Visby, Sweden draws growing number of Baltic cruise ships
Visby, a well‑preserved medieval town on the Swedish island of Gotland, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that has become a popular stop for Baltic cruise itineraries. Cruise lines such as Azamara, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America, Lindblad Expeditions, Ponant, Princess and Scenic regularly call at Visby, with voyages often beginning or ending in Copenhagen or Stockholm and occasionally extending to Amsterdam or Southampton. The cruise season has been lengthened, with some ships now visiting even during winter.
The port facilities include a plain concrete quay about two kilometres from the historic old town and a small terminal for ships that tie up on the open quay. A larger terminal with bridge arms handles passengers disembarking from ferries arriving from the Swedish mainland. Free shuttle services connect the quay to the town, while hop‑on hop‑off buses cannot enter the old town. Visitors can explore attractions such as the Visby City Wall, Cathedral of St Mary, the ruined Dominican Monastery, the Gotland Museum and the 19th‑century Botanical Garden.
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Azamara · Copenhagen · Gotland · UNESCO World Heritage · Visby
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The cruise season has been extended, with some ships visiting Visby in winter. www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 4 SOURCES] Free shuttles are available for passengers to travel from the port to the town; hop‑on hop‑off buses cannot enter the old town. www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 4 SOURCES] The larger terminal with bridge arms is used for disembarking passengers from ferries arriving from the Swedish mainland. www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 4 SOURCES] Visby is a UNESCO World Heritage site. www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 4 SOURCES] Cruises to Visby typically start and finish in Copenhagen or Stockholm, sometimes also in Amsterdam or Southampton. www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 4 SOURCES] The port has a concrete quay located two kilometres from the old town. www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 4 SOURCES] Cruise lines including Azamara, Celebrity, Cunard, Holland America, Lindblad Expeditions, Ponant, Princess and Scenic visit Visby. www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 4 SOURCES] Visby is a well‑preserved medieval town on the island of Gotland. www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au