Furillen, Former industrial peninsula in northeastern Gotland, Sweden.
Description
Furillen is a former industrial peninsula in northeastern Gotland covering roughly 4 square kilometers, featuring limestone quarries, pine forests, wetlands, and Baltic Sea coastline. The site today is shaped by structures from its extraction era and connects different landscape types across its terrain.
History
A German company began limestone extraction in 1908 and operated the industry for decades on this peninsula. After production ceased in the 1970s, Swedish military forces converted the site into a restricted compound.
Culture
The former limestone factory buildings now house a minimalist hotel and restaurant complex, managed by photographer Johan Hellström since 2000. This creative transformation attracts visitors interested in art and design within an industrial landscape.
Practical
The site is accessible from the fishing village of Lergrav via a road connection across a bridge and narrow isthmus. Visitors should be prepared for uneven terrain, changing weather conditions, and limited facilities outside the hotel complex.
Did you know?
The northern section contains a nature reserve of about 1.3 square kilometers where greylag geese, common shelducks, and northern lapwings nest among treeless meadows. This secluded wetland area offers bird sightings and contrasts sharply with the industrialized southern side.
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