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Gotland is a Swedish island and province in the middle of the Baltic sea . It is built up of sedimentary, calcareous rocks and therefore has a rich flora, including many species of orchids. In historical times it had a central position on significant sea routes and it was an significant economic centre during the Viking and Hanseatic times. On the other hand it had an isolated position in relation to political centres and therefore had a semi autonomous political position during medieval times. There are many big churches with impressing sculptures and paintings from early medieval times, but decline started when the Danish king conquered Gotland and looted Visby in 1361. The calcareous bedrock has created caves and other spectacular formations. Many hand mown meadows, remnants from the old cultural landscape, are preserved with a rich and colourful flora. The spectacular landscape on FAro, an island separated from the main island to the north, can be admired in some of Ingmar Bergmans films. Bergman spent his later years on this island. Gotska Sandon is found about 40 km north of Gotland . Old farmhouses built from stone can still be seen, completely different from houses in other parts of Sweden .
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This is the complete list of Gotland hostels and other types of cheap accommodation such as cheap hotels, B&B s and guest houses in Gotland, Sweden which you can book online free now with Hostel Bookers.
For more information about a single hostel, you can click the the hostel link from the list below. All hostels in Gotland are hand picked and they are proven to be backpacker friendly. Check hostel photos, read customer reviews and if you are satisfied, you can book you dorm bed or private room from our site for free. |