Northern Gotland

The northern part of Gotland is made up of forests and farmlands. With a population of a few thousand, it is known as a calm place of great natural sceneries, including rauks (free-standing rocks on the coast) and the Lummelunda cave system.

Settlements

 * Slite has around 1000 citizens. It is dominated by a cement factory. It has a pharmacy, a Systembolaget liquor store, and a few shops.
 * Fårösund has around 1000 citizens and the ferries to Fårö and Gotska Sandön.
 * The smaller villages Lärbro, Tingstäde, Själsö and Väskinde each house a few hundred people.

Understand
Human activity in Northern Gotland has mainly consisted of limestone mining and tourism. Some of the abandoned quarries have been turned into swimming pools.

Get around
All attractions in the area are reachable by road. Driving is the most practical way to get around. The flat topography makes cycling a good option at summer.

Buy

 * Slite marknad, an annual fair

Eat
Vegan ice cream (Iceblizz) sold by nice Thai lady somewhere between Hallshuk and Kappelshamn.

Strawberries and other garden products from local farmers.

Fish from the shop close to Lergrav rocks.

Go next

 * Fårö is a small island with a ferry from Fårösund.
 * Central Gotland
 * Visby