AfarAug 17, 2026This Dreamy Swedish Island Has Perfected the Art of SummerWith farm stays, flea markets, and pristine nature reserves, a road trip around Gotland offers the ideal sunny escape.9 things in this storyHolmhällar nature reserveTrailTrek up grass-covered cliffs to gaze at the seaElsewhereVilla VillekullaAttractionVisby, SwedenShe lives there with her horse, Lilla Gubben, and monkey, Mr.Lilla BjersRestaurantVisby, SwedenOrganic farm with enticingly ripe vegetablesSibbjänsHotelBurgsvik, SwedenBoutique inn, restaurant, and farmListe GårdHotelLärbro, SwedenFormer farmhouse dating to the 18th centuryKrakas KrogRestaurantLärbro, SwedenTiny restaurant serving spectacular dishesLångmyre vineyardSightLärbro, SwedenVineyard producing crisp wineGalleri GrönwallMuseumLärbro, SwedenArtist Sebastian Grönwall's studioHotel HelgeandHotelVisby, SwedenRead the full piece at Afar →