area on the southern tip of Gotland
The southern part of Gotland includes towns such as Hemse, Ljugarn and Burgsvik. It a quiet region, with scenic beaches and some of the most famous rauks.
Settlements
editUnderstand
editGet in and around
editSouthern Gotland is accessible by car, bus and bike. The flat sceneries make tour cycling a good option during summer.
There are marinas at least in 1 Burgsvik in the south-west and 2 Ronehamn in the east.
See
edit- Hemse fossilmuseum (Hemse).
- 1 Hammarshage hällar and Holmshällars rauk fields (In the southern part of Gotland). Two nearby rauk fields.
- 2 Hoburgsgubben (on the southernmost tip of Gotland). The rauk is said to resemble a human face in profile from the right angle.
- 3 Stavgard. A 10th century village ruin where the master house was 60 metres long, and a modern replica of the village.
- 4 Närsholmen. A nature reserve on a peninsula with a lighthouse.
- 5 Uggarde rojr. Gotland's largest grave mound.
Do
edit- 1 Hörte beach (Herta beach) (on the eastern shore of Gotland). A sand beach.
- 2 Hallvide islandshästgård. A stable for Icelandic horses.
Buy
editRetailers are concentrated in Hemse.