A vibrant rose bush with numerous bright red flowers in full bloom, growing against the white stucco exterior of a building. The building features arched windows and door frames painted in a deep red color that complements the roses. — Visby

Visby is a charming medieval town with cobblestone streets, unique vibes, and plenty of places to enjoy a meal, a drink, or some ice cream. It’s a great coolcation destination if you visit in the summer.

A dish with several pieces of ravioli on a beige, textured ceramic plate. The ravioli are topped with finely chopped green onions and garnished with walnuts, sliced radishes, and a green sauce. This dish is served on a wooden table. — Bryggeriet Mat & Malt in Visby

Bryggeriet Mat & Malt

Bryggeriet Mat & Malt, the restaurant that shares a building with Barlingbo Bryggeri, is a great choice for foodies and craft beer enthusiasts. The menu brings together the best of local cuisine made with local ingredients, curated to pair perfectly with Barlingbo’s selection of beers.

Bryggeriet Mat & Malt in Visby

Tasting flights of 4 beers are available anytime at the bar. They also offer brewery tours every Friday and occasional beer and cheese tastings on Saturdays, reservations required for both, see their website for details.

Hop Shed Brew Pub

Located outside of the city center in an industrial area of Visby with a laid-back vibe, Hop Shed Brew Pub is a must-visit destination for craft beer enthusiasts. They serve a variety of beers from their own Hop Shed Brewery, plus craft beer from other local and international breweries.

A serving of crispy, golden-brown tater tots garnished with finely chopped green onions. The tater tots are arranged in an oval-shaped, rustic wooden dish. Accompanying the tater tots is a small cup of creamy, orange-colored dipping sauce. — Hop Shed Brew Pub in Visby

It’s possible to get a tasting flight of your choice of any 4 beers on tap anytime if you want to try a variety of beers, and they have their own beer festival every year on a weekend in mid-July. Getting there requires some advance planning, since although it’s technically possible to walk from Visby and there is a bus that stops a reasonable distance away, these options require walking on a busy road with no sidewalk or bike path, so either a taxi or a designated driver is recommended. They do have a good selection of interesting non-alcoholic beers if the designated driver is you!

A rustic metal tray holding a glass of amber-colored IPA beer with a frothy head, a can of Organic Classic West Coast IPA from Stockholm Brewing Co., and a slice of carrot cake on a floral-patterned plate. The tray is placed on a wooden table. — LEVA Kungslador in Visby

LEVA Kungslador

LEVA Kungslador, located southwest of Visby near a popular hiking area, offers is a rustic café that serves a selection of locally sourced, organic, and creative dishes. Perfect for brunch, a leisurely lunch, or an afternoon fika with pastries and coffee.

In addition to food, there are art exhibits, a boutique that showcases local crafts and design, and a playground for kids.

A freshly baked cheese pizza on a white plate, served on an outdoor stone table. The pizza has a golden, slightly crispy crust and is topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and a sprinkle of herbs. There are also two bottles of Vanilla Coke Zero. — Kneippbyn Resort in Visby

Kneippbyn Resort

Kneippbyn Resort, located outside of Visby on the coast facing mainland Sweden, offers a blend of leisure and adventure for all ages with Sommarland, a family-friendly amusement park, Vattenland, a water park with giant waterslides and themed pools, and Villa Villekulla, the iconic house of Pippi Longstocking.

Visitors can find comfortable accommodation options including camping, glamping, and stuga rentals, along with various dining options for lunch and dinner. This is a must-visit destination in Visby for families with children, and a fun place to stay for anyone.

Click here for tips on what to pack if you’re renting a stuga!

Gotlands Bryggeri in Visby

Gotlands Bryggeri

Founded in 1995, Gotlands Bryggeri draws inspiration from the island’s brewing traditions that date back to the Viking age. They have brewery tours with advance booking required, see their website for available dates. It’s also possible to contact them to book private tours and tastings.

A rustic brunch plate featuring a grilled sandwich cut into halves. Beside the sandwich is a small, colorful salad topped with seeds, crumbled vegan cheese, and sliced red chili. A small bowl of creamy dipping sauce is also on the plate. — Mirells in Visby

Vegan brunch at Mirells

This is the place for colorful salads, filling sandwiches, and delicious smoothies. Located in Visby at Adelsgatan 3, Mirells opens at 8:00 am every day. It’s also a great place for a fika, and they serve a selection of local craft beers and vegan wines as well.

A bottle of Gotlands Bryggeri Wisby Salt craft beer placed on a lush, green meadow at Södra Hällarna Nature Reserve in Visby. The bottle is surrounded by dense greenery and small wildflowers. — Södra Hällarna Naturreservat in Visby

Hiking at Södra Hällarna naturreservat

There is so much beautiful nature on Gotland, including Södra Hällarna naturreservat located in south Visby, in the same area as LEVA Kungslador and within walking distance of Kneippbyn. You’ll find hiking trails, flowers, bees, and fantastic views of the sea here. There’s a parking lot at the entrance if you’re driving there, and there are some gravel trails suitable for cycling.