Gotland by ferry: Visby, raukar and the south cape
The ferry to Sweden’s largest island: the walled town of Visby, sea stacks on Fårö and a quiet coast of beaches and old churches.
- Distance
- approx. 456 km (284 mi)
- Driving
- 6 h 18 min
- Suggested days
- 4
- Stops
- 7
- Countries
- Sweden
- Best time to go
- June–August
- Tolls and vignettes
- None expected
- Updated
- July 12, 2026
At a glance: 4-day road trip of about 456 km (284 mi) with 7 stops, from Stockholm to Hoburgen. About 6 h 18 min of driving in total. Best time to go: June–August. No motorway tolls or vignettes expected for a car.
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Route description
From Stockholm drive south to Nynäshamn for the car ferry to Visby, about three hours and a quarter. Book well in advance for July and early August, when Almedalen Week and Medieval Week bring big crowds.
Visby is a UNESCO town ringed by an almost complete medieval wall, with church ruins among its lanes and roses on the houses. Leave the car outside the wall and walk; then follow route 149 north along the coast to Lummelunda Cave.
Continue to Fårösund, where a free ferry crosses to Fårö. The island is known for its raukar, limestone sea stacks shaped by waves, especially at Langhammars and Digerhuvud, and for Ingmar Bergman, who lived and filmed here.
Return south along the east coast to Ljugarn, a relaxed seaside village with raukar of its own and a long sandy beach, then drive through the flat, empty south to Hoburgen at the southern tip. Gotland is ideal for motorhomes and cycling, with short distances and many campsites near the sea.
Which stops are on Gotland by ferry?
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Stockholm
Sweden - 260 km
Nynäshamn
Sweden - 3178 km
Visby
Sweden - 417 km
Lummelunda Cave
NatureLummelunda, SwedenA limestone cave with stalactites and an underground stream, north of Visby. Guided tours run in summer; bring a warm layer.
- 551 km
Fårösund
Sweden - 679 km
Ljugarn
Sweden - 772 km
Hoburgen
NatureSundre, SwedenThe southern tip of Gotland, a limestone cliff with sea stacks and the rock face known as Hoburgsgubben, the old man of Hoburgen. Good for sunsets.
How do you drive Gotland by ferry in 4 days?
4 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Stockholm → Nynäshamn · 60 km · 0 h 50 minOvernight nearby, for example: Nickstabadets Camping (< 1 km); Nåttarö Camping (10 km).
- Day 2: Nynäshamn → Visby · 178 km · 2 h 28 minOvernight nearby, for example: Visby Strandby - Norderstrands Camping (2 km); Tofta Camping (19 km).
- Day 3: Visby → Fårösund · 68 km · 0 h 56 minOn the way: Lummelunda Cave.Overnight nearby, for example: Bläse Kalkbruk Ställplats (13 km); Kappelshamns Camping (16 km).
- Day 4: Fårösund → Hoburgen · 151 km · 2 h 05 minOn the way: Ljugarn.
When is the best time for Gotland by ferry?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
What should you know before driving Gotland by ferry?
No motorway tolls or vignettes expected for a car.
- Sweden: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Congestion charges in Stockholm and Gothenburg; Øresund Bridge toll. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
- Nynäshamn → Visby. Ferry crossing needed
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
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FAQs
How long is Gotland by ferry: Visby, raukar and the south cape?
4-day road trip of about 456 km (284 mi) with 7 stops, from Stockholm to Hoburgen. About 6 h 18 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Gotland by ferry: Visby, raukar and the south cape?
We suggest 4 days: about 6 h 18 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Gotland by ferry: Visby, raukar and the south cape start and end?
It starts in Stockholm and ends in Hoburgen.
Which countries does Gotland by ferry: Visby, raukar and the south cape pass through?
Sweden.
Where can you camp along Gotland by ferry: Visby, raukar and the south cape?
OpenStreetMap lists 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Klubbensborgs camping, Bredäng Camping Stockholm and Ängby camping.
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