Town in Gotland, Sweden
Visby
Walled medieval town on the island of Gotland: cobbled lanes, rose-covered ruins and Baltic beaches. Busy and pricey in summer, almost closed in winter; ferry or flight needed.
At a glance
- Safety5/5Very safeDetails
- Monthly budget$1,990–2,990Comfortable, one person · kr20,000–30,000Details
- Value for money48/100Better value than 47% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goJun–AugWarmest: Jul, 20°CDetails
- Air quality6.6 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2021) · Fairly cleanDetails
- Internet196 MbpsFixed broadband, Sweden medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is safe, but summer droughts can bring watering bans; refill bottles at cafés.Details
- LGBTQ+5/5Very welcomingDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: spoken almost everywhereDetails
- Doctor's visit$80–149Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundGotlandsbuss (island buses)Very walkableDetails
- Cash or cardPractically cashlessPractically cashless; cards are accepted everywhere including farm shops.Details
Where to stay in Visby
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Inside the ring wall (Innerstaden) | Medieval streets, restaurants and sights on foot |
| Just outside the wall | Cheaper stays near the harbor and Almedalen park |
Apps that work in Visby
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp, Messenger
- SL: Stockholm transit tickets and journey planner
- SJ: Train tickets and seat bookings
- Taxis: No ride apps; taxis are few and must be booked by phone. Book ahead in summer or ferry arrival times.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Sweden.
- Practically cashless Practically cashless; cards are accepted everywhere including farm shops. Carry a card, not cash.
- Currency: Krona (SEK). US$1 ≈ kr10.04 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: ATMs (Bankomat) are scarce but usually add no local fee; avoid Euronet and decline currency conversion.
- Tipping: Not expected. Rounding up or 5–10% for good table service is common; nothing at counters.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work everywhere; Swish needs a Swedish bank account and BankID, so visitors can't use it.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Schengen member: non-EU visitors give fingerprints and a face photo to the Entry/Exit System (EES) on first entry.
- ETIAS pre-travel authorisation isn't required yet and has no confirmed start date; check the EU site before you fly.
Emergency numbers
Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Comviq and Lycamobile prepaid SIMs sell at Pressbyrån, 7-Eleven and supermarkets; EU roaming rules apply to EU SIMs. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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