Västerhejde kyrka

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Västerhejde Church is a medieval church in Västerhejde on the island of Gotland, Sweden. Dating from the 13th century, it was somewhat altered during the 19th century. It belongs to the Diocese of Visby. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°34'50"N, 18°14'53"E

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VÄSTERHEJDE ANNEX 732Visby 621 99 GotlandSweden

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Västerhejde kyrka – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

4.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Gotland Museum, Visby
113 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...
4.5 miN
City wall
Visby City Wall, Visby
114 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...
4.5 miN
Ruins, Romanesque architecture
Saint Lars church ruin, Visby
116 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.
4.4 miN
Scenic city green space and event site
Almedalen, Visby
114 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.
3.3 miNE
Church
Visborgskyrkan, Gotland
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4.4 miNE
Church
Vårdklockan Church, Visby
112 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.
3.3 miNE
Church
Terra Nova Church, Gotland
83 min walk • Terra Nova Church Swedish: Terra Nova kyrkan is a church in Visby, on the Swedish island Gotland. The church was designed by Hans Wieland and was inaugurated in 1983. It was inaugurated by Bishop Tore Furberg.
4 miN
Forts and castles
Visborg, Visby
103 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.
2.8 miSE
Church
Träkumla Church
71 min walk • Träkumla Church is a medieval church on the Swedish island of Gotland, in the Baltic Sea. The church retains some murals and furnishings from the Middle Ages. It belongs to the Diocese of Visby.
2.4 miS
Church
Stenkumla Church
61 min walk • Stenkumla Church is a medieval church in Stenkumla on the island of Gotland, Sweden. It belongs to the Diocese of Visby. During the Middle Ages, the church was dedicated to Saint Lawrence.
2.4 miS
Stela
Gotland Runic Inscription 207, Gotland
62 min walk • The Gotland Runic Inscription 207 is a Viking Age runestone engraved in Old Norse with the Younger Futhark runic alphabet. It is from c. 1100 and is located behind the organ in the tower room of Stenkumla Church on Gotland.