Visby Airport is not located much further away from Visby city in Sweden. It is an international airport ranked 12th largest in Sweden. Due to tourist season, the traffic of this airport varies. More passengers arrive at Visby Airport during summer than in winter.
Get around the city of Visby
You might need a rental car or have to choose the public transport from the airport to reach the city, because it is around 3.5 km away. However, to get around the city center you might not need any transport service, because this city is small enough to cover by the foot. However, from the tourist’s point of view you should have a rental car with you because you are not only going to get around the inner city, rather you are going to visit many tourist destinations located nearby this city.
Famous tourist things to do and see
As the summer is the main tourism season, therefore, many of the tourist attractions are open during summer in particular.
- City RingWall - It is roughly 11 meters in height and around 3.5 km long ring wall built in the 13th century. However, with the severity of the time it isn’t intact as originally, but still 3 gates and 36 towers are present today. Now the government is paying more attention to preserve it. It is one of the walls that are preserved best in Europe. If you want to have a splendid view of the wall, just walk a little to the north gate.
- Botanical Garden - You will find an absolutely beautiful botanical garden in the city. Here you will find one of the best sceneries in this city comprises of mainly the ruins and trees.
- Church Ruins - In the old town, you will find several church ruins worth paying a visit. Ruins of St. Gerturde, St. Hans, St. Clemens, St. Nicolaus, and St. Karin are famous places to visit. The ruins of St. Karin are considered the most reminiscent in this city as this church was built in 1283.
- Museums and Art - You will find a couple of good museums with full display of local historic values, their culture and art. Moreover, you will find a decent science museum for your kids around here as well.
There are tons of things to do for you after landing at Visby Airport. Once you hire a car from the airport or any place around, you will spend your vacation even with more comfort and have even more fun.