Visby Cruise Port Guide

Visby, Sweden — cruise port — Żeglarz · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Photos: Żeglarz (Public domain) · via Wikimedia Commons; Birgitta Signer, Henrik Baumgärtel, Tino Talvitie, Inna Turchyn, Kersti Arula · via Google Maps

Country:: Sweden
Region:: Baltic
Coordinates:: 57.6290° N, 18.3071° E

About Visby

Visby operates as a cruise port from May through September, offering excellent conditions for exploring one of Scandinavia's most significant medieval destinations. The season provides extended daylight hours ideal for shore excursions across the island of Gotland.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its remarkably intact medieval character. The town wall encircles the centre and stands as one of the most distinctive features, with a rating of 4.7 from 1,288 reviews. Other historical landmarks within close reach include Österport (Eastern Gate) and Norderport (Northern Gate), both highly rated by visitors. The Great Square and several church ruins complete the medieval atmosphere that has survived since the Late Middle Ages.

What to see near the port

Most attractions lie within 2.4 km of the port, making them easily accessible on foot or by local transport. DBW's Botanical Garden offers a change of pace with a 4.6 rating from 2,340 reviews. History enthusiasts will find plenty to explore amongst the preserved stone houses and decorative alleyways that characterise Visby's old town.

Visby connects to other Baltic cruises, with nearby ports including Copenhagen, Gdańsk, Helsinki and Kiel.

Visby is an urban area in Sweden and the seat of Gotland Municipality in Gotland County on the island of Gotland with 24,330 inhabitants as of 2017. Visby is also the episcopal see for the Diocese of Visby. The Hanseatic city of Visby is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Scandinavia, and, since 1995, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Among the most notable historical remains are the 3.4 km (2.1 mi) long town wall that encircles the town center, and a number of church ruins and its small decorative alleyways. The decline as a Hanseatic city in the Late Middle Ages was the cause for many stone houses being preserved in their original medieval style.

Things to do in Visby on a port day

Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.

Photo: TZ Cheng · via Google Maps
Historical landmark

Great Square

4.4 (2,386) 1.4 km from port

Near: ICA Nära Torgkassen (34 m) · S:ta Karin ruin (34 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Atmospheric square with live music competing for attention from the different terraces and that one rock guitar musician with hearing…” — Paul De Roos
- 5 · “This square has a charming and cozy atmosphere that makes it very pleasant to spend time in. The restaurants are…” — Ali Gharbi
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Photo: Heather McDougall · via Google Maps
Botanical garden

DBW's Botanical Garden

4.6 (2,340) 1.8 km from port

Serene, scenic botanic garden with paths meandering through plants & trees, both native & exotic.

Near: Kärleksporten (72 m) · Fiskargränd (129 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Free garden, beautiful and calming space in the middle of Visby.” — N A
- 5 · “We came in mid may and even then it was really gorgeous. I love the meandering footpaths, gorgeous well planned…” — Maria Ngo
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Photo: Anders Linde · via Google Maps
Historical landmark

Österport (Eastern Gate)

4.5 (1,576) 1.2 km from port

Near: Visby Hyrcykel Österport (36 m) · Östercentrum (44 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “We thoroughly enjoyed our visit from the cruise ship. The shuttle bus picked us up at the ship, and dropped…” — OldDude Nord
- 5 · “It is the eastern entrance through the medieval wall of Visby. The ring wall is mostly well kept and complete.…” — Tobias K
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Historical landmark

Visby Town Wall

4.7 (1,288) 1.7 km from port

Medieval city walls dating from the 14th century, incorporating defensive towers.

Near: Norderport (Northern Gate) (70 m) · East Graves (147 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Fabulous medieval city to visit. Cobblestone streets, stone walls, plenty of shops and restaurants. Wonderful town square, botanical garden.” — Ann Michalski
- 5 · “Great place and really cool. Feels like your in a castle but if you get bored there are also tons…” — Axel Friberg
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Historical landmark

Galgberget, Visby

4.4 (603) 2.4 km from port

Near: Camp (335 m) · Forellen Förskola (446 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Always a beautiful walk - this day on Kärleksstigen - the lower path.” — Anna Stenius
- 5 · “Nothing like visiting the gallows where people were hanged hundreds of years ago. If you live history, this is a…” — Steve Head (The Steven Head Agency)
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Historical landmark

Norderport (Northern Gate)

4.6 (299) 1.8 km from port

Near: Visby Town Wall (69 m) · Sankt Göransporten (117 m)
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Beautiful and full of history place.” — Marino Bruschini
- 5 · “Norderport is one of Visby’s most iconic and well-preserved medieval gates, and it’s definitely worth a stop while exploring the…” — Celine Laflamme
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Historical landmark

Visborg

4.4 (106) 1.5 km from port

Near: Visby Fängelse (59 m) · Solhem Basecamp Gotland (105 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Nice town and historic walls that you can access.” — Trevor Hopper
- 5 · “The ruins are not a lot to see but it would’ve looked phenomenal if it wasn’t blown up by the…” — Vilgot Björling
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Tourist attraction

Kajsarporten

4.3 (55) 1.1 km from port

Near: Kajsar Tower (40 m) · Wisby Hof (51 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “If you were going to the bus station, that gate is close!” — Liza Magnusson
- 5 · “Excellent place! Lovely, well preserved area of the magnificent city walls.” — Henri Salmi (Henkka)
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