Gotska Sandön National Park
Gotska Sandön
A sand-dune island national park in the middle of the Baltic, with pristine pine forest, shifting dunes and beaches all the way around.
Gotska Sandön lies in the middle of the Baltic, about 40 km north of Fårö. It is a Swedish national park made up of dunes and ancient pine forest, with roughly 30 km of uninhabited beach encircling the island. You may spot grey seals, as well as unique beetles and orchids. In summer, passenger boats depart from Fårösund, and the crossing takes about 2 hours. You can visit on a day trip with a few hours on the island, or stay in a cabin or camp. Boats run infrequently and are heavily affected by weather, so book ahead. There are no shops on the island, so bring your own food.
Opening hours
Boat schedule Jun–Aug
Nearby sights
- Langhammars, Fårö
- Sudersand
- Digerhuvud Raukar, Fårö
- Bergman Center
- Bunge Museum
- Furillen
- Jungfrun, Lickershamn
- Lummelunda Cave