Best Landmarks Near Jungfrun (Gotland)

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The best landmarks near Jungfrun

49 landmarks

  1. Tourist attraction4.42,075 reviews

    (Great Square)

    Great Square, known locally as Stora Torget, forms the lively heart of Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage town on Gotland, Sweden. This medieval plaza buzzes with cafes, shops, and historic charm, surrounded by ancient church ruins like S:ta Karin and framed by cobblestone streets. It's a perfect spot to soak in the Hanseatic trading past amid vibrant daily life, markets, and architectural treasures from the 13th century.

    Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs

    49 min drive · 24 kmStora TORGET 2, 621 56 Visby

  2. Tourist attraction4.31,567 reviews

    Långe Erik

    Standing on the tiny island of Stora Grundet at Öland’s northernmost point, Långe Erik is a whitewashed limestone lighthouse built in 1845; its cylindrical tower rises about 32 metres and offers a commanding panoramic view of the Baltic and the skerries around Byxelkrok. The tower and adjacent keeper’s buildings form a compact historic complex that’s open to visitors in summer and evokes Sweden’s maritime past.

    Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs

    197 min drive · 98 kmHolmvägen 101, 387 75 Byxelkrok

  3. Tourist attraction4.51,382 reviews

    (Eastern Gate)

    Österport, the Eastern Gate of Visby's medieval city wall, stands as a majestic twin-towered portal built in the late 13th century. This historic landmark marks the entrance to the UNESCO-listed old town from the east, connecting to central Gotland routes and overlooking a modern shopping area. Pedestrian-friendly and open around the clock, it offers a tangible link to the Hanseatic era amid Gotland's rugged limestone landscape.

    Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs

    49 min drive · 25 kmSödra Murgatan 53, 621 57 Visby

  4. Tourist attraction4.71,165 reviews

    Visby Town Wall

    A well‑preserved medieval curtain of stone that encircles Visby’s old town, the Visby Town Wall stretches for roughly 3.4 km and features dozens of towers and gates built in the 13th–14th centuries. Part of Visby’s UNESCO World Heritage area, the wall frames cobbled lanes, ruined churches and sea views; sections are walkable and the structure reads like an open‑air chapter of Hanseatic history.

    Open 24 hoursTime to spend 1–3 hrs

    48 min drive · 24 km621 56 Visby

  5. National reserve4.4870 reviews

    Ölands Norra Udde

    Ölands Norra Udde marks the northernmost tip of Öland, Sweden's second-largest island, featuring the iconic Långe Erik lighthouse, windswept nature reserve landscapes, rich birdlife, and a historic bay. This protected area offers rugged coastal beauty, walking trails through alvar grasslands and forests, and panoramic Baltic Sea views, embodying the island's wild, untamed spirit.

    Daily 10:00–18:00Time to spend 1–3 hrs

    198 min drive · 99 kmHolmvägen 99, 387 75 Byxelkrok

  6. Tourist attraction4.4786 reviews

    Söderport

    Söderport is the medieval southern gateway into Visby’s walled old town on Gotland, a sturdy stone portal in the island’s 13th‑century ring wall that marks the historic threshold between the town and the surrounding lanes. Facing the cobbled square of Södertorg and flanked by sections of the well‑preserved wall, Söderport frames views into the compact medieval streets and nearby church ruins and is open to the public year‑round for strolling and photography.

    Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–1.5 hrs

    50 min drive · 25 kmSöderväg 1, 621 58 Visby

  7. Tourist attraction4.0672 reviews

    Fårö Lighthouse

    Perched on the easternmost tip of Fårö island off Gotland's coast, this historic 1847 lighthouse stands as a sentinel over the Baltic Sea. Though inaccessible to visitors, it anchors dramatic coastal scenery with sweeping ocean views, nearby hiking trails, and adjacent sandy beaches like Norsta Auren, blending maritime heritage with natural beauty in a remote, windswept setting.

    Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs

    104 min drive · 52 kmFÅRÖ HOLMUDDEN 6222, 624 67 Fårö

  8. Tourist attraction4.5486 reviews

    St. Nicolai Ruin

    A wide, atmospheric medieval church ruin tucked inside Visby's ring of ancient walls, St. Nicolai (Sankt Nikolai) dates to the 13th century and carries the layered story of sailors, Dominican friars and the Lübeck attack of 1525. Its open nave, weathered stonework and upright west gable create a dramatic acoustic shell that hosts summer concerts and seasonal events, while stone graves and carved details hint at the site’s former religious and mercantile life.

    Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs

    48 min drive · 24 kmSmedjegatan 19, 621 55 Visby

  9. Historical landmark4.4497 reviews

    Galgberget, Visby

    Galgberget is a small, windswept nature reserve and historic hill just outside Visby, crowned by the island’s medieval gallows — a ring of limestone pillars and a low stone wall that marks where public executions were carried out for centuries. The site combines raw coastal scenery, archaeological remains (including a lime kiln and burial finds), and panoramic views over Visby and the Baltic Sea, offering a somber but powerful glimpse of Gotland’s past.

    Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs

    46 min drive · 23 kmLummelundsväg, 621 55 Visby

  10. Cathedral4.6434 reviews

    Visby Cathedral

    Visby Cathedral, or Sankta Maria Domkyrka, stands as Gotland's most prominent medieval landmark in the heart of Visby's UNESCO-listed old town. Constructed from local limestone starting in the late 12th century for German Hanseatic traders, this Gothic masterpiece features three distinctive towers, intricate gargoyles, and a rich interior with 13th-18th century artifacts. Open daily 9am-5pm (extended in summer), it serves as both active parish church and pilgrimage site, hosting masses, concerts, and guided tours of its atmospheric attic and hidden chambers. A timeless symbol of Visby's Hanseatic heritage amid the island's church ruins.

    Daily 9:00–17:00Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs

    48 min drive · 24 km621 56 Visby

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