# Ring wall, raukar and Baltic light – by camper all the way round Gotland and across to Fårö

> By ferry to Visby, then via Lummelunda and Tingstäde to Fårö and the raukar of Langhammars and Digerhuvud, down the east coast via Slite to Ljugarn, to the…

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**At a glance:** 8-day round trip of about 365 km (227 mi) with 13 stops, starting and ending in Visby. About 5 h 03 min of driving in total. Best time to go: June–August. No motorway tolls or vignettes expected for a car. By ferry to Visby, then via Lummelunda and Tingstäde to Fårö and the raukar of Langhammars and Digerhuvud, down the east coast via Slite to Ljugarn, to the southern cape of Hoburgen and back via Klintehamn: around 430 island kilometres in eight short stages, with the ferry booking and Gotland’s strict overnight rules setting the pace.

| | |
|---|---|
| Distance | approx. 365 km (227 mi) |
| Driving | 5 h 03 min |
| Suggested days | 8 |
| Stops | 13 |
| Route | Visby → Visby |
| Countries | Sweden |
| Best time to go | June–August |
| Tolls and vignettes | None expected |
| Updated | October 1, 2026 |

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Practical guides for this route: [By motorhome through Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark: tolls, tyres and the October season](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/eu-scandinavia-by-motorhome/)

*By ferry to Visby, then via Lummelunda and Tingstäde to Fårö and the raukar of Langhammars and Digerhuvud, down the east coast via Slite to Ljugarn, to the southern cape of Hoburgen and back via Klintehamn: around 430 island kilometres in eight short stages, with the ferry booking and Gotland’s strict overnight rules setting the pace.*

## The spirit of the route

Gotland is a place to drive slowly, and rightly so. After a good three hours on the Baltic, Visby’s church towers, ruins and medieval ring wall rise over the horizon. Beyond them lies an island of limestone, flat, bright and windy, with dry-stone walls, sheep pastures, open pine forests and more than ninety medieval country churches. Along the coasts stand the raukar, limestone pillars carved out by surf and ice that look like petrified figures in the evening light – densest on Fårö, loneliest at the southern cape of Hoburgen. Through the open sliding door comes the smell of thyme, seaweed and warm gravel, oystercatchers call, and from Fårösund you hear the little shuttle ferry clattering back and forth. Distances are short, roads narrow, summer evenings long. If you travel here by motorhome, you book the crossing early, sleep on campsites rather than at bathing spots, and take your time.

## Stage-by-stage plan

### Stage 1: Nynäshamn or Oskarshamn (ferry) to Visby (approx. 5 km)

- **The drive:** Crossing with Destination Gotland either from Nynäshamn south of Stockholm or from Oskarshamn in Småland, around three hours to Visby in each case. From the ferry terminal south of the old town, drive round the outside of the ring wall to the campsites in the north – not through the old town. Only a few kilometres with roundabouts, with lots of cyclists and pedestrians in summer.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Visby’s ring wall: a good three kilometres of town wall with numerous towers, at its finest along the outside across the meadows by the North Gate and inside through the lanes with the church ruins; the Hanseatic town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.
  - Sankta Maria Cathedral and the ruins of Sankt Karin and Sankt Nicolai, plus the Botanical Garden by the wall facing the sea.
  - Gotland Museum (Fornsalen) with the Viking Age picture stones and the island’s large silver hoard finds.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Visby Strandby Norderstrand north of the ring wall, right on the coast: you can walk along the seafront promenade into the old town; check electricity and sanitary facilities, water and waste disposal, and season dates in advance. Further north is the second Strandby site at Snäck. Book in good time for July.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Region Gotland’s local public order regulations (§ 15) prohibit camping in a tent, caravan, motorhome or car in public places; many listed bathing spots and areas around Visby, among others, are treated the same way. It is only allowed on areas set up for the purpose or with the landowner’s permission, and violations can be fined. In and around Visby, free camping is therefore not an option.
- **Insider tip for campers:** The ferry charges motorhomes by vehicle length (and, for tall vehicles, also by height – check the fare bands with the ferry company) – give the length including rear rack and bikes, or you risk a surcharge or rebooking at the terminal. In July the car decks are booked up early, so book the return crossing at the same time. With narrow lanes, one-way streets and summer traffic restrictions, the old town inside the wall is unsuitable for motorhomes: leave the camper at the site and go in on foot or by bike.

