Excursion A glimpse of visby tour at Visby

Experience the splendid history and sights of Visby during a panoramic drive of this medieval walled town.

Board your coach, for a panoramic tour around the charming walled city, since 1995 a UNESCO, world heritage site.

Visby City Walls

Visby is an outstanding example of a Northern European walled Hanseatic town, that in a unique way has preserved its townscape and its valuable buildings. The town wall, dating back to the 13th century is almost 3.5 kms long, 10-11 meters in height and encircles the old stone houses, churches and street system. During the middle ages Visby was an important seat of the emerging Hansa, a trade monopoly federation of mainly German cities, that from the mid-11th to the mid-16th century formed a joint-trade in the North of Europe and the Baltic Sea.

Almedalen Medieval Harbour

Make a short stop at Almedalen, the former medieval harbor, today the site of the famous Political Week that takes place every year in July gathering the whole elite of Swedish politicians. Here you can see the oldest parts of the city wall, built as a protection for enemies approaching from the sea. Enjoy the view of houses and ruins of Visby stretching skyways.

St Mary's Cathedral, Galgberget Cliff

Drive along the eastern side of the wall, where you can get a glimpse of the roof tops of Visby and the great St Mary's Cathedral, built in the beginning of the 13th century. Continue along the sea, pass Visby Hospital where the patients can enjoy the beautiful view over the sea, until you reach Galgberget, Gallows Hill, a high lime-stone cliff with a beautiful view of the ocean and the outskirts of Visby. At the end of the cliff you can see 3 stone-pillars standing in a circle which are the remaining ruins of a "gallows". These gallows are Northern Europe´s only remains of a gallows, which in earlier times were used for executions.

Panoramic sightseeing on the way back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Visby, Almedalen Harbour, Cathedral of St. Mary's, Galgberget Cliff, City Walls

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking, including a flat walk of about 25 minutes across Almedalen. This tour is recommended for guests with limited mobility and for those who utilise a wheelchair. We suggest you wear flat, comfortable shoes.