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5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Visby, Sweden

Updated May 22, 2020

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Unusual Attractions in Visby

The remains of the execution site.

Visby, Sweden

Galgberget Gallows

This trio of stone spires claims to be the only preserved medieval execution site in Europe.

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The Maiden's Tower

Known locally as the Jungfrutornet, this Medieval tower hides a dark legend.

The gate from the front—the stone is to the left.

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Sankt Göransporten Arrow Slit

A catapult rock from Gotland’s 13th-century civil war is still lodged in Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval city wall.

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Trojaborg

Legend has it that this large rock maze in Sweden was created as punishment by the daughter of a wealthy captain.

Bronze arm rings and armlets

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Spillings Hoard

Buried beneath an unassuming Gotland farm was the largest collection of Viking silver, mostly of Islamic origin.

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Villa Villekulla

Visit the home of Sweden's beloved fictional character, Pippi Longstocking.

2 miles from Visby

The original entrance of the Lummelunda Caves.

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Lummelunda Cave

This fantastic cave remained unexplored until 1948 when three schoolboys discovered a hidden entrance.

8 miles from Visby

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