Galgberget

#607 among destinations in Sweden

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Galgberget is a nature reserve just north of Visby on Gotland, Sweden. The area is bounded to the west by the cliff edge, in the east by County Road 149, and in the south by the town of Visby. ()

Local name: Galgberget, Visby Area: 136.33 acres (0.213 mi²)Elevation: 121 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 57°39'11"N, 18°18'45"E

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Galgberget – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gotland Museum, Visby City Wall, Saint Lars church ruin, Visby Cathedral.

1.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Gotland Museum, Visby
31 min walk • Nestled within the medieval town of Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the island of Gotland, Sweden, lies the Gotland Museum – a treasure trove of the island's rich history and cultural heritage. This comprehensive museum provides visitors with an in-depth look...
1.1 miSW
City wall
Visby City Wall, Visby
29 min walk • Visby City Wall, a striking symbol of the medieval heritage of Visby, Sweden, stands as a formidable testament to the city's historical significance. Constructed during the 13th and 14th centuries, this impressive fortification encircles the old town and serves as one...
1 miSW
Ruins, Romanesque architecture
Saint Lars church ruin, Visby
27 min walk • In the heart of Visby, a city on the island of Gotland, Sweden, lies the evocative Saint Lars church ruin. This medieval structure, dating back to the 13th century, stands as a testament to Visby's rich history and its era of religious significance.
0.9 miSW
Historical place, Church, Romanesque architecture
Visby Cathedral, Visby
24 min walk • Visby Cathedral, also known as Saint Mary's Cathedral, stands as a prominent landmark in the heart of Visby, a historic city on the Swedish island of Gotland. This ecclesiastical gem, built in the 12th century, is an exemplary showcase of medieval architecture, with...
1 miSW
Church
Body of Christ Church, Visby
25 min walk • Located in the historic city of Visby, on the picturesque island of Gotland, Sweden, the Body of Christ Church stands as a testament to the island's rich medieval past. This church, also known as Kristi Lekamens kyrka in Swedish, is a significant relic of religious...
1.2 miSW
Scenic city green space and event site
Almedalen, Visby
30 min walk • Almedalen is a park in the Swedish city of Visby on the island of Gotland. It is well known in Sweden as the central site of the annual Almedalen Week. In medieval times the area, just outside the city walls, was the city harbour.
1.2 miSW
Church
Vårdklockan Church, Visby
31 min walk • Vårdklockan Church is a church in Visby, on the island of Gotland in Sweden. It belongs to the Protestant Uniting Church in Sweden.
1.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Visborg, Visby
40 min walk • Visborg refers to a fortress in the town of Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland. Successive fortresses were built in Visby, though Visborg is usually in reference to the castle built here by King Eric of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
1.2 miSW
Music venue, Library
Almedalsbiblioteket, Visby
32 min walk • Almedalsbiblioteket is a public and university library in Visby, jointly run by Region Gotland and Uppsala University Library. The library has been housed in a purpose-built building at Almedalen in central Visby since 2001.
1.2 miSW
57°38'24"N • 18°17'28"E
Almedalens scen, Visby
31 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.1 miSW
Ruins
St.Katarina ruins, Visby
28 min walk • Sankta Katarina kyrkoruin, also called Sankta Karin kyrkoruin, is a church building in Visby in the Visby diocese. It was originally built by the Franciscan Order for the Visby Convent, founded in 1233.