Summer on Gotland

This Japanese dinner-club concept started in Stockholm and in July 2021 they opened a sister restaurant on Hästgatan in Visby. There are three floors with a restaurant, nightclub and lounge, as well as a roof terrace at the top of the building.

This popular Chinese restaurant also has a Stockholm branch. In addition to gastronomic small dishes inspired by Sichuan cuisine, Surfers is also well known for their fruity, generous cocktails. A visit to Surfers can easily become a major night out. Don't forget to book a table in good time if you want to eat here.

Vår Fru is run by actress Lia Boysen and the founder of Fotografiska, Per Broman, who have converted an old framing workshop into a charming restaurant and bar. The menu includes everything from organic sourdough waffles, both sweet and savoury, to cocktails and natural wines. You can also eat in the beautiful old orangery in the garden.

This cosy crêperie, housed in the distinctive Strykjärnshuset building among Visby's narrow alleyways, serves sweet crêpes and substantial savoury galettes. Toppings are creative and in the summer months you can enjoy your meal al fresco.

In the mood for a glass of wine? Head to Stora torget and this reliable wine bar. Combine a glass of wine with French food and desserts, either indoors or outside on the sunny outdoor dining area.

Bakfickan has been on Stora torget since the Nineties and they're seafood pros. Come by to eat classics such as Toast Skagen, fried herring, fish soup and smoked prawns - or to buy delicacies over the counter to take home with you.

A charming little garden full of flowers and masses of homemade cakes and pastries make Gula Huset a favourite coffee stop among Gotlanders and summer guests alike. Try their saffron pancake with salmberry jam, a Gotlandic specialty.

During the summer months Kallis, or Kallbadhuset to give it its official name, draws in thousands of fun-seekers with its events, parties and concerts. The major party week on Gotland is in Week 29 (also known as Stockholm Week) and Kallis beach club is the place to be.

If you want to enjoy a whole day at the beach, head to Tofta Beach House, a short drive from Visby on Gotland's west coast. This beach restaurant looks out over the sea, serving up magical sunsets and an international vibe. Take a seat in the dining room or relax on a sun lounger on the terrace and order in both food and drinks as you admire the views over the water.

You'll find this certified organic farm with a restaurant and shop seven kilometres south of Visby. They make food from their own produce and organic meat from other local farms on the island. The year-round farmshop sells freshly harvested vegetables, crafts, deli produce and much more.

Right out at the most southerly tip of the island, this restaurant, bar and café boasts panoramic views over the sea and large alfresco dining areas. Majstre is open for both lunch and dinner and serves everything from classic dishes and cocktails to buns, ice cream and sandwiches.

This much-lauded restaurant is housed in a charming yellow wooden villa in Ronehamn in southeast Gotland. Foodies make the detour here to enjoy excellent cooking based on produce grown in their own vegetable garden. If you want to stay the night, Gula Hönan ("The Yellow Hen") also has a cosy b&b.

Fancy a beer and a homemade burger? Head along to Kapten Grogg, Gula Hönan's popular sister restaurant in Ronehamn harbour. The walls are covered with the family's vinyl collection and there are live music performances and quizzes during the summer months.

This friendly beach café in Ljugarn serves international dishes and homemade cakes. Cool off with a glass of rosé, eat ice cream and play minigolf or beach volleyball. Regular live music and DJ sets.

Bruna Dörren is a laid-back summer hangout by the beach with a surfy, rustic vibe. Cool off with ice cream, have something to eat from their potato-based menu and sample the wide selection of beers and rum-based drinks. There are games like ping pong and live music and evenings often end with dancing under the stars.

If you're in the mood for streetfood and live music, head to Lilla Trägårn in Ljugarn. The little garden outside the old post office building serves up hamburgers and tacos, with popular artists performing live on the stage. Lilla Trägårn started out as a food truck, and the place still has this laid-back feel.

Grå Gåsen in Burgsvik is housed in a charming villa which feels like a private home. Stop by for a coffee, cocktail, or something to eat, or stay the night in one of their individually-decorated rooms. Don't miss the barn restaurant, open during the summer months.

In Kräklingbo, deep in the countryside, you'll find the award-winning Krakas Krog, which focuses on small-scale production, sustainability and good animal welfare. Innovative cooking combines with a passion for wine. Why not stay on after dinner and check in to one of the rooms above the restaurant?

Fish fanatics will adore Katthammarsviks Rökeri, beautifully situated on the waterfront and run by the same family for three generations. Eat classic fish dishes or put together a platter with various seafood delicacies. You can also buy smoked and fresh seafood to take home with you in the shop.

Bungenäs matsal is next to a former limestone quarry in northeast Gotland and the restaurant is housed in what used to be a workers' canteen from the Forties. Eat and drink in unique surroundings. You can't drive in the area so walk or borrow one of the bikes from the car park.

Graute Gård sheep farm is beautifully situated in peaceful surroundings in northern Gotland. Buy meat and handmade lambskin products in the shop, or just stop by for a fika in the farm café, which serves coffee and homemade cakes and pastries. If you're lucky there may even be some cute kittens to cuddle in the garden.

If you're in the mood for Mexican streetfood, head to this popular restaurant in little Gothem, owned by a couple with Swedish and southern California Mexican roots. They serve tacos, burritos and other authentic dishes, as well as kick-ass Margaritas.

Fabrique's Gotlandic sister bakery is open during the summer months in a former smithy in northeast Gotland. Drop by to buy stone oven-baked bread, have a coffee in the garden or eat pizza - in the evenings the bakery becomes a wood-fired pizzeria.

Take a break from sea swimming and restaurants for a while and head up to this flooded limestone quarry in northern Gotland, also known as the Blue Lagoon. Swim in beautful, azure-blue water and jump from the cliffs. It's extremely popular in high season so make sure you get there early.

Ferries to Gotland go between Nynäshamn and Visby and take around three hours. Prices vary depending on the kind of ticket and time of day.

There are flights to Visby from both Arlanda and Bromma airports, taking around 40 minutes.