The 20 most common questions about
Gotland
The 20 most asked questions about Gotland that a
guide gets from Swedish and tourists from abroad.
- What is Gotland’s length?
170 km (app. 106.25 miles) in length.
- What is Gotland’s width?
50 km (app. 31.25 miles) in length.
- What is Gotland’s population?
Barely 58 000 residents.
- How many live in Visby?
About 22 000 residents.
- What are the main occupations?
Tourism, farming, public businesses.
- How many visitors does Gotland receive per year?
About 650 000 per year.
- How may one reach Gotland?
By plane or by boat.
- How often does the ferry go to Fårö?
Every half hour during the winter (with some intervals).
Every quarter hour during the tourist season.
- When did Gotland University College become
independent?
The first of July 1998.
- How many full time scholars attend Gotland
University College?
Approximately 1 100, but during the next three years the attendance will be increased to 2
000.
- What curriculum does Gotland University College
have to offer?
IT/Economy line, Ecology line, Teaching, the Arts, Engineering, plus a wide range of
courses such as Archaeology, Ethnology, Culture geography, History, and many more.
- How long is the town-wall surrounding Visby?
3,4 km (about 2,1 miles).
- How old is the Visby town-wall?
The wall was started about 1250, so that makes it around 700 yrs. old.
- How many middle age churches (still active) exist
on Gotland?
A total of 92 churches.
- How many church ruins still exist in Visby?
The count is 15. We know that many more existed, but have not been located as yet.
- What is a rauk?
A rauk is lime stone that has been eroded by water and wind to its present form.
- How many principalities make up Gotland?
There is only one: The Principality of Gotland.
- When did the Principality of Gotland came to be?
The first of January 1971.
- Did the Vikings have horns on their helmets?
No.
- What is the age limit to the discos in Visby?
It varies, usually it’s 21 for the girls and 23 for boys.
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