### Stage 2: Visby to Fårösund (approx. 70 km)

- **The drive:** Take coastal road 149 north to Lummelundagrottan, then head inland to Tingstäde and on the 148 through flat farmland and pine forest to Fårösund. Narrow but well-surfaced roads, hardly any gradients; around an hour and a half of pure driving time. If you have time, make a detour from the 149 to the bay of Lickershamn.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Lummelundagrottan: limestone cave with an underground stream, with guided tours in season; it stays cool inside even in high summer.
  - Tingstäde träsk with the Bulverket, the remains of a wooden platform structure in the lake dating from around 1100, and Tingstäde’s country church.
  - Jungfrun near Lickershamn: one of Gotland’s tallest raukar on the cliff coast, a short walk from the car park.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Solhaga Camping on the edge of Fårösund, handy for the ferry the next morning. Quieter, on a bay to the west, is Kappelshamns Camping. Check facilities (electricity, waste disposal) and season with the operators in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Hiking and cave car parks are also intended for day visits only; bathing spots and beach car parks often fall under the region’s camping ban. The coast around Lickershamn is partly a nature reserve – follow the rules on the boards at the car park.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Fill up and do your shopping in Fårösund before the crossing: on Fårö the choice is small and in high demand in summer. Many fuel pumps on Gotland only accept cards with a PIN, and in many places cash is no longer taken at all.

### Stage 3: Fårösund to Fårö (Sudersand) (approx. 45 km)

- **The drive:** The Trafikverket road ferry (Fårösundsleden) crosses the strait, a good kilometre wide, to Broa in around six minutes and is free of charge. On Fårö, narrow roads lead north-west across heath, pine forest and alvar to the rauk fields, the last stretch partly on gravel. Via Fårö kyrka you continue to Sudersand on the north-east coast.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Langhammars rauk field in the north-west: dozens of limestone pillars on a shingle beach, the island’s best-known photo subject, most atmospheric when the sun is low.
  - Digerhuvud on the west coast: a long row of raukar right beside the road, good for a stop without long walks.
  - Fårö kyrka with Ingmar Bergman’s grave in the churchyard; the Bergman Center is close by.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Strandskogens Camping Sudersand in the pine forest behind the long sandy beach, with its own area for caravans and motorhomes; have electricity, sanitary facilities and waste disposal confirmed in advance. Smaller and quieter is the campsite on the Ekeviken bay a few kilometres further on.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Fårö’s rauk coasts are nature reserves: drive only on the tracks, park in the designated areas, overnight stays are not intended there. The same regional public order regulations apply on Fårö as on Gotland; Sudersand bathing spot is expressly listed in them, so spending the night in the beach car park is off-limits.
- **Insider tip for campers:** From 1 June to 15 August there is a priority lane at the ferry for residents and for scheduled, transport and emergency vehicles – join the normal lane. The “Trafikinfo Färjerederiet” app shows timetables and disruptions. If you cross early in the morning or late in the evening, you will usually wait much less.

### Stage 4: Fårö (Sudersand) to Slite (via Bunge and Bläse) (approx. 65 km)

- **The drive:** Back to the ferry and Fårösund, then just south of it to Bunge, on minor roads to the north coast at Bläse and via Lärbro and the country road to Slite. Narrow rural roads with wildlife crossing and tractors; a good hour of pure driving time, not counting waiting for the ferry.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Bungemuseet: open-air museum with Gotland farmsteads, windmills and picture stones, plus Bunge kyrka with its fortified tower.
  - Bläse Kalkbruksmuseum by the small harbour: a former lime works with kilns that tells the industrial history of the limestone island.
  - View over Slite harbour with the large limestone quarry and the cement works – a stark contrast to the rauk coast.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Bläse Kalkbruk Ställplats by the museum at the harbour – a small motorhome stopover; check facilities, season and fee with the operator. In Slite, Slite Strandby has a campsite by the water south of the town, with electricity and sanitary facilities.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** On Gotland, an official ställplats like the one at Bläse is the legal alternative to free camping. Car parks at churches, museums and harbours are not places to spend the night; on private land, the right of public access does not apply to vehicles.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Filling stations are few and far between in the north – fill up in Fårösund or Slite. Empty the grey-water tanks at the campsite stations; public service points are rare on Gotland, so check the current situation in park4night or Campercontact.

