57.638379, 18.298403 ☎ +46 498-21 73 46 | Opening Hours: Monday Tuesday 11:00-17:00, W-F 11:00-19:00, Saturday 11:00-16:00 A cozy café.
• Glassmagasinet - Skeppsbron 12 GPS: 57.637226, 18.287264 ☎ +46 498-27 84 55 - 30 kr for a 1-scoop cone, 10 kr per additional scoop The largest ice cream parlour in Sweden with over 300 flavors.
• Hedbergs Bok & Musikkafé - Södra Kyrkogatan 4B GPS: 57.639545, 18.296392 ☎ +46 498-27 65 00 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:30-19:00, Friday Saturday 10:30-17:00 - Hedberg's Book & Music café is a cozy cafe which often hosts events such as poetry nights or jazz concerts.
• Josbaren Visby - Hästgatan 4 GPS: 57.638899, 18.292002 Opening Hours: June - Aug 08:00-17:00 daily A smoothie and juice café.
• Siesta Konditori & Café - Österväg 5 GPS: 57.637905, 18.300165 Exit the old town through the eastern gate, walk 100 m along the pedestrian street ☎ +46 498-21 07 15 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00, Saturday 10:00-16:00 Coffee and sandwiches 50 kr - A typical Swedish bakery-cafe with fresh made cakes, sandwiches and beverages. In the summer you can enjoy your coffee in the backyard of the cafe as well, just watch out for the ubiquitous jackdaws that will grab a piece of any unattended food.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Visby

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The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Visby. Key components include:

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Visby

• Clarion Hotel Wisby - Strandgatan 6 GPS: 57.638629, 18.290912 ☎ +46 498-25 75 00 +1170 kr per day for a double bed room
• Donners Hotell - Donners Plats 6 - GPS: 57.638685, 18.291500 ☎ +46 498-25 98 90 +850 kr per day for a double bed room
• Kneippbyn Resort - Kneippbyn 15 GPS: 57.610159, 18.245835 3 kilometers South of the town wall ☎ +46 498-29 61 50 Checkin - From 15:00 / Check-out: Until 11:00 For a double per day B&B is 700 kr, camping 350 kr, cottage 1000 kr and hotel 1800 kr A resort village containing a B&B, hotel, camping sites and cabins. The area is 150 m from the shore and also has a "Summer & Waterland" theme park.
• Mullbärsgårdens Bed & Breakfast - Strandgatan 27 GPS: 57.641829, 18.292009 ☎ +46 70-5134107 - 720 kr for a double bed room
• Hotell Stenugnen - Korsgatan 4 GPS: 57.638262, 18.289480 ☎ +46 498-21 02 11 - 900 kr per day for a double bed room
• Hotell Villa Borgen - Adelsgatan 9-11 GPS: 57.636216, 18.293142 ☎ +46 498-20 33 00 +990 kr per day for a double bed room - Nice rooms, breakfast and location. Good Wi-Fi.
• Visby Fängelse Vandrarhem - Skeppsbron 1 GPS: 57.635936, 18.285571 ☎ +46 498-20 60 50 +A two-bed "cell" is 400 kr off season, 900 kr during summer and 1500 kr during the politicians week - A former prison turned into a hostel.
• Visby Strandby & Norderstrand - Snäckgärdsvägen 32 GPS: 57.654929, 18.307844 800m north of the town wall ☎ +46 498-21 21 57 Checkin - From 15:00 / Check-out: Until 11:00 One camping lot is about 300 kr, one two person cabin is about 700 kr

Telecommunications in Visby

• Almedalsbiblioteket - Cramérgatan 5 GPS: 57.639729, 18.289292 - Free Wi-Fi at the public library.
• Café Amalia - Hästgatan 3 GPS: 57.638838, 18.292493 - Free Wi-Fi for the cafe's clients.
• Tidsfördriv - Hästgatan 12 GPS: 57.638485, 18.294392 - Free Wi-Fi for the cafe's clients.

Travel Next from Visby

• Visit various small villages and other interesting places here on the Gotland island.
• The bigger cities Stockholm and Uppsala are reachable from here without too much effort.
• Ferries connect Visby with Oskarshamn on the coast of Småland.

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