Visborg, Visby

Name: Visborg
Address: Södra Slottsgränd 4, Visby, Sweden

#9 among attractions in Visby

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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. ()

Local name: Visborgs slott Coordinates: 57°38'7"N, 18°17'10"E

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Södra Slottsgränd 4Visby Sweden

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

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

0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Gotland Museum, Visby
10 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...
0.5 miNE
City wall
Visby City Wall, Visby
12 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...
0.5 miNE
Ruins, Romanesque architecture
Saint Lars church ruin, Visby
14 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.
0.6 miNE
Historical place, Church, Romanesque architecture
Visby Cathedral, Visby
16 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...
0.6 miNE
Church
Body of Christ Church, Visby
15 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...
0.4 miNE
Scenic city green space and event site
Almedalen, Visby
11 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.
0.7 miS
Church
Visborgskyrkan, Gotland
19 min walk • Visborg Church is a church in Visby, on the island of Gotland in Sweden. The church was built in 1969 and designed by architect Per Erik Nilsson. It's built of brick and pine wood.
0.4 miNE
Church
Vårdklockan Church, Visby
11 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.
0.8 miSE
Church
Pentecostal Church of Visby, Visby
21 min walk • The Pentecostal Church of Visby is a church belonging to the Swedish Pentecostal Movement in Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland. It has been in use since 1988.
~1780 ftNE
Music venue, Library
Almedalsbiblioteket, Visby
9 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.
1.6 miNE
Park
Galgberget
40 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Visborg?

Nearby attractions include Ringmuren, Visby (7 min walk), Almedalsbiblioteket, Visby (9 min walk), Almedalens scen, Visby (10 min walk), Gotland Museum, Visby (10 min walk).

How to get to Visborg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Visborg:

Ferry

Visby - Nynäshamn (7 min walk)
Visby - Oskarshamn • Lines: Oskarshamn-Visby, Visby - Oskarshamn (9 min walk)

Bus

Öb • Lines: 10 (9 min walk)
Visby busstation • Lines: 10 (10 min walk)