Travel by ferry to Gotland! Travelling to Gotland couldn't be more relaxed than by ferry. This way you start your Gotland holiday rested and without stress.
You can reach Gotland by Ferry via the Swedish mainland and also directly from Germany. Connections with Ferry to Visby are offered all year round from Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn. Seasonally, it is also possible to travel from Västervik. The Ferry ferries from Germany to Gotland all year round from Rostock.
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Map of ferries to Gotland
On this map you can see an overview of all ferry connections to Gotland.
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All ferries to Gotland
Hier findest du alle aktuellen Fährverbindungen to Gotland noch einmal in der tabellarischen Übersicht.
| Ferry connection | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration of trip |
Shipping company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Nynäshamn – Visby | Ferry from Sweden to Gotland | up to 6 times a day 3 hours 15 minutes |
Destination Gotland |
| Ferry Oskarshamn – Visby | Ferry from Sweden to Gotland | up to 3 times a day 3 hours 10 minutes |
Destination Gotland |
| Ferry Vastervik – Visby | Ferry from Sweden to Gotland | 6 times a week 2 hours 30 minutes |
Destination Gotland |
Ferry ports to Gotland
You can find an overview of all ferry ports to Gotland here.
Visby
The Swedish city of Visby makes the hearts of all visitors beat faster. Situated on the island of Gotland, it impresses with an almost completely preserved city wall and fortified ...
Here you will find information about the port, the ferry terminals, travel arrangements, and all Ferries to Visby.
Port address
| Ferry port Visby | |
|---|---|
| Street: | Färjeleden 14 |
| Postcode & city: | 621 58 Visby |
| Country: | Sweden |
| GPS: | 57.634201, 18.280743 |
Travel information
Arriving by car on the island of Gotland
- From the north (e.g. Fårösund): Ferry south on road 148 towards Visby. In Visby, follow the signs to the ferry port.
- From the east (e.g. Slite): Take road 149 westwards to Visby. In Visby, follow the signs to the ferry port.
- From the south (e.g. Burgsvik): Ferry north on road 142 and change in Hemse to road 140 towards Visby. In Visby, follow the signs to the ferry port.
Arrival by bus & train
Gotland’s public transportation, provided by Region Gotland, connects different parts of the island with Visby.
Arrival by plane
- Visby Airport (VBY): Visby Airport offers flights from various Swedish cities. From the airport you can take a cab or the public bus to the ferry port.
View over the harbor of Visby.
Gotland Ferry MS Visborg on the way from Nynashamn to Visby on Gotland.
Gotland Ferries in the port of Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland.
Travel guide Gotland
Holiday to Gotland
Gotland – The holiday island of the Swedes – Holiday with Pippi Longstocking
Sweden’s largest island welcomes its visitors with a varied programme. The Middle Ages are present everywhere on the island, nature lovers can enjoy unique landscapes and animal lovers can look forward to Gotland’s own breed of horse. Many hours of sunshine and a Mediterranean climate included!
TOP excursion destinations to Gotland
The island’s capital has preserved its medieval appearance to this day. Visby fascinates its visitors with beautiful architecture, a well-preserved city wall and narrow old town streets. A stroll through the city couldn’t be more beautiful…
Visby Cathedral dates back to 1225. It is the only medieval church that has been preserved. All the others fell victim to an attack, and their ruins still dominate the cityscape of Visby today. St. Katrin is considered particularly beautiful.
Cathedral church of St. Katrin in Visby on Gotland
Visby’s mighty landmark is an impressive 3.4 kilometres long. If you want to discover the city walls, you can look forward to ramparts, watchtowers and moats. It is not without reason that it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.
Part of the Visby city wall
When Pipi Longstocking rides along Visby’s city wall on her Little Uncle, childhood memories come flooding back. Here in Visby, she bought sweets and new clothes with Tommy and Annika. The Villa Kunterbunt can be admired today at Kneippbyn Recreation Park.
No one can escape the fascination of seeing the Raukar fields. Limestone columns up to 27 metres high stand on Gotland’s beaches and their bizarre shapes leave plenty of room for imagination. Special places: Langhammars, Digerhuvud, Folhammar and Lickershamn.
The Lummelunda Cave is a stalactite cave and one of the island’s main attractions. It is open to visitors from April to September. If you are looking for adventure, you can take a guided tour deep inside the cave.
“Russ” is the name given to the wild horse breed that lives here on Gotland. The animals live freely in the russparkon 650 hectares and can be observed on walks through the Lojsta Forest.
The island of Fårö can be reached within a few minutes from Gotland. The Ferry to Fårö is free of charge. Barren landscapes, lonely sandy beaches and imposing Rauk fields make it the ideal place to leave everyday life far behind.
Dalhem, in the middle of Gotland, is the starting point of Gotlandståget, the museum railroad on Gotland. In summer, the small train runs between Dalhem Hesselby and Roma. In old but historically renovated wagons, pulled by steam locomotives from the time around 1878 to 1945, you travel through the middle of Gotland. At the historic railway station in Hesselby there is also a museum, carriage sheds and a café. On days when the train is not running, you can hire rail bikes, so-called draisines.
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Entry requirements
For a stay in Sweden, persons with German citizenship need a valid identity card or passport. Children under 16 must also carry a valid child passport, passport or identity card. A visa is not required for travel to Gotland.
Alternative travel options
In addition to traveling by car ferry, you have other options for traveling to Gotland.
For example, you can arrive by bus and train as a pedestrian and cyclist. Travel in comfort from Stockholm to the port of Nynäshamn and then continue with Ferry. Since Visby has its own airport, the island can also be reached by plane.
Questions & Answers about the Gotland ferry
››› Which shipping companies sail to Gotland?
Currently Gotland is served only by the shipping company Destination Gotland calls.
››› Is there a direct connection from Germany to Gotland?
No, there is currently no direct ferry connection from Germany to Gotland. You can travel from Gdansk, Rostock or Travemünde to Sweden with Ferry. From there you can then take the Ferries from Oskarshamn or Nynashamn to Visby on Gotland.
