Historic site
Battle of Visby
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The Battle of Visby site marks the location of a decisive conflict on July 27, 1361, when Danish forces under King Valdemar Atterdag crushed an army of Gotlandic farmers outside the city walls. The site features a large stone cross erected to remember the fallen, along with mass graves that were excavated in the early 20th century, revealing thousands of skeletons with battle wounds. Visitors can view the graves and a small museum display nearby, which includes armor and weapons found at the site. The atmosphere is solemn, offering a tangible connection to this bloody chapter in Nordic history.
Don't miss
- See the stone cross monument erected in memory of the fallen Gotlandic farmers
- View the excavated mass graves and skeletal remains that tell the story of the battle's brutality
- Examine artifacts like medieval armor and weapons displayed at the adjacent museum
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Battle of Visby
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inVis Military Tour5★ · 64 travelers2–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$70 per personSee dates →
Best full dayViking History and Swedish Countryside Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala4.4★ · 167 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$255 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Medieval Walking Tour in Visby Cathedral & Gardens5★ · 12 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$649 per personSee dates →More attractions in Visby