Region Gotland
Region Gotland, Administrative region on Gotland Island, Sweden
Description
Region Gotland is an administrative area on Gotland Island in the Baltic Sea, encompassing the main island and several smaller surrounding islands. The territory combines urban and rural characteristics with diverse landscapes of fields, coastlines, and forested areas.
History
The region came together in 1971 through the merging of many smaller local government units, streamlining administration and centralizing services. This reorganization modernized how the island was governed locally.
Culture
The territory displays numerous medieval churches scattered across its landscape, reflecting centuries of Baltic Sea trade connections and local religious traditions. These buildings shape how villages and rural areas look and feel today.
Practical
The region offers good infrastructure with bus services and local transportation to move between islands and communities. Visitors should know that services vary between urban centers and more rural areas.
Did you know?
The area has a distinctive dual role, operating simultaneously as a municipality and a county council, which makes it unique in Sweden. This combination allows integrated management of both local and regional responsibilities.
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City wall of Visby
2.9 km
Villa Villekulla
2.3 km
Gotska Sandön
100.7 km
Lummelunda cave
15.6 km
Visby Cathedral
3.1 km
Spillings Hoard
32 km
Kylver Stone
37.9 km
Hoburgsgubben
77.7 km
Tjängvide image stone
37.5 km
Ardre image stones
36.2 km
Almedalen
2.9 km
Visborg
2.3 km
Villa Muramaris
8.3 km
Roma Abbey
15.4 km
Gotland Museum
2.8 km
Ojnareskogen
49.5 km
Oljeproduktion på Gotland
43.5 km
House of Cramér
3 km
Saint Catherine in Visby
2.9 km
Hoburgen
78 km
Karlsvärd Fortress
33.4 km
Torsburgen
34.7 km
Galgenberg
4.5 km
Tängelgårda stone
34.3 km
Bulverket
24.2 kmGotland Ring
40.6 km
Gotska Sandön National Park
101.2 km
Högklint
5.4 km
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