Visby

Cruise to Visby on a Baltic Cruise
Located on the Swedish island of Gotland, the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Visby is one of the most remarkable in Scandinavia. Known for its incredible scenic beauty and stunning historic sites, this former Hanseatic City has to be seen to be truly appreciated.
The “City of Roses and Ruins” is like a living museum, and is renowned for its well-preserved medieval wall and defensive towers.[ReadMoreMob] Uncovering the 12th century Gunpowder Tower, Love Gate and Långa Lisa – the wall’s tallest tower, is highly recommended. Visby’s wonderful Old Town is home to 15 of Visby’s 17 medieval churches, and the Burmeister House – the town’s oldest merchant house – St. Mary’s Cathedral, and a beautiful botanical garden can also be found within its ancient walls. The main square, Stora Torget, has cobblestone streets lined with charming cafés and restaurants.
Top Experiences
Visby City Wall
Arguably the most famous attraction in Visby is its medieval city wall, said to be the strongest and best-preserved of its kind in Scandinavia. This spectacular wall, which stretches for almost three and a half kilometres (two miles), was built from limestone in the 13th century to protect Visby. The wall features 44 towers, 36 of which are still intact, including the 12th century Gunpowder Tower, Love Gate and Långa Lisa – the wall’s tallest tower.
Botanical Gardens Visby
Visby Botanical Gardens are regarded as one of the best in Sweden, home to a wide range of trees, flowers and plants from all over the world. Within the Botanical Gardens lies the mossy, ivy-covered ruins of Church of St Olaf, which was built in the 13th century and once one of the biggest and most lavish churches in the area.
Medieval Churches
Gotland is home to 92 medieval churches, so there are many for visitors to discover. One of the most impressive medieval church ruins is St Karins Kyrka (St Catherine’s), which was founded by the Franciscans in 1233 and still dominates Visby’s skyline today. Other notable ruins include the Helge and Kyrka, which was built in 1200 and is the only stone-built octagonal church in Sweden.
Cruises to Visby

Sweden's Scenic Waterways & Cities
Departs: Rosyth (Edinburgh) • Thu 28 May 2020
11 nights • Balmoral • L2011
- Combining visits to captivating destinations with explorations of beautiful fjords and archipelagos, this very special cruise is the perfect way to appreciate Sweden’s spellbinding scenic beauty and cultural pleasures.
- You’ll enjoy an extended stay in Stockholm, with ample time to uncover the capital’s churches, canals and historical sites, and sail through the sprawling Stockholm Archipelago – an unforgettable cruising experience.
- Sailing the Swedish fjords will present scenes to savour too, while visits to the UNESCO-listed Visby and Gothenburg – rich in absorbing museums, gardens and picturesque waterways – make for rewarding explorations.
From £1,499pp
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Exploring the Capitals of the Baltic
Departs: Rosyth (Edinburgh) • Mon 08 Jun 2020
14 nights • Balmoral • L2012
- This immersive cruise is as rewarding as it gets, affording opportunities to uncover the seemingly endless highlights of big-hitting, attraction-packed destinations in the Baltic and Scandinavia.
- In Scandinavia, you can immerse yourself in Copenhagen’s Royal heritage and Stockholm’s pop culture; sail the spectacular Stockholm Archipelago; and uncover Oslo’s artistic and aesthetic treasures.
- You’ll also visit enchanting Riga, UNESCO-listed Visby, and stop overnight in St Petersburg, for chances to see world-famous landmarks and spend savour an evening at the quintessential Russian ballet.
From £1,999pp
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Sweden's Scenic Waterways & Cities
Departs: Dover • Fri 24 Jul 2020
11 nights • Boudicca • D2019
- Discover the very best that Sweden has to offer on this very special summertime sailing that combines diverse destinations with breathtaking waterways to present you with a plethora of cultural, historical and scenic highlights.
- You’ll revel in the idyllic scenes of west-coast fjords; delight in the medieval gems of Helsingborg and UNESCO-listed Visby; and uncover a harmonious mix of old and new treasures in classically Swedish Malmö.
- The main event is an overnight stay in stunning Stockholm, affording time to take in the capital’s many museums, palaces and historic districts at leisure, before enjoying a memorable exploration of the sprawling Stockholm Archipelago.
From £1,599pp
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Sailing to the Heart of the Baltic
Departs: Southampton • Tue 28 Jul 2020
14 nights • Braemar • M2019
- Docking closer to the heart of a string of attraction-packed rich cities, Braemar brings the Baltic’s greatest architectural treasures, legendary landmarks and cultural highlights within easy reach.
- See the art-nouveau delights of Riga and Helsinki; explore Visby’s beautifully preserved Old Town; see the impressive Royal Palaces of Copenhagen; and unwind with an authentic Finnish sauna experience.
- Spectacular St Petersburg will be a highlight to savour: stopping overnight affords opportunities to seek-out the gems of the ‘Jewel in the Baltic Crown’ and even feel the emotion of an evening at the magical Russian ballet.
From £1,999pp
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Capital Cities of the Baltic
Departs: Newcastle • Sun 02 Aug 2020
14 nights • Balmoral • L2019
- With visits to six diverse destinations, including four charismatic capitals and the ‘Jewel in the Baltic Crown’, you’ll revel in an extensive list of unforgettable sights and experiences on this immersive cruise.
- In Scandinavia, you can immerse yourself in Copenhagen’s Royal heritage and Stockholm’s pop culture; sail the spectacular Stockholm Archipelago; and uncover Oslo’s artistic and aesthetic treasures.
- You’ll also visit enchanting Riga, UNESCO-listed Visby, and stop overnight in St Petersburg, for an opportunity to see world-famous landmarks and spend savour an evening at the quintessential Russian ballet.
From £1,999pp
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Sweden's Scenic Waterways & Cities
Departs: Newcastle • Sun 16 Aug 2020
11 nights • Balmoral • L2020
- Combining visits to captivating destinations with explorations of beautiful fjords and archipelagos, this very special cruise is the perfect way to appreciate Sweden’s spellbinding scenic beauty and cultural pleasures.
- You’ll enjoy an extended stay in Stockholm, with ample time to uncover the capital’s churches, canals and historical sites, and sail through the sprawling Stockholm Archipelago – an unforgettable cruising experience.
- Sailing the Swedish fjords will present scenes to savour too, while visits to the UNESCO-listed Visby and Gothenburg – rich in absorbing museums, gardens and picturesque waterways – make for rewarding explorations.
From £1,599pp
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