### Stage 5: Slite to Ljugarn (approx. 65 km)

- **The drive:** South via Åminne and Gothem into the wooded interior of the island, at Kräklingbo to Torsburgen, and on via Östergarn to Ljugarn on the east coast. Mostly small country roads with forest sections, the final stretch to Torsburgen on gravel. Around an hour and a half of driving time.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Torsburgen near Kräklingbo: one of Scandinavia’s largest prehistoric refuge forts, a limestone plateau with a long stone rampart and views over the forests.
  - Folhammar rauk field north of Ljugarn: raukar on a flat limestone shelf right by the water.
  - Ljugarn itself: an old seaside resort with wooden villas, a sandy beach and kiosks, lively in summer, quiet from September.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Ljugarns Camping och Semesterby on the edge of the village with pitches, cabins and sanitary facilities. As an alternative further north, the campsite on the Sandviken bay near Östergarn offers pitches close to the sea. Check season and waste disposal in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Folhammar is a nature reserve – follow the rules on the boards at the car park; overnight stays are not intended there. The regional camping ban applies on public spaces and car parks in Ljugarn; go to the campsite for the night.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Drive the gravel track to Torsburgen slowly and park at the hiking car park; the turning area is tight for large motorhomes – if in doubt, stop further down. In dry summers the Länsstyrelse Gotland often imposes fire bans; use gas barbecues and fireplaces only in line with the current situation.

### Stage 6: Ljugarn to Burgsvik (via Hoburgen) (approx. 95 km)

- **The drive:** On country roads via Ronehamn and Hemse to the south, then onto the narrow Sudret peninsula with Holmhällar on its east side and the southern cape of Hoburgen; from there a short way north to Burgsvik. Flat and open, often with strong crosswinds. About two hours of pure driving time, the longest stage of the loop.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Holmhällar rauk field: weathered limestone pillars and a shingle beach on the south-east coast of Sudret.
  - Hoburgen: limestone cliff at the southern cape with the “Hoburgsgubben”, a rock profile that looks like a face, and Hoburgen lighthouse nearby.
  - Country churches on Sudret such as Vamlingbo, typical of the south of the island with their tall towers above the fields.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Fide Äventyrsby & Camping a few kilometres north of Burgsvik; on the way, Ronehamns Camping lies on the east coast. Both are smaller sites – ask about electricity, waste disposal and season in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Holmhällar and Hoburgen are protected stretches of coast with day car parks; overnight stays are not intended there. There are only a few sites on Sudret – plan your night firmly rather than hoping for a car park.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Supplies are sparse on Sudret: get food and fuel in Hemse or Burgsvik. In strong wind at the cape, park the camper nose into the wind and close the roof vents; don’t even put the awning out.

### Stage 7: Burgsvik to Klintehamn (with boat trip to Stora Karlsö) (approx. 45 km)

- **The drive:** North along the west coast via Hablingbo and Sproge to Klintehamn, between fields, pine forest and sea views. A short, easy stage of under an hour – the day belongs to the boat trip.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Stora Karlsö: bird island off Klintehamn with large breeding colonies of common guillemots and razorbills on the limestone cliffs; excursion boats run in season from Klintehamn harbour.
  - Klintehamn harbour with views of the two Karlsöarna, a good spot for the sunset in the evening.
  - Limestone coast and bathing bays around Klintehamn, shallow water for swimming.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Snäckan right by the sea near Klintehamn and Björkhaga Camping about a kilometre further north – both with electricity and sanitary facilities; check season and waste disposal in advance. Handy for the early boat departure.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Harbour and beach car parks in Klintehamn are not overnight spots; the regional camping ban on public spaces applies here too, and the bathing spot at the harbour (Barlastkaj) is specifically listed.
- **Insider tip for campers:** The boats to Stora Karlsö only run in season, roughly from late spring to late summer, and places are limited – book online in good time. On the island, stay on the paths; the birds breed right on the cliffs. Bring binoculars, water and a windproof jacket.

