One of our top recommendations is to visit at least one of our sea stacks. That's in addition to the one we have right here on our property, of course! As a day trip, they're definitely worth spending a bit of extra time to also explore other parts of Gotland and its beautiful nature. Here are our favorites that we love to visit ourselves when we're in the area.
Langhammars & Digerhuvud on Fårö
Among our most northern sea stacks, you'll find the Langhammars sea stack field on Fårö. The sea stacks are surprisingly huge, and the coastal scenery is absolutely stunning. We definitely recommend taking the route via Lauterhorn on your way to or from the sea stacks, as you'll also pass the Digerhuvud sea stack field then.
Fårö's northwest coast is both easily accessible by car and incredibly beautiful. The road winds between low, wind-swept Scots pines and diverse coastal land with grass, small cliffs, and limestone beaches. Along the way, you'll pass charming fishing villages, and in Lauterhorn, there's a cool opportunity to swim from a jetty.
OLD HARBOR on Fårö
The Gamla Hamn nature reserve in northwestern Fårö has room for a small but atmospheric rauk area. Here, there are several rauks both on land and out in the water – the most famous is the characteristic rauk "Hunden", also known as Kaffepannan (the coffee pot), which, with a little imagination, resembles a dog watching the horizon.
Here, on the pebble beach, there are also graves from the Viking Age, and just inside the forest edge lie the remains of St. Olof's Chapel. During the Viking Age and early Middle Ages, there was a sheltered harbor here, which was later closed off by land uplift. Today, it is instead a quiet and beautiful lagoon.
The Maiden (Jungfrun) in Lickershamn
As you arrive in Lickershamn, the solitary sea stack, Jungfrun (The Maiden), is one of the first things you'll spot; it's a majestic stack that looks like it's balancing right on the cliff edge. It's located in the Jungfrun nature reserve, and you can walk through the reserve to reach it. By the way, the reserve has so much more to offer! The beautiful nature, towering cliffs, and beaches that feel almost untouched are both stunning and easy to get to.
It takes about 20 minutes to drive here from Vidhave. Besides Jungfrun, there are also two smaller sea stack areas, partly overgrown with beautiful ivy, and a beach perfect for swimming. During the summer, you'll find a fish shack and a small restaurant, perfect for filling up your picnic basket or grabbing a bite to eat right there.
Folhammar in Ljugarn
On our eastern coast, just north of Ljugarn, you'll find the Folhammar sea stack field. The drive from Vidhave takes about 40 minutes, but both the sea stacks and the surroundings make it totally worth the trip. Here, you can almost see how the formations are still being created, with some sea stacks standing comfortably away from the eroding water, and others still emerging right at the waterline.
Around the field, there are more walking paths, and even a barbecue spot right among the rocks. You passed Ljugarn on your way here, and it's a charming destination worth lingering in for a bit. The lovely beaches are inviting for a swim early in the day with the sun shining over the sea, and there are plenty of options for food or a coffee break.
All the way down south on Gotland, on Hoburgen (Gotland's southern tip), you'll find Hoburgsgubben. Like many other sea stack areas, it got its name from its most famous stack and how it looks. The journey here is quite a drive. But there are so many things waiting for you to experience here!
Geologically, Hoburgen is like a mini Gotland, with tall cliffs to the west and large fields gently sloping east, ending in a lovely shoreline. Along the cliffs, you'll find amazing views, caves to explore, and, of course, the sea stacks. On the opposite side, there are meadows, beautiful coastal land, and several swimming spots to discover. Services here are a bit sparse, but since you'll pass many towns on your way to and from, you don't need to pack more than you want to.
Holmhällar, Southern Gotland
Almost at the very south of our island, you'll find Holmhällar. This is Gotland's biggest rauk field, stretching nearly a kilometer between Skvalpvik in the north and the fishing village Holm to the south. The area is a protected nature reserve, and just south of it lies the protected bird island, Heligholmen.
While you're here, you could also check out Hammarshage hällar, which is on a headland just a few hundred meters north of Holmhällar. It's a little smaller, but it's packed with cool rauk formations that are definitely worth seeing. In between these two spots, you'll find Skvalpvik beach, with its lovely sand and sheltered waters. If you're feeling adventurous, keep heading north, past both of Vändburg's harbors and their beach, and make your way to the next headland. That's where you'll find Grasård and Sallmundsudd. This area boasts beautiful beach meadows and a lovely pebble beach that's fun for everyone, big or small. And yes, more Rauks, of course!
