The Top 5 Castles in Gotland
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5
beautiful castles to choose from in Gotland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Gotland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Visby City Wall at the South Gate
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As the strongest, most extensive and best preserved medieval city wall in Scandinavia, the wall forms an important and integral part of the Visby city wall
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Destination Gotland
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Gotland, Sweden's largest island, is a dream destination in the Baltic Sea thanks to its sandy beaches, limestone cliffs, mysterious rock formations, and culinary specialties.
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Visby City Wall (Ringmuren)
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The historic city center is surrounded by a 3.5 km long city wall ("Ringmuren"), which separates the old town from the modern parts of the city. It was built in …
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The Maiden's Tower (Jungfrutornet)
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Jungfrutornet was built in the 15th century to improve the town's defenses against invaders coming from the sea.Tradition has it that the name derives from the legend of Nils Guldsmed's daughter from Unghanse, Öja in southern Gotland.
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Kruttornet (Gunpowder Tower), Visby
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The Powder Tower, built in the 12th century, is the oldest tower of the city wall.
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