Lagerkvist, Claes-Ingvar; Hahn, Gerhard (3 March 2011). "Blågula asteroider"[Blue-yellow asteroids]. www.popularastronomi.se. Populär Astronomi . Retrieved 25 June 2016. [ permanent dead link] Vikingarnas historia". www.rosala-viking-centre.com. Rosala Viking center. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013 . Retrieved 13 June 2014. Wahlberg, Lars. "Cruise Calls 2014, Port of Visby, pdf". www.gotland.se. Port of Visby, Teknikförvaltningen, Hamnavdelningen, Region Gotland. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014 . Retrieved 2 June 2014. And to really get an idea of the island’s wealth in Viking times, drop in to the Gotlands Fornsal Museum, and marvel at the world’s largest hoard of Viking silver, found in a field in Gotland in 1999. The crime novels of Mari Jungstedt, featuring Detective Superintendent Anders Knutas, are set on Gotland.

a b Kadhammar, Peter (18 February 2013). "Blir det krig får armén köpa mat på Ica Maxi"[If the war comes, the army will have to buy their food at Ica Maxi]. www.aftonbladet.se. Aftonbladet. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015 . Retrieved 14 March 2015. Overview of archaeologists' efforts to uncover Viking treasure on Gotland island, Sweden. (more) See all videos for this article The lime-rich soil of Gotland and a favourable climate contribute to plenty of fresh, local produce. If you happen to be in Visby in the early spring, asparagus will be on the menu in all forms.Or try the Liste Gård guest house, a converted barn in the middle of the countryside surrounded by beautiful gardens with a huge hot tub and bikes to rent. Liste Gård guest house She’s right. And it’s something that’s closer to my idea of Vikings, living and working together, celebrating strength and self-reliance as well as creativity. ‘I don’t connect with that idea of ‘marauding Vikings’,’ says Emelie, reading my mind: ‘ – this is a peaceful place. We create and we trade and we’re aware of our Viking inheritance but for us it’s just ‘home’. We do what we like to do in Visby and we’re where we like to be.’ Gotland i siffror 2013 ("Gotland in numbers 2013")". pdf. Region Gotland. p.27. Archived from the original on 10 September 2013 . Retrieved 31 May 2014. The island of Fårö can be reached within a few minutes from Gotland. The ferry to Fårö is free of charge. Barren landscapes, lonely sandy beaches and imposing Rauk fields make it the ideal place to leave everyday life far behind. on Fårö is a perfectly formed sandy bay; take bus #20 from Visby to the ferry at Fårösund, then a taxi to the beach itself; book on t 0498 20 20 00.

a b Olsson, Kjell. "Militärbefälet på Gotland". www.tjelvar.se (in Swedish). Gotlands Militärhistoria och Gotlands Trupper. Archived from the original on 23 March 2015 . Retrieved 14 March 2015.Lindström, Jonathan; Roslund, Curt (2000). "Göran Henrikssons nonsensforskning". Folkvett. Vetenskap och Folkbildning. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014 . Retrieved 9 February 2014. Småland was full of deep coniferous forest, especially in the south, and of lesser importance to Götaland compared to the agricultural areas in Västergötland and Östergötland. But on its Baltic Sea coast lay the important town of Kalmar. In 1397, the Kalmar Union was proclaimed at Kalmar Castle, a personal union of the three countries of Sweden, Denmark and Norway under one King – or initially one Queen, as Queen Margaret I became the first sovereign of this, the largest ever of Scandinavian states. [8] [9] Kalmar Castle – view from the North-Eastern side

