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Tofta Church

Tofta Church, Gnisvärd

 Sjalen Says:  One of Gotland's many old churches, this is not by any means the nicest or most interesting, but still merits a stop if you are interested in history and architecture. To me, it looks a bit like the church in German Boppard but with a single spire. Not surprising on this... 

Gnisvärd ship setting

Gnisvärd ship setting, Gnisvärd

 Sjalen Says:  Gotland's largest ship setting (47 metres long) was one of the main reasons for us to turn off the main path and follow the Gotland cycle trail down to the sea. You find it along the northern road to the village so it is impossible to miss. Built during the Bronze Age, that... 

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Gnisvärds Cafe o Pub: Seaside local

Gnisvärds Cafe o Pub: Seaside local, Gnisvärd

 Sjalen Says:  Down by the sea in Gnisvärd is this converted barn which now holds the local cafe and pub run by a friendly family from Östergötland on the mainland (and therefore probably open summertime only). On a good day you can sit in the garden and watch the sunset. You can also look... 

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Swimming

Swimming, Gnisvärd

 Sjalen Says:  Tofta is one of Gotland's most famous beaches and its campsite (see link below) is always full of caravans to testify to this. I found I had expected more since it has such a reputation, but don't let that stop you from coming here to swim, especially with children. I just... 

Surfing

Surfing, Gnisvärd

 Sjalen Says:  Tofta beach can get quite windy and is one of the better beaches for surfing and other beach activities. 

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 Tofta beach can get quite windy and is one of the better beaches for surfing and other beach activities. 

 

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Tofta area

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 Tofta is a famous beach and holiday area some 20 kilometres south of Visby on the toad to Klintehamn. Just north of Tofta itself you will find the little fishing village of Gnisvärd. At first I... 

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