### Stage 8: Klintehamn to Visby (approx. 40 km)

- **The drive:** North on coastal road 140 via Fröjel and Tofta, then past Kneippbyn to the Högklint cliff and into Visby. Well built, lots of cyclists in summer; just under an hour.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Fröjel kyrka on a rise above the sea, with wide views of the Karlsöarna.
  - Tofta strand: one of the longest sandy beaches on the west coast, shallow and good for a last beach day.
  - Högklint south of Visby: limestone cliff with views over the sea and the town’s skyline.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Tofta Camping on Tofta bay, or back to Visby Strandby Norderstrand if the ferry leaves early the next morning.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Tofta strand is a public bathing spot – spending the night in your vehicle falls under the region’s camping ban. Park at the Högklint car park during the day only.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Empty your tanks at the campsite before the ferry and only fill up with as much water as you need. Note the check-in deadline in your booking confirmation; in summer the vehicle lanes at the terminal fill up early.

## Camping practice & local rules

### Wild camping & overnight parking

- The Swedish right of public access (allemansrätten) allows camping in a tent for one or two nights in the countryside, but does not generally cover spending the night in a motorhome or car on someone else’s land. With a vehicle, you can only stop where parking is permitted.
- On Gotland, § 15 of Region Gotland’s local public order regulations also applies: camping in a tent, caravan, motorhome or car, as well as sleeping outdoors, is prohibited in public places and likewise at the bathing spots listed in the regulations. Exceptions apply only to designated camping/motorhome areas or with the landowner’s permission; violations can be fined.
- Rauk coasts, alvar and many beaches are nature reserves of the Länsstyrelse Gotland: no driving off the tracks, often a fire ban, dogs on a lead during the breeding season. The boards at the car park give the specific rules.
- You can stay overnight legally on campsites, at ställplatser (for example by the Kalkbruksmuseum at Bläse) and at farm stopovers; check current options in park4night, Campercontact or on the operators’ websites. Book ahead for July.

### Waste disposal & supplies

- Water and waste disposal is called “tömning”; you will find service points mainly on campsites, and public stations are rare on Gotland. Never empty grey water or the cassette onto open ground or into drains – the limestone carries everything quickly into the groundwater.
- In summer Gotland regularly has scarce groundwater; Region Gotland then calls for water saving and can impose irrigation bans. Take on fresh water sparingly and don’t wash vehicles.
- Gas: foreign exchange cylinders are generally not swapped in Sweden; Swedish Gasol cylinders need their own connectors. We could not reliably confirm a filling point for refillable tank cylinders on Gotland – arrive with full cylinders. On board the ferry, the ferry company’s rules for gas systems apply.
- Alcohol over 3.5% is sold only by Systembolaget, which on Gotland has branches in Visby and a few larger towns; closed on Sundays. Card payment is accepted almost everywhere.

### Vehicle size & traffic rules

- Speed limits: motorhomes up to 3.5 t follow the signs like cars; there are no motorways on Gotland, 70–80 km/h is usual outside built-up areas, more on some main roads. With a braked trailer, the limit is 80 km/h according to Transportstyrelsen; for motorhomes over 3.5 t, the limit depends on the classification in the vehicle registration document – if in doubt, no faster than 80 km/h. Follow the signs.
- Ferry: Destination Gotland links Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn with Visby; motorhomes are charged by length (and, for tall vehicles, by height), so book July dates early. The Trafikverket road ferry Fårösund–Fårö is free. There are no tolls on Gotland itself; if you travel via Stockholm, you pay the congestion tax (trängselskatt) there, which is also charged to foreign vehicles by invoice.
- Dipped headlights are compulsory during the day too, the blood alcohol limit is 0.2, and mobile phones may only be used hands-free. Visby’s old town is unsuitable for motorhomes and partly restricted to car traffic in summer.
- Dimensions: width up to 2.6 m; length mainly determines the ferry fare. Winter tyres are compulsory from 1 December to 31 March in wintry road conditions; for vehicles over 3.5 t, stricter periods apply according to Transportstyrelsen.
- On the narrow island roads there are many cyclists in summer, plus sheep, deer and farm traffic; only overtake with plenty of space.