In 1996, for the first time, ferries between Gotland and mainland Sweden carried more than 1million passengers in a year. In 2007, the number of passengers exceeded 1.5million. [84] In 2012, the ferries had 1,590,271 passengers and the airlines 327,255 passengers. [85] Even during the COVID-19 pandemic tourism did not change much as Swedes chose to visit the island instead of travelling abroad. [86] Number of tourists from top five countries in 2012 [87] Ett rum för resande, a small and cosy café especially appreciated for the homemade pasta and generous opening times year-round. Since Gotland is mostly flat, it is a cyclist’s dream destination. The Eksta coast is a popular biking option with much to offer. Set within an idyllic nature reserve, this coastal stretch runs across the western side of the island, from the fishing village of Djupvik to Hammarudden. The largest Baltic Sea island, Gotland, is a picture-perfect paradise with a mountainous interior and a shoreline peppered with sandy beaches. Thanks to its stunning scenery, rich history, and delicious local cuisine, it is one of Sweden's most popular tourist destinations. We looked out for him in return,’ Lars remembers. ‘When American tourists would flood in ever summer asking ‘where’s Ingmar Bergman’s house?’ we’d send them in the wrong direction...’ Bergman stayed on Fårö until he died and there’s now a museum on the island dedicated to his work ( bergmancenter.se/in-english/). ‘We still get a lot of tourists on Fårö,’ Lars tells me: ‘– and in Visby. But they often want to see Vikings,’ here he cradles his bare chin, then adds: ‘When that happens, I send them Per’s way.’

The small countries to the south – Finnveden, Kind, Möre, Njudung, Tjust, Tveta, Värend, and Ydre [ citation needed] – were merged into the province of Småland (literally: [the] "small lands"). Off the coast of Småland was the island of Öland, which became a separate province. Dal to the north west became the province of Dalsland. Since 900 Gotland, has been part of Sweden paying axes to the Swedish government for protection but it still remains an independent community with its own language and culture. Due to its insular position, Gotland is administered by both the Administrative County Board and the Region Gotland Municipality. The county board, headed by the governor, is responsible for implementing the goals of the national government while the municipality is tasked with social amenities including public health, public transport, and public education. We pass bucolic countryside punctuated by collections of stones in the shape of a ship – boat-shaped graves intended to help deceased Vikings sail to an afterlife in Valhalla, the majestic golden hall where the god Odin invited anyone deemed worthy to join him and live in bliss. And then we arrive in the middle of actual nowhere - at the Änge picture stones. There are a number of notable people born or living on Gotland, or in other major ways associated with the island. [112] Sport [ edit ] Events [ edit ] GOTLAND I SIFFROR"[GOTLAND IN NUMBERS] (in Swedish). Region Gotland. 2016. p.19. Archived from the original on 10 September 2013 . Retrieved 14 September 2016. Number of permanent employees stationed on the island

S:t Hans, a summertime gem as this garden café is idyllically situated in the S:t Hans Church ruins. Gotland is a fully integrated part of Sweden with no particular autonomy, unlike several other offshore island groups in Europe. Historically there was a linguistic difference between the archipelago and the mainland with Gutnish being the native language. In recent centuries, Swedish took over almost entirely and the island is virtually monolingually Swedish in modern times. The archipelago is a very popular domestic tourist destination for mainland Swedes, with the population rising to very high numbers during summers. Among reasons include the sunny climate and the extensive shoreline on mild water. During summer Visby hosts the political event Almedalen Week followed by the Medieval Week, further boosting visitor numbers. In winter, Gotland usually remains surrounded by ice-free water and has mild weather.

Hanseatic town of Visby

a b c d "Gotland i siffror, pdf". www.gotland.se. Region Gotland. pp.65–67. Archived from the original on 10 September 2013 . Retrieved 13 June 2014. Gotland lies 56 miles east of the Swedish mainland and 81miles from the Baltic nations ( Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia). Although Gotland is the name given to the main island, the adjacent 14 islands are considered part of Gotland and its Gotlandic culture. As the largest Island, Gotland boasts the longest coastline of pristine sandy beaches covering 500 miles. History Ann-Marie Pettersson, ed. (2008). Spillingsskatten: Gotland i vikingatidens världshandel. Visby: Länsmuseet på Gotland. ISBN 978-91-88036-69-8. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014 . Retrieved 17 June 2014. Gibson, Olov (2013). "Gotlands slipskåror: spår av friktionsbromsar hos väderkvarnar?". Fornvännen. 108 (2): 130–133. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023 . Retrieved 13 June 2014.