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View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA tourist city (a medieval World Heritage city)

Visby

Visby · Sweden · View on map

Located in the Baltic Sea at the center of Gotland, Visby is known for its old town enclosed by medieval walls. It is a base for Baltic cruises, with medieval streets and church ruins among its best-known sights.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Visby · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 24,000 people
Population
Cool semi-continental climate influenced by the Baltic Sea. Summers are mild, while winters are cold.
Climate
Swedish
Language
Swedish krona (SEK)
Currency
June to August
Best time to visit
Local food
Pickled herringcrayfishsaefruglas (saffron pancake)crispbreadmeatballs
Sights
Visby city walls (World Heritage site)St. Mary's CathedralCobblestone alleys of the old townBotanical GardenGotland Historical Museum
Monthly average high / low temperatures
2°
-2°Jan
2°
-3°Feb
4°
-2°Mar
10°
1°Apr
15°
5°May
19°
10°Jun
22°
13°Jul
21°
13°Aug
17°
10°Sep
11°
6°Oct
6°
3°Nov
4°
0°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: VISBY_FLYGPLATS · about 3.9 km from port · elevation difference about 37 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)147 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

SEK 9.69
Water 500 ml
SEK 47.00
Coffee
SEK 132.00
Inexpensive meal
SEK 46.50
Local beer
SEK 69.00
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Stockholm (about 190 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

VBY
Visby Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 4.4 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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