Trésors cachés à Visby

Hidden Gems

Visby’s quieter corners feature a blend of 19th-century horticulture and rugged coastal geography. The DBW's Botanical Garden, established in 1855, utilizes a sheltered microclimate to grow exotic species among medieval ruins. In the historic center, Packhusplan serves as the city's oldest square, marked by a bronze sculpture and fountain. Further south, the limestone cliffs at Rövar Liljas håla and Lillklev offer elevated viewpoints overlooking the Baltic Sea, with the former housing a natural cave historically linked to local folklore.

DBW's Botanical Garden

Historic botanical garden established in 1855 by the society Sällskapet DBW. It features a unique microclimate for exotic plants and contains medieval ruins alongside diverse plant collections.

Packhusplan

Oldest square in the city that once served as its central hub. It features a small garden area with a fountain and a bronze sculpture.

Linné

Memorial dedicated to the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, situated near the botanical gardens.

Rövar Liljas håla

Natural cave and viewpoint on the limestone cliffs south of Visby, historically associated with a local legendary outlaw.

Lillklev

Elevated coastal viewpoint providing views of the Baltic Sea and the cliffs of the Högklint nature reserve.