Kovik, a beautiful spot with a fishing village, chapel, and stunning views, is located right between Tofta and Klintehamn. We highly recommend taking some extra time to explore the nature on the headland. You might even be brave enough to cross the boardwalk over the water and venture out to one of the outer 'islands'. During summer, grazing cows keep the area open, and they might come a bit close sometimes. Don't worry, they're just curious, not dangerous at all!
You'll see a sign where you need to turn off, but it's on the opposite side of the road. Right after you turn, you'll drive over a cattle grid, and just past that, you'll find parking and a dry toilet. From there, it's a lovely walk. If you're planning a visit on a nice, quiet day, definitely pack a blanket and a picnic!
Sanda Kovik fishing village & fishing museum
You'll find a really charming fishing village here. While it looks like it was built around the 1930s, its history goes way back – fishing probably started here during the Viking Age! Feel free to stroll around the old buildings, which now make up a fishing village museum. They've gathered about 20 fishing huts from all over the island, along with several boats and lots of old fishing gear.
The Chapel
Right in the middle of the headland, there's a lovely memorial chapel that was built in 1963. It's a peaceful spot for some quiet reflection when it's not reserved for weddings or other events. The building itself is very typical for Gotland, featuring a traditional wooden roof (faltak) and stone walls.
Drakjohan
Just 100 meters south of the Kovik entrance, you'll spot Drakjohan's super colorful shop. He sells kites and wind spinners in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors! If you kick off your Kovik visit here, you can grab a kite to fly out on the headland – it's a fantastic spot for it. If you or your group are young at heart, it's definitely worth a stop. And if you're lucky, Johan himself will be there to share the story of how he accidentally became Sweden's international kite expert 🙂
