Visby airport is the only commercial airport serving Visby. It is located just 3.5 kilometers from Visby, a beautiful and fortified medieval town. From the sea, Visby appears to magnificently rise from the water, glimmering in its medieval appearance. Renting a car will allow you easy exploration of the interesting Swedish town.
Exploring Visby
Albeit it is medieval in appearance, Visby also comes with a modern as it harbors all sorts of modern conveniences. It also hosts some very unique attractions and interesting activities for visitors and locals as well to take part in. hire a car and visit any of the following tourist attractions:
- Visby ramparts – the rampart stretches 3 kilometers long. Along this length, there are numerous towers and gates which rise up distinctively and majestically, giving the ramparts their unique look. The sea wall is incredibly old, dating back to the 13th century. Despite this, it is strong and just as good looking.
- Pearl of the Baltic – this island is located just 90 kilometers off the Sweden’s coast. It has a great climate which makes it an especially popular holiday resort with tourists. Apart from the climate, it is also famous for growing of roses and orchids, a feature which has seen it earn the name “the city of roses and ruins.” For people interested in earth structures and formations, the north of the island hosts some interesting and curious rock formations created over the centuries by erosion.
- The cathedral – this church is a symbolic beauty of the beauty put into ancient structures built back in the medieval centuries. This cathedral was built by the Germans back in the 1100s and extended at around the 14th century. It has been in existence ever since then, being renovated every once in a while to retain its magnificent looks.
- Socialize – Visby is further abundant in hotels and cafes as well where tourists and locals alike can come together and socializes over Swedish and western meals and beverages as well. The services offered are great and the locals are friendly.
While Visby’s public transport is well organized and readily available, the vastness of the city requires that visitors car hire. A personal car, unlike public modes, offers convenience as tourists can roam the vastness of the city at their will. Hiring a car in Visby shouldn’t be a problem as there are several dealers, some of whom are located right in Visby airport. Most of the dealers also have websites which allow visitors to book a car in advance via the internet.
