Eskelhem, Gotland

#10 among attractions in Gotland

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Eskelhem is a populated area, a socken, on the Swedish island of Gotland. The area is rural with farms. It comprises the same area as the administrative Eskelhem District, established on 1 January 2016. ()

Alternative names: Area: 14.67 mi²Coordinates: 57°29'22"N, 18°12'35"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Gnisvärd, Träkumla Church, Hogrän Church, Mästerby Church.

3.8 miW
Area
Gnisvärd, Gotland
98 min walk • Gnisvärd, is a fishing village in Tofta on the central west coast of the island of Gotland, Sweden. Gnisvärd is mostly known for its stone ships and harbor.
6.2 miNE
Church
Träkumla Church
159 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.
3.8 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Hogrän Church
97 min walk • Hogrän Church is a medieval church in Hogrän on the Swedish island of Gotland. It was built in stages between the 12th and 14th century, and contains several medieval church fittings. It belongs to the Church of Sweden and lies in the Diocese of Visby.
3.8 miE
Church
Mästerby Church
96 min walk • Mästerby Church is a medieval church in Mästerby on the Swedish island of Gotland. It is richly decorated with medieval murals. Mästerby Church belongs to the Diocese of Visby.
3.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Paviken
87 min walk • Paviken is a lake in Västergarn on the western side of the island of Gotland. The lake is a popular birding and fishing site. The lake is drained by the river Idå.
4.6 miNE
Church
Stenkumla Church
117 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.
4.2 miS
Stela
Gotland Runic Inscription 181, Gotland
107 min walk • This Viking Age runestone, designated as G 181 in the Rundata catalog, was originally located at a church at Sanda, Gotland, Sweden, and is believed to depict the three Norse pagan gods Odin, Thor, and Freyr.
4.2 miS
Church
Sanda Church
107 min walk • Sanda Church is a medieval church on the island of Gotland, Sweden. Its oldest parts date from the middle of the 13th century. It belongs to the Diocese of Visby.
2.7 miNW
Church, Gothic architecture
Tofta Church
69 min walk • Tofta Church is a medieval church in Tofta on the Swedish island of Gotland. It belongs to the Church of Sweden and lies in the Diocese of Visby.
4 miSW
Church
Västergarn Church
103 min walk • Västergarn Church is a medieval Lutheran church in Västergarn on the island of Gotland, Sweden. It belongs to the Diocese of Visby.
4.6 miNE
Stela
Gotland Runic Inscription 207, Gotland
117 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.