For the little ones

Gotland has won many awards in recent years, mainly because it’s such a great place for holidays with children. It’s particularly attractive for families with very young children. You’re never far from a safe beach, and there’s an enormous range of activities for both children and parents.

An obvious stop on the round tour of Gotland is Kneippbyn, possibly Gotland’s best-known tourist attraction. Kneippbyn is situated a few kilometres south of Visby, right on the coast, and is both an action-packed theme park and a water park. But perhaps the most important thing of all is to drop in on Pippi Longstocking at her house, Villa Villekulla.

And, talking of Pippi, why not follow in her footsteps? What exactly is a spunk? And can you really walk on a wobbly line? Go on the Pippi Trail and join her fun adventures! The walk starts at the Tourist Information Office on Gotland in July.

How about spending the day as a princess? Or as one of the Knights of Botulf? At Kapitelhusgården you can go to the Knights’ and Princesses’ School and try sewing in leather, making coins or learning to be a blacksmith – just like in the Middle Ages.

A slightly more peaceful activity is to chuff around on the small trains in Visby. Go on a guided tour with the family. The trains run from the harbour or from Östercentrum several times a day in the summer.

Lummelundagrottan is a cave, and is one Gotland’s most popular attractions. The large cave can be a bit spooky, so young children have their own cave to visit, Knattegrottan. Borrow a helmet and torch and explore the cave yourself and see its exciting fossils and small creatures.