## CampingSpirit packing & preparation checklist

- Exact vehicle dimensions including rear rack and bikes, written down – for the ferry booking and check-in at Nynäshamn or Oskarshamn.
- Two full gas cylinders to your home standard, as swapping and refilling are hardly possible on Gotland.
- Collapsible water containers and a water-saving shower head – Gotland struggles with scarce groundwater in summer.
- Binoculars for the bird cliffs of Stora Karlsö and the seabirds on the rauk coasts.
- Sturdy shoes with grippy soles and a warm jacket: limestone slabs and shingle beaches have sharp edges, and in Lummelundagrottan it is cool even in July.
- Bikes: the island is flat, and you can reach Visby’s old town and many bathing spots more easily by bike than by camper.

_As of 2026-10. Closures, fees and booking rules change: check official sources before you go._

## Sources

- [Region Gotland – Lokala ordningsföreskrifter (§ 15 Camping, Bilaga 1 Badplatser)](https://dokument.gotland.se/IntegrationService.svc/doc/content/14319)
- [Trafikverket – Fårösundsleden](https://www.trafikverket.se/resa-och-trafik/farjetrafik/farosundsleden/)
- [Trafikverket – Fårösundsleden (Kurzlink)](https://www.trafikverket.se/farosundsleden)
- [Länsstyrelsen Gotland – Visby innerstad](https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/gotland/besoksmal/kulturmiljoer/visby-innerstad.html)
- [OpenStreetMap Community – Motorfordonsförbud i Visby innerstad sommartid](https://community-cdn.openstreetmap.org/t/motorfordonsforbud-i-visby-innerstad-sommartid/117850/4)
- [Wikipedia – Klintehamn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klintehamn)
- [Birdingplaces – Stora Karlsö](https://birdingplaces.eu/sv/birdingplaces/sweden/stora-karlso)

## Which stops are on the round trip from Visby?

1. **Visby** (Sweden)
2. **Lummelunda** (Sweden)
3. **Tingstäde** (Sweden)
4. **Fårösund** (Sweden)
5. **Fårö** (Sweden)
6. **Sudersand** (Sweden)
7. **Bunge** (Sweden)
8. **Slite** (Sweden)
9. **Ljugarn** (Sweden)
10. **Hoburgen** (Sundre, Sweden): The 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.
11. **Burgsvik** (Sweden)
12. **Klintehamn** (Sweden)
13. **Visby** (Sweden)

## When is the best time for the round trip from Visby?

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 the round trip from Visby?

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.
- **Visby → Lummelunda.** Ferry crossing needed
- **Tingstäde → Fårösund.** Ferry crossing needed
- **Fårösund → Fårö.** Ferry crossing needed
- **Slite → Ljugarn.** Ferry crossing needed
- **Hoburgen → Burgsvik.** Ferry crossing needed
- **Klintehamn → Visby.** Ferry crossing needed

## FAQs

**How long is Ring wall, raukar and Baltic light – by camper all the way round Gotland and across to Fårö?**
8-day round trip of about 365 km (227 mi) with 13 stops, starting and ending in Visby. About 5 h 03 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Ring wall, raukar and Baltic light – by camper all the way round Gotland and across to Fårö?**
We suggest 8 days: about 5 h 03 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Ring wall, raukar and Baltic light – by camper all the way round Gotland and across to Fårö start and end?**
It is a round trip that starts and ends in Visby.

**Which countries does Ring wall, raukar and Baltic light – by camper all the way round Gotland and across to Fårö pass through?**
Sweden.

**Where can you camp along Ring wall, raukar and Baltic light – by camper all the way round Gotland and across to Fårö?**
OpenStreetMap lists 31 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Björkhaga Camping, Visby Strandby - Norderstrands Camping and Snäckan.

## Part of these destinations

- [Via Baltica through the Baltic States](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/via-baltica-baltic-states/)