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.
Hoburgen is a rauk (sea stack) area on the Storsudret peninsula at the southern tip of Gotland in Sweden, in Sundre parish. Here stands Hoburgsgubben ("the old man of Hoburg"), one of the best-known rauks on Gotland. From a signposted viewpoint it looks like a man's head. The area has five reef-limestone cliffs, legendary caves and 20 to 30 m high plateaus with views over the Baltic Sea and the alvar landscape.
From Burgsvik, drive about 12 km south, following the signs for "Vacker kustväg till Hoburgen". The coastal road is regarded as one of the most beautiful in Sweden, passing sheep pastures and nature reserves such as Vaktbackar and Husrygg. Nearby stands the Hoburg lighthouse, a 21 m limestone tower whose light has shone since 1846. South of Hoburgen lies the Hoburgs bank bird reserve, and migratory birds can be watched in spring and autumn. The Majstre café near Hoburgen is open Tuesday to Sunday according to the operator (check the season). For parking and paths, ask the tourist information on site.
- Nearest town
- Sundre, Sweden
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 56.9220, 18.1200
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Sweden: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Congestion charges in Stockholm and Gothenburg; Øresund Bridge toll. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
Sources
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Campsites nearby
- Fide Äventyrsby & CampingCampsite22 km from Hoburgen
All campsites in Sweden · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Hoburgen?
Hoburgen is in Sundre, Sweden, at GPS 56.9220, 18.1200. It is about 15 km from Burgsvik.
Can you camp near Hoburgen?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Fide Äventyrsby & Camping, about 22 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hoburgen?
Hoburgen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Gotland by ferry: Visby, raukar and the south cape and Ring wall, raukar and Baltic light – by camper all the way round Gotland and across to Fårö.
What is there to see near Hoburgen?
Places worth a stop nearby: Långe Erik (79 km), Visby Old Town (80 km), Borgholm Castle (90 km) and Lummelunda Cave (92 km).
When is the best time to visit Hoburgen?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)